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The Pros and Cons of Different Hair Removal Options

17 January, 2021 - 12:47pm by - First Lady | 9 Comments

Article by BR Tabatha

With so many choices in life it can be hard to make a decision.  This is where the handy pros and cons list never fails.  (Unless your name is Ross Geller). 

We're looking at different hair removal options this week at Beauty Review so we thought we'd give you the pros and cons of the more popular at-home hair removal methods - Shaving, Waxing, Epilating and Depilatory Creams.

Pros Cons
Shaving - Best for legs and underarms

Quick and easy.

Readily available from your supermarket.

You can borrow your hubbie's razor in an emergency.

It's painless.

It actually helps exfoliate dry skin.

Shaving creams can help moisturise your skin, keeping it smooth.

 

 

 

Ingrown Hairs.

The results will only last a day or so before your skin feels stubbly.

Can cause razor burn if you don't use a good shaving cream or gel.

You can cut yourself - scabs do not a smooth leg make.

Over time it's an expensive method, with the ongoing cost of replacing blades and shaving creams/gels.

You need to be in the bath or shower really, or at least have warm water available.

Shaving is the most time consuming at-home hair removal method, with the average shaver spending 5min a day shaving (2.5 hours a month)

Waxing - Best for legs, bikini area, upper lip, underarms and eyebrows
 Waxing results can last 3-4 weeks

Hair grows back finer.

After a period of years hair growth becomes sparse.

There's a choice of kits, from roll on waxes, wax strips and microwavable wax.

Waxing is quite a time efficient hair removal method with the average waxer spending an hour a month waxing.

Ingrown Hairs.

Pain - depending on your individual pain threshold it can be quite painful.

Waxing isn't suitable for sensitive skin.

Waxing can bruise and tear skin if improper technique is used.

Waxing can be very messy.

At-home waxing generally requires a 2mm growth of hair.

Epilating - Best for legs, underarms, arms, bikini area and face

Results can last 3-5 weeks.

Hair grows back finer.

After a period of years hair growth becomes sparser.

Hair only needs to be 0.5mm to be epilated.

There are no chemicals/products used so it's great for sensitive skin.

Epilators can be used on most areas of hair growth.

There is no mess nor need for rinsing.

After the initial expense there are no ongoing costs.

Epilating is considered the fastest hair removal method with the average woman spending 40 minutes a month epilating.

 

Ingrown Hairs.

Pain - depending on your individual pain threshold it can be quite painful.

The intitial outlay can be quite pricey.

You'll need to be near a power point or keep it charged up.

Depilatory Cream - Best for upper lip, underarms and bikini area

Pain free.

Very affordable.

A great method for beginners in hair removal.

It removes hair just below the surface, so can boast longer results than shaving.

 

 

It can be messy.

Generally depilatory creams have an unpleasant smell.

You'll need to leave the cream on for around 10 minutes to see results.

Sensitive skin may be easily irritated by the cream.

The results do not last more than a few days.

Will need rinsing off.

 

So there's our Pros and Cons list for the four main at-home hair removal methods.  Which do you use most often and why?  Are you tempted to switch or are you happy with the status quo?

Get chatting below!

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25th January, 2021

I have converted to getting lazer on underarm and bikini area, so worth the money!!

I shave my legs but the results never last long and can leave my skin a bit worse for wear. I really want to give the epilator a go

23rd January, 2021

I shave underarm and legs whilst my conditioner is on, takes about 2 mins every day. I use an electric veet razor for the lady garden as I have very sensitive skin that usually bleeds when I get a wax and the beauticians always say how sorry they are - totally not their fault and also totally embarrassing every time. I am so keen to try waxing my legs but I can never get past 2/3 days growing the hair as it drives me nuts!! What’s the best reusable strip version of wax, as I’d prefer that over disposable razors??

22nd January, 2021

Yep still using my brain IPL like Maree and love it!

18th January, 2021

I'm still using my wonderful Braun IPL I got to trial from BR. I love it. I couldn't be without it now. It's been a boon for lip and chin hair as well as everywhere body related.

18th January, 2021

It would be great to hear about other methods of hair removal that are more permanent too.

18th January, 2021

I use an IPL on some areas but have to shave my legs as they are covered in tattoos so I can't IPL there.

18th January, 2021

I tried to get into epilating but it just seemed like a great way to torture myself. I mostly shave but have been waxing a bit and getting the hang of it and starting to prefer doing that myself and saving a few hefty bucks

18th January, 2021

For my legs it’s normally shaving . But recently I tried In shower hair removal cream and it’s wonderful. For my face I do a complete wax at the salon . Lady garden is shaving . I don’t have the courage to wax there lol

17th January, 2021

I must say I'm a traditional shaving type gal. I hate waxing. I do however use soap so I should start buying a shaving gel

MareeB
18th January, 2021

Yes, I'd love a permanent solution to 'down there'. IPL has little effect and such regular shaving is a nuisance.

Macs
19th January, 2021

I can’t count on my fingers how many times I’ve cut myself down there. There must be another way for us . Hopefully someone thinks of something.

MareeB
18th January, 2021

Does it fade them Lisa?

Lisa-Lou
19th January, 2021

Apparently if it hits the dark pigment it will cause it to burn and scab. Thankfully I've never got close enough lol but sounds horrific.

MareeB
22nd January, 2021

Eeee that sounds horrible. Definitely worth avoiding!

Helibabi
22nd January, 2021

Me too love it!!

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