Common Questions About Home Hair Removal

Laser & Pulsed Light Hair Removal Question

Q: I’ve been a shaver for years. Are there really better ways to get rid of leg or armpit hair?
A: While shaving can provide a very short-term way to remove hair on your legs, arms, armpits, or elsewhere, many people get tired of the skin irritation as well as the minor nicks and cuts. In addition, many women find that hair that is shaved grows back thicker and more coarse. It is proven that shaving stimulates hair growth in the follicle, and that is not good when what you want is the exact opposite. So the answer is yes! There are better ways to remove unwanted hair. Consider hair removal creams, electric epilators from Braun, or laser and light pulse units for much better results.

Q: Will hair removal creams harm my skin?
In most instances the answer is no. On this site we only provide reviews of hair removal creams that are proven to be safe as well as effective. We cannot speak for other products which may use ingredients that are harsh and damaging to the skin. The active ingredients in hair removal creams from Revitol and Dermology are very mild acids that weaken hair by partially dissolving it. Most users find that they experience very little discomfort if any at all. Dermology and Revitol both include in their products a variety of moisturizers and replenishers that leave the skin in much better condition than before starting use.

Q: How much do the various home hair removal remedies cost?
A: Costs vary quite a bit. If you read our individual product reviews you will get specific costs on the products we have studied and recommend. In general, here is what you can expect to pay.
Electric Epilators: These handy home-use tools cost between $119 and $199.
Hair Removal Creams: While price varies, most will cost between $29 and $49 per month.
Laser or Light Pulse Therapy: When you consider the exorbitant cost of receiving this kind of therapy in a clinic you will understand what a great value home laser or light pulse devices can be. Simply make sure that the product you choose is approved by the FDA and certified as safe by Underwriters Laboratories (the UL symbol). If this is the home hair removal therapy that works the best for you then you’ll be happy to know you can purchase effective units from Tria or Silk’n SensEpil that start at under $500.

Q: What is sugaring? Should I consider using this method?
A: Sugaring is similar in its effects to waxing. A solution of water, sugar and lemon juice is prepared and brought to a boil for dissolution. When the paste cools enough not to burn skin it is spread on the area where unwanted hair grows. Cotton cloth is pressed into the paste and the whole thing in allowed to cool. When cool the cloth and paste are stripped away and the hair comes with it. Those who use sugaring report fair results. Problems including burns, significant pain and the fact that many of the hairs start to grow again and become ingrown or even infected. For these reasons most dermatologists do not recommend sugaring to remove hair.

Q: My skin is very sensitive and I have a low pain threshold. What is the best hair removal product for me?
A: Your circumstances reflect at least a third of the population of those looking for an effective way to remove unwanted body hair. Skin is one of the most sensitive parts of the body. Removing hair can be uncomfortable for all of us. The options that will provide the least discomfort are hair removal creams. They offer good short-to-medium length hair removal solutions and cause the least pain or irritation.

Q: Do Electric Epilators cause hair to grow back thicker?
A: Thankfully the answer is NO! Shaving stimulates follicle activity, producing thick and coarse hair. Removing the hair by the roots actually creates an environment in which the hair follicle makes weak, thin hair if it produces hair at all. The hair that does grow back will be noticeably finer and easier to remove.

Q: What is Threading? Is it effective?
A: Threading is an ancient form of hair removal that has been practiced for centuries in the near East. Cotton twists are entwined with the hair which is then pulled out by the follicle. It can be time consuming so it is usually employed only in small areas like eyebrows or facial hair. Skilled practitioners can remove even fine hairs but finding the right materials and learning to do it at home can be very difficult. For most people that practice home hair removal threading is not a good option.

Q: Will Electric Epilators damage my skin?
A: Generally, no. Most of the many thousands of women who use electric epilators report no damage to their skin at all. If any noticeable effect is found it may be in small red dots where the hair was removed. These little marks last for 3-10 hours and then disappear. The electric epilators we tested are from Braun, specifically the Xpressive Wet and Dry Body System and the Braun Silk-epil Xpressive Epilator. Both of these products are gentle on the skin and produce very little or no irritation.

Q: What should I expect from a home hair removal laser?
A: If you use a top quality home laser product like the Tria Laser Hair Removal System you can expect outstanding results. Hair will be removed and destroyed down to a depth of 2-3 mm, enough to eradicate many individual hairs permanently. That’s a great word when it comes to removing unsightly body hair! Laser devices will also inhibit the growth of tougher hair that grows from a deeper point in the skin, and it weakens it so it will be easier to remove in the future. Home Light Pulse devices like the highly respected Silk’n SensEpil offer very similar results for about the same price.

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