Excessive Body Hair - by Editor

If you have excessive hair all over your body, you may need to combine various methods of hair removal. Here are some practical solutions.

'What is a full body wax'. I seem to have a lot of hair in various places, and I don't think that waxing would be efficient. I was considering laser hair removal but it is very costly, and I don't even think that would be efficient enough. But for now is there anything that I could do at all Please help me.. A full-body wax means just what it implies hair removal from the entire body, including the arms, underarms, back, chest (if required), stomach, genital region and legs.

Here's what you can do:

Stick with waxing your arms, underarms and legs regularly. You could go in for a bikini wax once a month if you can take the pain, or you can shave your genital region once a week, after making sure the hair has been softened with soap for at least five minutes before shaving. Follow up with moisturiser. Laser hair removal is indeed very costly, but there is really no other method of permanent hair removal. You could also consider electrolysis, but laser is a newer and superior method, and you could consider going in for this for small areas at a time, over a span of a few years. Hairy sideburns/forehead for example can be removed by laser therapy while you can thread your upper lip, chin and eyebrows.

Face

An interesting product is out in the markets in America, called Hair Off. This is a facial buffer-like hair remover. It is a three-inch tool that performs in the same manner as a pumice stone. You attach a fine sandpaper-like paper on the surface and gently scrub dry, hairy facial skin with it. The hair comes off along with any dead skin. Also, in-growths are not formed and your skin feels smooth. It costs approximately 5 dollars (less than Rs. 250) at CVS, and paper refills are also available definitely a good option for removal of facial hair. Bleaching is always a preferable option to waxing facial hair, but if you have a lot of facial hair and are dark skinned, the hair will show nevertheless, and it is best to get the hair off by laser therapy or by trying Hair Off. Don't use hair removal creams on the face.

Stomach, Chest and Back

For hair on your stomach and back, use a hair removal lotion if you ever need to wear clothing that reveals these areas. These area is normally mostly covered, so only every once in a while, like if you are going for a beach holiday or wearing a sari, you can consider using hair removal lotion. Remember that hair removal lotions are not always suitable for regular use, and should preferably be used only occasionally. On a regular basis apply a besan, haldi and curd mixture to your stomach and back (if hairy) and scrub off with your hands when the mixture dries on your skin. You may need someone to help you with your back. Remove hair from your nipples by cutting it off. You can also use Face Off on your nipples. Make sure you are gentle.

Pumice Stone

Use a pumice stone on your legs everyday. This not only helps reduce hair growth over a period of time but also helps prevent in-growths caused by waxing. When using a pumice stone remember to scrub your skin with gentle motions, after applying soap and water. Scrubbing your skin too hard will cause bruising. Using a pumice stone as a method for hair removal as opposed to using it for combating in-growths is most effective when used on areas that you do not wax or shave. So you scrub your stomach with a pumice stone gently everyday, and over a period of time the hair-growth will diminish.