How to Remove Unwanted Hair

Treat yourself to one of these treatments, listed in order of effectiveness.

Threading: The beautician spent two strands of cotton on the skin, trapping in the middle the hair. Then quickly remove the wires, tearing the hair at the root. Lasts for weeks, but the hair reappears after 2-4 weeks. Suitable for almost all, if you do not mind the pain of the tear. Lasts as long as waxing, but acts only on the hair, so the skin recovers before. It's quick and clean, very good for treating specific areas. May cause redness or swelling for a few hours.

Waxing: warm or cold wax is spread on the skin and then pulled off, sometimes with strips of cloth. Lasts for weeks, but the hair reappears after 2-4 weeks. Suitable for all and in all areas. Leaves skin smooth, it is faster and more effective than home. It's painful and can refer only after the hair grew back at least 5 mm. For one or two days, the skin remains more sensitive to the sun.


Sugar Waxing: A warm cream made ​​with sugar is applied to the skin and then pulled off, removing the hair. Lasts for weeks, but the hair again after 2-4 weeks. Suitable for all areas of the body. Sugar only sticks to the hair, causing minor irritation of waxing normal housewife. Apply a gel with aloe and witch hazel to reduce redness. It's painful and hair length 5 mm before you can use it again.

Homemade Waxing: The wax is applied in strips and then pulled off, removing the hair from the bulb. Exists in strips ready and wax to be heated in the microwave or on the stove to melt, to be applied with strips of fabric. Lasts for weeks, but the hair again after 2-4 weeks. Suitable for legs, bikini line, arms and underarms. Tend to support the skin area that you're depilating and to reduce pain. Lasts a long time, the regrowth is softer because the hair retains its pointed end. Exfoliates the skin, leaving it smoother. It's painful and can get dirty, you can also redo only when the hair is long (5 mm after about six weeks).

Electric Epilator: The epilator seem razors with several rotating tweezers, and tear the hair from the root when you switch the head on the skin. Lasts for weeks, but the hair can reappear after 2-4 weeks. Suitable for legs, underarms and bikini line. Sachets of chamomile cold and wet, or ice cubes, soothe the skin after hair removal. Lasts a long time and regrowth is soft. After the initial fee epilator, turns out to be cheap. It's painful, and regrowth must be at least 5 mm before using it again.


Hair Removal Cream: It is left on for 5-10 minutes to remove the hair, then should be rinsed away. Follow the directions on the timing of application on the packaging. Lasts three to five days, depending on the speed of hair growth. Suitable for all areas of the body. It's cheaper, quicker and easier. Can dirty and smells bad and nor is it suitable for sensitive skin.
WARNING: ALWAYS MAKE A TEST ON A SMALL AREA TO VERIFY THAT YOU ARE NOT ALLERGIC.

Razor: (First wet the skin for three minutes to soften the hairs). Sprinkles the skin of foam, oil, then switch the razor to trim the hair at the base. To avoid scratching the skin, pays particular attention to areas such as ankles and knees. Lasts from one to three days, depending on the hair growth. Suitable for legs, bikini line and underarms. Shaving is quick, very easy and cheap. Regrowth appears almost immediately, leaving your skin stubble. It can promote ingrown hairs.

Abrasive Disk: Some discs soft abrasive paper are passed in a circular motion on the skin, removing the hair. Work on a small area at a time and do not exert too much pressure. Lasts one to three days, depending on the speed of regrowth of the hair. Suitable for thin and light hair. Ideal for legs. Exfoliates and softens the skin while removing unwanted hair. It can make the skin sensitive and is less effective than other techniques.


There are products containing enzymes that slow down hair growth. For best results, use it immediately after shaving.
To prevent ingrown hairs gently exfoliates three times a week and make a brush daily (see my post on Brushing).

Remove Unwanted Hair

A silky and well epilated is a must of femininity. Get rid of unwanted hair can be difficult, but the effort is rewarded by a skin smooth and soft that you will be proud to show off. Address the problem could create confusion when you find yourself in front of a wide range of techniques and equipment, from the shaver in the shower to waxing esthetician, to the treatment with the laser. The key to a good result is to find the method best suited to your hair and your skin, and the firm will be easier thanks to my guide.
Remove unwanted hair is a practice surprisingly remote.
The ancient Greeks, for which the smooth skin was a symbol of civilization, shave and depilate with a kind of molasses, the Romans tore their hair, the Egyptians used razor, threading and waxing.
In 1915 Harper's Bazaar was the first magazine to show a model with the shoulders and armpits in sight: pictures threw a true fashion of hair removal.
In the thirties and forties, when the skirts began to shorten, women started to shave their legs, especially during the Second World War, when the tights were scarce.
According to research Gillette, women shave a body area nine times larger than that of men.

