Hair Removal Product Reviews 

There exists many unwanted hair removal methods in the market. First, there's laser hair removal, then there's sugaring hair removal, threading hair removal method, waxing hair removal, and many more. Which one is best? That is what this hair removal product review aims to do - take a good look at the popular methods and list its pros and cons to help you make informed decisions as to the one which suits your needs best. 

Hair Removal Product Reviews : Laser Hair Removal

Laser hair removal is considered by most as the most efficient and effective method of permanent hair removal. This treatment method involves using laser pulses with a specific level of light energy that can be absorbed only by the melanin (skin pigment) surrounding the hair bulb. The resulting spike in temperature weakens the hair bulb and effectively destroys the growth cells. Laser hair removal is ideal for anyone who wants to get rid of unwanted hair permanently and are prepared to pay for it. It's important to note that laser does not work on light hair and very fine and vellus hair. Electrolysis is the only solution for these type of hair.

Pros: Large areas, such as legs, can be treated relatively quickly. Advances in technology mean all skin tones, areas and hair colours and types can be treated. You don't have to have a regrowth to be treated, so you can shave between treatment. It's relatively painless and the final results is permanent. Under the hands of an expert, there's very low risk of scarring or skin burns.
Cons: Cost and time. Cost per session can run from tens of dollars to hundreds of dollars depending on the area of the body to be treated. Usually, an average of 6-9 sessions will be necessary, meaning total costs can run into a couple of thousand bucks. You usually have to leave about eight weeks between each session, so it may take up to a year or so to experience permanent hair removal.

Hair Removal Reviews : Electrolysis

Electrolysis is a hair removal system in which a fine needle is inserted into each individual hair follicle, then a low-level electric current is run down the needle to `kill' the hair follicle. The hair has to be at the right stage of growth for this to work, which means the therapist may have to go over the same area a few times before permenant hair removal takes place. Its ideal for small areas such as the chin or bikini line.

Pros: Hair removal is permanent. Although the process is more lengthy than laser removal - because the therapist works follicle by follicle - you can have a treatment once or twice a week.
Cons: Depending on the area to be treated, it can be time-consuming (because the therapist works follicle by follicle) and expensive. Not suitable for people who dreads needles. In general, you need to have more treatment than when using the laser method. You need to make sure that the therapist is very experienced because treatment can be a bit painful, and pitting or tiny scars can appear if the needle is poorly handled.

Hair Removal Review : Waxing and Sugaring 

Warm waxing, hot waxing and sugaring work the same way: firstly a sticky substance is applied to the skin, and then pulled off rapidly to pluck hairs out of its roots. With warm waxing, a thin layer of wax is applied and then removed with cotton strips. With hot wax, a thicker layer of hot wax is used, which peels off in a strip by itself. Sugaring uses a sticky syrup which is a mixture of lemon juice, sugar and water that is heated and subsequently turns into a ball-like shape. It is rolled over the skin in a ball or applied like warm wax and removed with cotton strips. The result lasts approximately five to six weeks. Warm wax and sugaring are best for larger areas like legs. Hot wax is best on coarser hair and for small, tricky areas like eyebrows.

Pros: Waxing and sugaring give a temporary result - four to six weeks. Regrown hair is fine and diminishes with each treatment. Waxing is also fairly cheap. If you want to do it yourself, there are many DIY kits sold in the market.
Cons: You need to wait till the hairs grow to approximately 1/2 cm before it can be waxed away again. This treatment method can painful, particularly the first few times. Doing it yourself at home can be quite messy. 

Hair Removal Reviews : THREADING

This is a highly skilled method of removing hair. It is considered an ancient technique of hair removal and is popular in Arabic countries. This method is one where each hair is manually and individually removed by a tightened thread. It is mainly used for the eyebrows and facial hair.

Pros: It is an inexpensive way to remove unwanted hair and results last about a week. It also boast the added benefit of causing the causing the regrown hair to become thinner over time.
Cons: Threading can lead to pain, scarring and ingrown hair.

Hair Removal Review : Depilatory cream

Depilatory creams contain alkaline chemicals which dissolve hair protein, thus causing it to break in half. Depilatory products come in gel, cream and roll-on forms. It is not suitable for women with lots of body hair, especially coarse body hair. It should also not be used on eyebrows, pubic area or broken or sensitive skin.

Pros: It is a cheap option when compared to other hair removal methods.
Cons: Can be messy and might cause ingrown hair or leave sensitive skins dry, itchy or stinging. Results only last a few days.

Hair Removal Reviews : Epilating devices 

Epilating devices yank out the hairs at the root, hence giving long-lasting results. These electrical devices function by gripping and pulling out several hairs at a time with the tweezing action of a rotating head which can be battery operated or connected to the mains. However, it is painful, though this lessens over time, and coarse hair is prone to break rather than coming out cleanly. You will get the same amount of hair free days as with waxing and also, every time you use it, you get more hair free days than the previous time. To alleviate the pain level, some people take a pain killer 15 mins before using a epilator and they also use talc powder (baby powder) on the area. This helps the epilator grip the hair better, they claim. Epilators can be used to remove hair from the legs, arms, underarms and bikini line. Newer ones have specialised adaptors to suit hair removal from different body   parts.

Pros: Involves only a one-time investment of a few hundred bucks which can last a few years! Epilating is a fast process, particularly if you do it regularly without letting the hair grow too much. Result is silky, smooth, hairless skin lasting for 3-4 weeks. Also, the regrowth is said to be finer, softer and sparser with time as hair is pulled straight from the roots. An epilator can be used to remove very short and fine hair, even less than a millimetre in length.

Cons:  Some people may experience a little skin redness after epilating; however, it subsides in a few hours. Can be painful. May cause ingrown hairs.

Hair Removal Review : Shaving

Shaving involves using a razor and normally, a moisturizing shaving cream/foam. It is a cheap, quick and most common way for hair removal. However, women should never use a razor on their face.

Pros: Task can be completed quickly, and is painless, cheap and fast. 
Cons: May result in thicker re-grow hair. Hair removal is not permanent, meaning maintenance is required every one to two days. If not careful, shaving may cause stubble, cuts, ingrown hair or skin irritation.

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