Hair Removal For Genitals - The Good, The Bad And The Ugly
by Natalie Williams


Genital hair removal for men includes the removal of hair from the penis and scrotum. For women, this refers to the removal of hair from the clitoral hood, labia minora and labia majora. The process of removing genital hair requires sensitive care because the genital area has an uneven surface and thinner skin. Hence, some of the normal hair removal methods you use on your pubic area may not be very advisable for removing genital hair.

How To Remove Genital Hair Safely

When it comes to removing genital hair, it is important that your chosen method is both safe and gentle enough for the delicate skin of your genitals. The most common way of removing hair on the genitals is by shaving with the existing razors you possess because it is cost effective, quick, and easy. However, the use of normal razors may lead to bumps and nicks on the genitals causing pain, infections and itchiness. Razor blades and depilatory creams that were not designed for contact with the genitals are ill-suited for genital hair removal. If you are willing to shell out a bit more cash, you might want to check out getting safer alternatives like laser genital hair removal, plucking with tweezers, waxing and pubic shavers.

Genital Waxing

Waxing the genitals for women should not be a problem as waxing works relatively fine on the female genitalia. Men do not have it the easy way with waxing because most waxing professionals are unwilling to wax scrotums. The problem with the scrotum is that the skin there is too loose. During the pulling off of the wax, the skin on the scrotum tends to stretch excessively, which creates a lot of pain. Hair on the scrotum is usually thicker, which makes it even harder to remove with waxing.

To further complicate things for men, most waxing professionals are women. While some men certainly do not mind a woman handling their privy parts, others may not like the idea of having a man doing the job and some men want no one to touch them. If you prefer to wax your genitals yourself, you could purchase a home waxing kit. The main benefit of waxing is it removes the hair from the root, which lasts from 3 to 8 weeks before growing back. The hair growth process can be slowed down with special hair inhibitors to extend the effectiveness of waxing. The pain factor is what stops most people from waxing but if you think you can handle it, then go for it!

Laser Genital Hair Removal

This is most likely the best permanent genital hair removal method out there but it can be very costly. It can take between 4 to 8 laser hair removal sessions, each of which will cost $150 or more. Besides, you will have to be willing to "bare all" in front of a stranger for quite some time.

Genital Hair Removers

If you prefer to remove genital hair by shaving, the best solution is an electric pubic shaver, which will rule out the risk of cutting yourself and the other downsides associated with shaving with a razor. These pubic shavers usually look like small men's beard shavers with a rotary foil at the top. You will be required to trim the hair you want to shave till it is very short in length to enable these pubic shavers to do their job. Due to the fact that shaving does not eliminate hair from the root, you may experience ingrown hairs when they start to grow out if you do not apply special after-shave creams to prevent the new hair from growing sideways. Lastly, shaving requires a lot of maintenance because hair grows back in just a couple of days.

Are There Any Genital Hair Removal Depilatory Creams In Existence?

Even though there are hair removal creams for the face, legs and pubic area, there aren't any hair removal creams (as far as I know) that claim to be mild enough for the genitalia.

Conclusion

I tried to cover the various options of removing genital hair as completely and truthfully as I could. As you can see, there is no defectless solution to remove genital hair. You will need to thoughtfully decide which procedure suits you best based on your budget, time constraints and personal preferences.


About the Author
Natalie recommends the Body Bare pubic shaver for genital shaving and the GiGi waxing kits to wax your genitals at home. HairRemovalHaven.com

Laser Hair Removal For Back Hair: Counting The Cost
by Mike Jones


Laser hair removal for back hair provides a permanent solution for what many men find an embarrassing problem.

Considering the other options of shaving, waxing or sugaring, laser hair removal obviously has one main advantage. Once the procedure has completed after a few months, the problem is solved once and for all. The one disadvantage is the cost.

Compared with electrolysis, the other permanent hair removal method, laser hair removal for back hair can be considerably cheaper however.

Laser Versus Electrolysis

Electrolysis treats each hair follicle individually whereas laser hair removal treats a whole area at a time covering hundreds of hair follicles. Depending on the density and volume of hair, laser hair removal for back hair can be completed in 1 to 3 hours.