Personally I removed unwanted hair forever with professional treatments to the beautician. I got to practice electrocoagulation in the groin area and armpits. In each follicle is inserted a thin needle, through which passes a current which destroys the follicle inhibiting regrowth. Lasting months or years, although the hair can grow back if stimulated.
It's painful and expensive. Each hair must be treated separately - often several times - and it takes more than one sitting to successfully depilate a small area, but it is virtually permanent!
As for arms and legs I opted for a laser treatment. The laser produces a beam of light that destroys the hair bulb. Lasts months after required maintenance sessions. It works by focusing the beam on a pigment, and is therefore unsuitable for dark skin or very light in red or gray hair. It's only suitable for dark hair on fair skin. It 's expensive and can be painful. The effectiveness and long-term effects are not clearly demonstrated but is quick and remove large areas of hair.
WARNING: PLEASE CONTACT ONLY AN EXPERT.
In the next post I will speak of alternative treatments.

Soften Lips

Nothing enhances your face more than a couple of healthy and attractive lips: Learn how to moisturize and keep in shape.
The lips are not only one of the most prominent facial features, but also one of the most sensitive areas, they are made of thin leather and millions of nerve endings, do not have sebaceous glands. That's because they tend to dry out and it is essential to treat them with great care. Even some lipsticks and lip glosses can make them dry, along with environmental factors such as air conditioning and cold. It's not possible to keep them hydrated and soft. Follow these simple tips to get lips soft and smooth.
Avoid licking your lips to dry further.
Apply a drop on the finger of moisturizer for lips and cover it over the entire surface. In this way the lips will be protected and soft, when will proceed to scrub.
Take a soft toothbrush and pass it gently on the lips in a circular motion. Continue until you have removed the skin dry and cracked. Be careful not to press too.
When you're finished scrubbing, still applies moisturizer, removing the excess with a tissue. Leave to stand for five minutes before applying the lipstick. Or use a tinted moisturizer to soften with a touch of color. Do not use matte lipstick on dry lips: worsen the effect.
Apply the cream regularly, even if the lips are not dried.
Do not use exfoliating granules: they are too aggressive.

How to Choose Hair Styling Products

Mousse: Gives elasticity and volume reducing static electricity. Ensures kept constant even with a lot of movement. If you are not dried with a hair dryer, the hair may remain sticky. Ideal for thin hair and devoid of force, which require volume and support.

Volumizing Spray: Inflates hair and some formulas protect from sun damage and heat. It gives volume to the hair thin and normal. The thick hair lose definition. Ideal to add volume without weighing it down.

Serum / Balm: Spray water soluble or liquid cover and seal the hair. Detangles, smooth waves and defines curls. It can make the hair greasy and lacking in vitality. Ideal for controlling curly, frizzy or messy and reduce static electricity.

Gel: Model and makes your hair shiny. Gives shape to wet hair and tames the hair rebels. It is not very effective on fine hair or long. Ideal for taming unruly hair, short or thin, and define the short curls.


Heat Protector: Creates a protective barrier against heat around the hair. Defends hair from styling techniques that require heat. Excess product can make your hair look oily and attract dirt. Ideal whenever you use hair dryer, curling iron or plate.

Fixing Spray: Helps manage the messy hair. Its lightweight formula provides a natural look. It is not very effective on thick or curly hair. Ideal for naturally straight hair and thin.

Model Curl Cream: Moisturizes and defines curls and waves. Makes curly elastic and shiny. It only works on hair that is curly. Ideal to invigorate and shape curls.

Gelatin: Give definition and grip. Separates and defines the wet or dry hair. It can make oily hair longer. Ideal for smoothing and shaping the short hair.

Hair in Perfect Shape

A hair styling product suits the type of hair and combing can give your cut a flawless look. Can change the way in which they behave your hair and give them quality even knew. Applied to wet hair before using the hair dryer, or on dry hair before using curling irons or plates, these products can add volume, eliminate frizz, fix your curls or give gloss depending on what you want. Choosing the right product depends on the hair, the combing and the effect you want to achieve. In the next post find out which one is best suited to your needs.
Keep in mind that mousse, gel and grommets may have different seals, mild to extra strong.

These products are not only used to improve the appearance of hair, but they also work from the inside to keep them healthy and strong.
Search for special ingredients:
Amino Acids. Rehydrate the hair restoring shine to dry and damaged locks.
Vitamin E. Helps protect hair from daily aggressions from pollution, smoke and chlorine.
UV Filters. Protect from sun damage, which can age and discolor hair.
Panthenol. Also known as pro-vitamin B5 penetrates the hair, improving strength, elasticity and shine.
Wheat Germ Oil. Reduces static electricity and gives shine to dull hair.

Downwards Eyes

With their pleasant downward tilt, these eyes have a gaze full of sweetness. Are often large and rounded, as bulging eyes, give a young and innocent air.

To raise slightly the angle of the eye, apply a light eye shadow on the arch and a darker shade on the outer half of the eyelid, blending the color upwards at the outer end. Concentrate mascara on the outer edge of the upper lashes.

Heavy-lidded Eyes

This type has large eyelids that seem to fall on the eyes, giving a mysterious and sensual appearance. With all that space above the eye, is the ideal form for daring with color.

Apply the eye shadow on the upper eyelid, orbit and under the outer half of the eye, drawing a thin "V" over the outside corner. Illuminates the center of the eyelid and use mascara on the upper lashes only.