Shaving, depilatories, waxing or sugaring: Hair removal options at your disposal!
Wherever it is - on your legs, underarms, face or bikini area – hair in any of these places is never a welcome sight! Whether you’re getting ready for a tropical vacation to escape our cold winter, preparing to don your favourite summer outfit or if you just want to look your very best, there are many hair removal options open to you!
Which method should I choose?
Shaving
Pros
- A convenient, easy, painless method that takes little time and can be done almost anywhere!
Cons
- The most irritating for skin
- It needs to be done often since hair is cut at the surface of the skin, leaving the bulb intact
- Hair grows back coarser and darker and tends to get stronger over time
Tips and tricks
- Exfoliate skin before shaving
- Always shave in the direction of hair growth
- Warm the razor blade under hot water
- Use a good quality razor and cream or gel made for this purpose
- If using a reusable razor, change the blade every 8 weeks
- Electric razors are a good option
Depilatory creams
Pros
- A convenient, fast, easy and completely pain free method that removes hair effectively
- Hair is not as coarse as with shaving, but still remains relatively strong
Cons
- Hair grows back quickly, after about 3 to 5 days
Tips and tricks
- You should always test the depilatory cream on your skin before using; sensitive skin can react to the chemicals it contains.
Waxing
Pros
- This method is more gentle for skin
- The hair and bulb are removed
- Hair grows back softer and more slowly, after 3 to 4 weeks
- Hair becomes finer over time
Cons
- Requires more time and skill than shaving.
Tips and tricks
- It is preferable to exfoliate before waxing in order to avoid ingrown hairs For best results, waxing should be done when hair is at least 3 mm
Sugaring
Not quite as well known, this method involves removing hair with a completely natural paste made with sugar, honey and lemon, among others.
Pros
- A very gentle method suited to every skin type
- The paste exfoliates skin as hair is removed
- Considerably reduces amount of hair over time and makes new growth very soft
- Hair grows back only after 4 to 5 weeks
Cons
- Can lead to ingrown hairs over time
Tips and tricks
- The paste is heated, cooled to room temperature then formed into a ball, which is rolled on the area to be treated; hair is uprooted from its follicle when it sticks to the paste.
Pharmacy services
At the Uniprix Boutique Beauté, you will find all the products you need for perfect do-it-yourself hair removal!
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