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At Home Hair Removal - What Are Your Options?

At home hair removal is a popular option for those who may feel intimidated by clinics and salons. An added bonus is the convenience of treating unwanted hair whenever time is available and in the privacy of your own home.

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There's no shortage of hair removal products and treatments that can be done at home. Instead of spending a small fortune, only to see ineffective results, check out the advantages and disadvantages of each method.

Hair Removal Method	Cost	Pain	Duration	Possible Skin Injury	Other
Shaving	Minimal	Minimal	Quick	Nicks & cuts	Hard to reach some areas
Plucking	Minimal	Somewhat	Tedious	Swollen follicles & infection	Hard to reach some areas
Epilating	Minimal	Somewhat	Tedious	Swollen follicles & infection	Hard to reach some areas
Hair Removal Creams	Minimal	Minimal	Quick	Irritation & allergic reaction	Harsh Chemicals
Waxing	Minimal	Extreme Pain	Medium	Swollen follicles & tender skin	Hard to reach some areas
Electrolysis	High	Extreme Pain	Tedious	Swollen follicles & burns	Hard to reach some areas
Laser Hair Removal	High	High	Tedious	Stinging, blisters, burns	Most devices can't be used on the face

Getting rid of unwanted hair is very personal for both men and women. The most important things in finding an effective method that you can do on your own are:

The unwanted hair is removed for a long enough duration.
The method isn't too painful or damaging to the skin.
It isn't too offensive to your nose or hurtful to your eyes.
Requires minimal assistance from another person.

Before selecting a home hair removal method, make sure to talk to a doctor, dermatologist and an experienced clinician who can assess your hair and skin type and give professional advice. It's good to get an outside opinion to avoid unnecessary injury and expense.

Tips for Hair Removal at Home

Shaving - If your hair is too coarse, shaving is not for you.
Waxing - Body hair needs to be at least a quarter inch long for waxing to be most effective... so if you're unwilling to let it grow that long, then waxing may not be the best option for you.
Plucking or tweezing - Can only be done on accessible body parts.
Epilating (wet or dry) - You need a high threshold for pain.
Hair removal creams - If you have sensitive skin, you may need to find a soap that doesn't leave a residue which may react with skin that has been freshly treated with a hair removal cream.
Electrolysis - These expensive systems are easy to use but it's hard to self-inflict pain.
Laser Hair Removal - The Tria and other laser hair removal devices are effective if your skin tone is within its working range.

At home hair removal is the best way to gain the freedom and convenience of ridding yourself of unwanted body and facial hair. Get some expert advice first then decide on a method that will hopefully be effective for you and will work within your budget.

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This website offers tips on hair removal treatment options for both men and women. Learn about the various alternatives for removing unwanted body hair so that you can decide which option you might want to try.