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There have been several methods developed for the removal of unwanted hair over the decades. Temporary methods will either pull the hair out, or hide it from view. Permanent methods require professionals to use mediums such as electricity or energy to destroy the hair follicle. Cost, time, and possible risks are crucial factors in choosing the right procedure for you.

Lasting from one day to several weeks, these methods are widely available and are generally less expensive. Techniques such as waxing, sugaring, and plucking have some pain caused by pulling the hair out at the root. By dissolving it or cutting it off, shaving and depilatory creams only affect the hair above the skin’s surface. Bleaching creams are generally best for women looking to eliminate facial hair. These kits remove the color from the hair so that it is difficult to see.

Laser hair removal is effective on almost all areas of the body; however, each treatment can be expensive and involve a certain amount of pain and discomfort. Because pale colors reflect light and dark pigments absorb light, lasers are able to burn the hair follicle without affecting the surrounding skin. A black pigmented solution, applied to the area before treatment, increases the amount of light absorbed by the follicle. The light creates a heat that burns the follicle and prevents the hair from growing back.

Cosmetic laser hair removal is not recommended for everyone. Because the laser works on color, this method works best on someone with fair skin and dark hair. People with dark skin will require the use of a specialized long pulse laser that eliminates the hair rather than the follicle itself. Money and time can also be a requirement for laser removal because more than one session is often needed to produce the desired results. Side effects vary from irritation to scarring and bruising. Infection is also a possible risk with laser hair removal as well as changes in the skin’s pigment.

Electrolysis uses electricity, hair by hair, to prevent unwanted hair growth. Available to almost everyone, this method is most effective and economical on smaller areas such as eyebrows and underarms. The professional, referred to as an electrologist, uses a needle to focus energy into the hair follicle. The energy, either a low level of electricity, radio waves or a combination of the two, destroys the root of the hair. The dead hair is then plucked out leaving skin smooth. Electrolysis has some disadvantages that need to be considered before treatment. Because it is performed one hair at a time, there is often a large amount of time and cost involved. It is also possible for the electrologist to miss the hair follicle itself causing sores, scars and a risk of infection.

Each hair removal technique, whether permanent or temporary, has its own set of risks and benefits. The amount of time and money involved can also determine the method you choose. Whether you decide on a permanent method performed in a professional setting or a temporary fix done in your bathroom, you too can enjoy smooth, hairless skin.

Susie Brown owns an online Beauty Supply Store, where you can find all your Favorite Brands of Beauty Products.

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Coloring your hair can give your self esteem a lift and help you to feel more confident. The last few years have seen advances in hair color kits that can be used at home safely, with good results. But how do you know when you can color at home, and when it is best to go to the salon?

Here is a short guide to when you should visit the salon, and when you can color at home.

Color at home if:

Your roots need touching up.

It will take around 4 weeks after coloring your hair, for your roots to begin to show through. If you are visiting the salon each time you need them to be touched up, then it can prove expensive. There are many root touch up kits on the market today that can be used at home with good results. They are not intended for a full head color, but are adequate for covering up root growth in the most obvious areas, for example, around your crown and along your parting.

You are still experimenting with color.

If you are still experimenting with color on your hair then it is wise to use one of the many semi-permanent hair coloring kits that are on the market. These can either be the ‘wash in, wash out’ variety, or they may last for up to 6 shampoos or so. These are a good way of experimenting with color, without the expense of the salon, or making a commitment to a permanent color change.

You are hair color savvy.

There are many different coloring kits on the market today, and they are easy to use and can give great results. If you know what you are doing, and what color you want, then using these kits can cut the cost of a trip to a hair salon considerably, leaving you money to spend on a good cut to compliment the color.

Go to the salon if:

You want highlights.

Highlights can be difficult to do at home. Even if you have someone to help you, it can be hard to get the same results as at a salon. If you want two or more colors on your hair, then it is safest to go to a salon and have them put in professionally. Your hairdresser can blend them in, and advise on what colors would work well together.

You want a complete change of color.

If you want something completely different to your usually color, then it is essential that you go to the salon. Your hairdresser can advise you on what colors will suit your skin tone. They will also advise you of how light or dark you can safety go in one step.

You already have gray hair.

If you already have a high percentage of gray hair, then a salon can advise you on what products can give true coverage, and what colors to use. For example, most reds that are sold in home coloring kits are unsuitable for hair with a high percentage of grays. As you age, your skin tone changes, so it may be a case that you need to go a little lighter than your ‘natural’ hair color.

When coloring at home, (and when visiting the salon) always take the recommended safety precautions, such as testing the product on your skin 48 hours beforehand.

Susie Brown owns an online Beauty Supply Store, where you can find all your Favorite Brands of Beauty Products.

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