For Women Only: Best Choices for Hair Removal

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For Women Only Best Choices for Hair Removal
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Tweezing How it works You pull out individual
hairs by the root with tweezers. Best for Small
areas of the face How long it lasts 3-8
weeks Tips Clean tweezers with rubbing alcohol
before and after each use to lower your chance of
infection. Possible side effects If the hair
breaks off, it could grow back under the skin,
causing an ingrown hair.
Shaving How it works Using a razor or electric
shaver, you cut the hair very close to the skin.
"There's a popular myth that shaving causes hair
to grow back coarser," says dermatologist David
Pariser, MD. "But that's not true. An unshaved
hair has a tip that is tapered and soft. When you
shave it, you shave off the soft tip, so it feels
coarser." Tips If you use disposable razors or
blades, wet your skin and use soap or shaving
cream. Shave in the direction the hair grows.
Replace your razor often -- you can cut yourself
with a dull one. Best for It works anywhere. How
long it lasts 1-3 days Possible side
effects Ingrown hairs, especially in the bikini
area
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Waxing How it works A cosmetologist spreads
sticky wax on your skin, then covers it with
cloth strips. When the wax dries, the strips are
quickly pulled off, taking the hair with them.
Some types of wax can be pulled off without cloth
strips. Best for Anywhere on the body, including
the face, underarms, legs, and bikini area How
long it lasts 3-6 weeks Possible side
effects Redness and bumps. You could also get an
infection around the hair follicles. The more
often you wax, the less likely you are to have an
infection. Tips Hair has to be at least 1/4 inch
long for the wax to grab it. So let your hair
grow for a few weeks before waxing.
Laser/Pulsed Light How it works A technician
destroys the roots with strong beams of light. 
"Laser hair removal really is the most effective
way to have long-term hair reduction," says
dermatologist Cameron Rokhsar, MD. "It's as
permanent as it gets." Best for Laser and IPL
(intense pulsed light) work anywhere on the body.
It's best for women with dark hair and light
skin. It won't work on white hair and doesn't
work well on blond hair either. How long it
lasts It may take between 6-12 treatments to see
results. You may need to go back every 6-12
months for a touchup. Possible side
effects Swelling or redness. Because there's
also a chance of burning and scarring, it's best
to have laser treatments where there's a doctor
on staff, Pariser says.  
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