Monday, September 14, 2009

Bikini Line Hair Removal


There are various methods of hair removal such as waxing, shaving, plucking, tweezing, electrolysis, and laser treatments, depending on individuals' skin tones and resistance power. Bikini line hair removal is vital for hygiene purposes and many women undergo the procedure at least once a month.

Shaving is a more convenient and less painful method for removing hair from the pubic areas. It is cheap, affordable and can be carried out in the privacy of the individuals' homes. Women, who choose to shave, must make sure they select a safety razor that is designed specially for removing bikini line hair. There are many electronic razors available in the market that are safe, hassle free, but are more expensive. However fast, shaving can sometimes prove to be a problem, as the pubic hair grows fast and needs to be removed more frequently. Women opting for shaving must know the side effects of it, which include skin irritation, razor bumps, rough growth, itching, and ingrowths.

Bikini Waxing is a long-term solution for removing hair as the hair is pulled out from the roots, which slows down the growth rate. It can be done on a monthly basis. Since bikini waxing is painful, women are hesitant to use this as an option to remove pubic hair. For such hesitant customers, the laser hair removal or hair removing lotions and creams prove to be useful. Although the creams and lotions are inexpensive, the laser treatment can cost a fortune, since it mostly provides with permanent hair removal solutions.

Depilatory lotions or creams take less than ten minutes for removing bikini line hair. It is advisable to avoid using depilatory lotions on the pubic area as they may cause skin rashes and itching. Hence, women use them along the bikini line only. It is better to try the product on particular part of the skin and keep it under observation for 24 hours before applying them on the bikini line, as the chemicals may not suit all skin types and can cause skin burns or allergic reactions.