HairFacts | Hair Removal Information
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Trimming Trimming is a form of depilation where hair is cut above the skin’s surface. Typically, trimming does not leave hair as short as shaving. It can be accomplished with scissors or with various types of electric trimmers and other instruments. <!– –> Want to add or edit information? Send us an Email to register … Continue reading “Trimming”
Hairfacts is my main site. It’s based on verifiable hair removal facts you can go check yourself. HairTell is about consumer experiences with hair removal, which are often not possible to verify and are not scientific. Although most consumers here are honest and helpful, due to the nature of the internet, a few bad apples might be giving bogus … Continue reading “Hair removal forum”
This is background information on why pubic hair develops, part of this section on pubic hair removal. Pubic hair is hair in the frontal genital area, the crotch, and sometimes at the top of the inside of the legs; these areas form the pubic region. Although fine vellus hair is present in the area in … Continue reading “Pubic hair”
Hair removal Hair removal describes any method of removing hair, especially from the human body. Hair removal might be considered a “cosmetic” issue, but managing or removing unwanted hair can go beyond being a simple “cosmetic” problem. Many cultures have an aesthetic “ideal” amount of hair for males and females. For some of us, unwanted … Continue reading “Hair removal”
Depilation is any temporary method of hair removal that affects the part of the hair above the surface of the skin. Common methods include: Shaving (manual or electric) Trimming (manual or electric) Depilatories (creams or “shaving powders” which chemically dissolve hair) Image: Mario Antonio Pena Zapatería
Disclaimer A hair removal method which is bearable for one consumer may be unbearable for another. I make no guarantee how any method will feel for you or if it will feel better or worse for you than another method. For details, see my Hair removal pain management intro page. Waxing This can feel like getting … Continue reading “Hair removal methods: how much does each one hurt?”
Hair removal might be considered a “cosmetic” issue, but managing or removing unwanted hair can go beyond being a simple “cosmetic” problem. Many cultures have an aesthetic “ideal” amount of hair for males and females. For some of us, unwanted hair that exceeds this arbitrary standard can cause real or perceived problems with social acceptance. The information … Continue reading “Methods”
Temporary hair removal can be achieved through depilation (removing part of the hair above the skin’s surface) or epilation (removing the entire hair). For many consumers, temporary methods at regular intervals are acceptable. Right now my focus is on devices claiming permanence, but I’ll be discussing temporary methods in the future. Depilation lasting several hours … Continue reading “Temporary hair removal methods”
I’ve divided this laser facial hair removal information for men and women, since the issues are a little different, but this first section is true for everyone. Laser can be a great option if you have light colored skin and dark hair. Laser can also make the hairs finer and lighter in color after a … Continue reading “Laser facial hair removal”
