Laser, IPL, Waxing: what are the differences?

Laser, IPL and waxing are the top three hair removal methods. Before choosing the right method for you, you needed to know the differences of those three methods. 

Laser hair removal and IPL hair removal

Laser and IPL are similar in work principle. However, you have to the details about them since they are different for different cases.

People often mistake the laser and IPL. IPL is short for Intense Pulsed Light. Both of them use the light based technology and deliver long term result. The differences between them are significant. The works principle is similar but not same. Laser uses the ling with one specific wavelength to treat one skin problem. IPL is different since it uses many types of light with different wavelength. IPLcan treat many different skin problems. The laser can treat one target skin area selectively and its light energy is high. So it is effective in treating a specific skin tissue. Laser can always treat the tattoos which has difficult pigmented conditions.

IpLis different since IPL uses may different of lights with different wavelength. It can be used to treat many skin conditions. IPL just filter some of the light and many light would treat on the area. Not the hair removal function is provided, IPL can also provides skin rejuvenation function.

As to the hair removal, if your hair is very thick and coarse, laser can deliver the better result based its function. High energy peak can be reached to get rid of coarse hair and break the hair follicle. If you have thin hair, both laser and IPL can be used to remove your hair. However, the expert need to adjust the settings for you.

Waxing hair removal

Hair removal waxing is different from laser and IPL. Both laser and IPL use the advanced machines or equipment to get rid of hair. Waxing just uses the pulling off principle. The wax is stick enough to grab the hair off from the root of hair follicle. Waxing can not deliver permanent hair reduction result such as laser and IPL. As to the permanent hair removal, neither laser nor IPL can deliver guaranteed permanent hair removal result. Both of them are not approved by FDA as a permanent hair removal method.Based on the report,they can only deliver permanent hair reduction result.

Compared with laser and IPL, waxing is simple and can only deliver a temporary hair removal result. However, it features for its easy to use. For example, you can choose waxing at home anytime. You just need to prepare a pack of hair removal wax strips for your hairy area. Also just some wax strips paper, wax warmer, wooden sticks; you can achieve the smooth skin within several minutes.With waxing method,your hair can not be removed permanently but your hair would grow thinner and thinner if your wax the area repeatedly. The points shown above are the differences of those three methods. Just choose the right one for your condition.

Top hair removal methods

There are so many products and methods available in the market, so it is not easy to find the best method for you. Some people says shaving is good, while other says that depilatories smells bad and leave messy. Some women who is happy with hand shaving result are not satisfied with the electric shaver. Actually different methods can deliver different result and experience. So you might choose the best that suited you best.

If you have been used to hand shaving with blade, but now you want to try the electric razor or shaver, it should take some time for you to get used to it. Both women and men choose this method since it is the easiest way. It can be used everywhere. With electric razor or shave, you do not need to do any preparation in advance .You do not apply any lotion or powder to prepare your skin for the hair removal. Electric shaver or razor would not shave as close as razor and you it also would cause your skin cuts and nicks.

A depilatory is another method that many people choose. This method is especially suitable for the people whose pain threshold is very low. If you cannot bear any pain, you can choose this method. Depilatory cream does not deliver any pain during the application. You just need to apply them onto the skin area, after several minutes, just wipe it off and your hair would come off with it. Your hair is dissolved through the chemical ingredients.

Epilators are also electric devices that can pluck the hair. However, the epilators deliver the same pain as waxing since it also pull the hair off from the root of hair follicle. You should not use this product to remove all the hair in your body. You should use it for arm and leg hair removal.

Waxing is also liked by many people. Waxing method is a little more complicated than electric shaver, epilators, and depilatory cream; however it should be taken as one of the best hair removal methods. Hair removal result can last up four to six weeks. Just apply a thin layer of wax. If it your first waxing experience, you may not get the best result since waxing needs some small techniques. For example, the wax temperature should be a little above the body temperature. When apply the wax or wax strips on to the skin, you need to apply it in the direction of hair growth, when pull it off, your tearing direction must be the opposite direction of hair growth. ,if you do not like the time consuming hot waxing method, you can choose the cold hair removal wax strips kit which is ready to use and delivers the same result with hot waxing method. You can buy the body waxing kit from the supermarket, drug store easily.

Chest hair removal methods for men

Nowadays, chest hair removal has become a fashion, more and more choose get rid of their thick, excess chest hair. Chest hair is not so common among the men in the east, for example the Chinese, Japanese etc. It is very common among the men in Middle East, European and American countries. You can check the famous film star Brad Pitt, Arnold Schwarzenegger. Both of them have nice muscle and smooth chest .It is reported that the strong muscle with smooth skin is attractive to the female. Also, the models always show you a nice chest without a hair. Chest hair removal is popular among men since not only men like it, but also the girls like it. Let’s list of effective chest hair removal methods for you guys.

Waxing your chest

Waxing is chosen as the No.1 chest hair removal method. Waxing can be available in the salon and home. We know that chest hair is a large area hair removal. The plucking method should never use, of course no one choose this method. Waxing are suitable to remove large area of hair in one go. It is a fast and cost effective method. Generally chest waxing use the hot waxing method. Apply a thin layer of wax onto your chest, and then apply the hair removal wax strip paper onto the wax. Tearing the strips off with a quick when the wax hardens. Waxing may be painful especially when it is your first waxing experience. You chest skin may become red after waxing, however, it should disappear after several hours. 