Whereas electrolysis may cost in the region of $5,000 to $12,000 (around 100 hours of treatment at rates ranging from $50 - $120 per hour depending on state and practitioner), laser hair removal for back hair can cost between $2,500 - $4,000 (between 5 to 8 treatments may be necessary at rates in the region of $500 per treatment).

A qualified practitioner will take careful note of how a patient responds to the treatment and whether there are serious adverse skin reactions. Each treatment of pulsed light will destroy hairs in the growth stage.

After a period of four to six weeks another treatment will be necessary to catch the next batch of hairs in the growth stage known as the anagen stage. Finally, no more hair will grow, apart from perhaps a few stray hairs which may need attention at a future date.

Qualified Practitioners

While laser hair removal is a very common cosmetic procedure nowadays, it pays to do thorough homework before deciding on a practitioner.

The American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) has a list of members for each state who can be checked on their web site at asds.net. Additionally, you can check for board certified physicians on abms.org.

Make sure you have a thorough consultation before agreeing to a course of treatment. You will want to ask questions regarding the qualifications of the physician who will carry out the procedure and his staff of technicians.

Pain or discomfort will of course vary from person to person. For some it may feel like a sting on the skin, for others a stronger sensation like a pinch of the skin. A qualified practitioner should discuss with you potential health risks such as blistering or scarring. While these are rare occurrences you will feel a lot more confident if the practitioner discusses his methods for handling any complications.

Many laser hair removal clinics offer to test an area first to see how responsive a candidate may be before proceeding with a full treatment.

In Conclusion

So if you are concerned about excessive back hair and find shaving, waxing, and sugaring tiresome and laborious, you may wish to consider laser hair removal for back hair and obtain a permanent solution.

Once you calculate how much the other hair removal methods are costing you in time, money, and inconvenience spread over many years, the relatively high cost of laser hair removal for back hair may not seem so prohibitive after all!


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Hair Removal Choices: Pluck, Wax Or Zap?
by Ruth Campbell

Everyone wants to look attractive and sophisticated. One step many of us take is we try to get rid of unwanted hair from our body, as they look unsightly. But often we are not sure how to do it. However, there are many ways of hair removal such as plucking, waxing, and zapping. These are some of the easiest methods for getting rid of excessive and unwanted hair.

Each method temporarily removes unwanted hair. Many opt for these treatments as they are the economically wise choice when compared to permanent methods such as laser treatment or electrolysis. These methods are mildly painful, but are easy to perform.

Generally people with excess hair shave, pluck, or wax them. Plucking is one of the cheapest methods for hair removal. It is safe and simple to use but is painful and takes a lot of time. This method can either be done manually or make use of modern technology such as mechanical plucking devices with rotating springs. Generally tweezing instrument is used for plucking which pulls out the hair follicles. It is mainly for facial areas such as eyebrows and chin. The advantage of this method is that it requires minimal time. It is done by professionals who pluck the eyebrow hair and provides shape to your eyebrows but can also be done in the comfort of home. The negative aspect of this method is that it can cause redness or irritation. It may also cause pimples in and around the area that has been plucked.

Waxing is another technique used to get rid of unwanted hair. It can be done at home easily. It is a safe, economical, and easy method for removing hair. When waxing, a thin layer of warm wax is applied on the skin that is to be waxed. Then the wax is pulled off with the help of a paper or cloth strip. The wax pulls out the hair along with it. The results last for several weeks.

There are some side effects of waxing. It may lead to follicultis or inflammation of the hair follicle. It may also lead to skin damage or skin irritation. Other side effects include stinging sensation and soreness. The advantage of waxing is that it makes your skin look smooth instantly and provides you with long lasting results. It is most effective on larger areas like legs, abdomen and arms.

So apart from the permanent methods available, which are very costly, these temporary methods can also be employed to get rid of unwanted hair. They are easy and inexpensive as compared to the permanent methods of hair removal.

About the Author
Ruth Campbell owns and operates http://www.safe-hair-removal.com Safe Hair Removal