Hair Removal Options for Women

Unwanted body hair is the bane of the fairer gender. Hailed as a sign of health and vitality in a male, this masculine trait that you do not want to see on your own body (as a female).

Body hair removal works differently for different people, depending on each person's body makeup. For those blessed with the absence of the hairy gene, you can probably get away with not shaving at all. However, if you happen to fall on the unfortunate side of the gene pool, then you would want to consider these body hair removal options.

You can decide between getting the short-term solution or a long-term solution to your hairy problem. The short-term solution would be to shave regularly. While tedious and messy, it is relatively painless (as compared to waxing) and cheap. For those of you who can't afford professional treatment for your body hair problem, then shaving can help. However, select the areas you shave carefully. While you can shave your armpits with impunity, be careful of the more sensitive areas.

If you can get away with not shaving that ever-slight hair on your face, try not to. Shaving would cause the hair to turn from fine to thick stubble, which infinitely complicates your body hair problem. Instead, wait for more permanent solutions, or simply don't shave your facial hair at all (that is, if you can live with it).

The more permanent methods of removal are waxing, using hair removal cream, or lasering the hairs off.

Waxing is one of the more common removal methods, because it lasts and it is affordable. Available at beauty and hair salons, spas, and even having their own boutiques, waxing involves the painful process of literally tearing the follicles off your body. Waxing can also be done at home, through purchasing waxing kits that are widely available.

Hair removal creams are also available as a painless way of removing unwanted body hair. Find the cream that works for your body makeup, and stick with it. The downside to hair removal creams is that they are messy to apply, does not work for all hairs, and may give off a bad smell. Moreover, some people are allergic to these creams. It is best to check with your physician before using the product.

The last method is removal of hairs via laser. Laser removal is by far the safest, most effective and long lasting method of hair removal. However, that effectiveness comes with a price tag of at least $500 per treatment. Only rich girls need apply.

Most would stick with shaving, considering that it is safe and reliable as a hair removal method. However, if your body hair becomes a problem to you, you might want to seek the advice of a family doctor for further treatment.

By Saurabh Kouvaritakis