In the next four to six weeks, you would have a nice and smooth chest. You need to do it again then. However another benefit of waxing is your chest would grow thinner and thinner as waxing experience increases. If you have never chest waxing experience, you can choose to do it at waxing salon. You can check the best result they can achieve and if it is suitable for you. In addition, you can learn some tips and notes from them. If you think waxing is a good method, you can choose to do it at home. What you need to do is just buy the hair removal waxing kit.

Laser treatment for chest hair removal
Laser is another good method for chest hair removal. You need to choose this method based on your time and budget. Several months and several thousand dollars are necessary for the whole treatment sessions. However, permanent hair reduction result can be achieved through the laser treatment.
Shave your chest hair with razor It is the third option. Shaving is common and good method for mustache and beard. It can also be applied in chest hair removal. When shaving, you have to pay great care to avoid the cuts and nicks. You have to choose the razor with high quality. Shaving would make your chest hair grow stronger than before and it is time consuming.

How to get rid of unwanted underarm hair for women

For women, the underarm hair would be visible when they wear the clothes without sleeves. However, no women want to show her underarm hair to the public since it is never related to the beauty. So the underarm hair is classified as unwanted hair in women’s eyes. Actually, not only for women, some men also need to eliminate their underarm hair such as the models, body builders, gymnast, swimmers etc. 

What is the best method to remove the underarm hair? We would like to show your several methods available in the market and you can choose the right for you. There should no definitely best method for you and you have to choose it based on your circumstances and your budget.

Shaving should not be the only option

For most people, shaving is the most common method since it is easy to perform. You can do it when you are taking a shower, just pick up a shaving blade to shave it quickly just like men shaving their beard.This method are cheap and convenient. However, shaving underarm hair must be done regularly since shaving would strength the hair growth and your hair would grow back within several days. When shaving becomes too often, it should never be classified as the best method since it makes you annoying.

Electrolysis can be the option

Compared with any temporary hair removal methods, electrolysis can achieve the purpose of permanent hair removal result. However, the underarm hair does not like arm hair since it is very coarse, it is would be very difficult to eliminate it forever and you have to prepare at least four thousand dollars for the whole process .In addition, it would deliver pain. Before you choosing this method, you need to consider your money and time.

Waxing may be the option

Waxing is another temporary hair removal method. However, it is different from shaving and plucking. Wax your underarm hair would be felt some pain. You do not wax it daily or every two or three days since the wax can keep your hair free for several weeks. There is another great advantage of waxing over shaving. Your hair would grow thinner and thinner after repeated waxing. The hair follicle can also be damaged by the waxing. Underarm waxing does not like bikini waxing since your hand can reach and do it by your own. You can buy the ready to use underarm wax strips for hair removal.

Laser can also be the option

Just like the electrolysis, laser can also be a option for underarm hair removal, however you should take the money and time into your account. There is other option such as plucking, depilatory cream, however, those methods the last to choose. You can choose the method from waxing, shaving, laser, electrolysis.

Facial hair removal solutions

Facial hair removal is a great concern for many women. Shaving can cause your unwanted facial hair grow back thick and the face appearance is worse than before. Shaving can only cut your hair from the middle of hair and the new hair grows quickly. So you should never shave your face. The unwanted hair in the face would affect the beauty image and confidence greatly. For the facial hair removal, you can choose the professional beauty salon and home methods.


Never be embarrassed with treatment

Firstly you have to keep in mind that never be embarrassed about the unwanted facial hair. Actually, there are many young who have this problem.

Methods done at professional beauty salon

If you do not have any experience, you should go to the beauty salon firstly. In the beauty salon, you have many options available. If you have time and money, laser or IpL treatments are recommended.

In addition, you can choose the waxing salon for your facial hair removal. The beauticians would choose the right waxing products based on your hair type and condition.

Home use method

Laser/IPl treatment

If you want to do it at your home, also there are many options available for you. If it difficult for you to achieve the permanent hair removal result since it can only be achieved with the laser/IPL, electrolysis. All those treatments should be done in the beauty salon since they require professional laser/IPl machine. All the machines which can deliver safety and high quality services would be at least twenty thousand dollars. We do not think that several hundred dollars machine can remove your facial permanently. For most people, permanent hair removal result is really hard to get.

Waxing treatment

For the waxing method, it is the best option for the home use method. The home use waxing kit is a good option. You can use the hot wax to remove your facial hair. However, waxing skill is needed for this method. If you do not have the waxing experience, you need to consult the waxing expert or ask others to do it for you. There is burn potential for the hot waxing, so the young should do it with the help of adult. Usually, the hot waxing kit comes with the nonwoven fabrics and pot wax, wax heater. Also you can heat the wax in the microwave.

If you want to use another easy and convenient method, you can choose the cold wax strips. For example, the facial hair removal wax strips can be chosen. Since this kind of cold waxing kit does not many waxing accessories. The heating can be done with your hands between them. Just rub it for several minutes. For any waxing method, tearing the strips with quick motion is the key to reduce the waxing pain.