Choosing what to do about unwanted hair can be quite a decision to make. Shaving's a hassle — don't you just want something more permanent? Charm looked at the most popular methods of hair removal to help you narrow your options.
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Wax your worries away with an at-home waxing kit or visit a local salon.
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Electrolysis could be your answer to your unwanted hair woes.
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If you decide to pluck your brows, a good pair of tweezers costs $5-$15.
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Pluck
If you're wanting to sculpt and shape your eyebrows, plucking is the way to go. It's almost effortless because the hair is coarse and easy to grasp with tweezers, plus the area is so small it shouldn't take too long. The best thing about plucking is it's free, except for the cost of a good pair of tweezers, which should only set you back $5 - $15 at area beauty supply stores.
Get a grip
Waxing is one method that can be done either at home or in the salon by a professional. The whole process is relatively quick, pain is momentary and hair won't grow back for two to three weeks! Local salons charge $10 - $20 for facial waxing and $25 - $80 for anywhere else on your body. You can opt to do it yourself with an at-home kit, but read the directions carefully and get ready to get messy! Good, effective waxing kits can start at about $20.
Creamy
Looking for a painless alternative? Try a depilatory cream for a quick fix. These creams contain chemicals that dissolve hair above the skin's surface leaving you super smooth — but don't expect that hair to be gone for long. It's a very temporary solution, lasting only several days. Test a small amount of the cream on your arm ahead of time to check for any allergic reactions you may have. Depilatory cream is available for around $7 - $20 at local drugstores.
It's shocking
Another solution for removing unwanted hair is electrolysis. This involves a very thin, metal probe sliding into a single hair follicle, and an electrical current damaging the root ... permanently! That's right, if done by a well-trained technician those pesky hairs will never return; however, this procedure can be painful and time consuming. If the area you're considering is very thick, be ready to practice your patience. Charm found local hourly packages start at $50. Keep in mind that you may need more than one treatment.
Get zapped
An intense, pulsating beam of light targets the hair follicles, killing the roots where hair growth originates. Whole parts of the body can be treated at once, so it's a much faster process than electrolysis and the pain is minimal. Most people need two to six sessions of treatment, so be prepared to open your pocketbooks — local packages start around $50. Before scheduling an appointment, consult your doctor to determine if this procedure is right for you.
