Perfectly smooth skin free from hairs is what every girl dreams of. The desire to get rid of the hated excess vegetation has given rise to many methods of hair removal. Traditionally, depilation and epilation are distinguished. Find out what their fundamental difference is, which methods are considered the most effective and why. In the article, we will also share the secrets of smoothness, reviews of techniques and a homemade recipe for removing unwanted hair permanently at home.

Big difference: depilation or epilation ?

Despite the fact that the concepts of "depilation" and "epilation" have long been regulated, many still make mistakes in terminology.

The confusion is not accidental. The fact is that before depilation was understood as the removal of unwanted hair by their superficial removal, but for epilation they took the removal from the root. After the appearance of a mass of newfangled techniques, amendments were made. Now, hair removal includes only those methods after which the hair follicle is seriously damaged (electrolysis, photoepilation, laser hair removal, etc.), therefore, all the rest are depilation effects. Even if the epilator pulls out hairs along with the bulb, in fact, this is still depilation, since the damage done does not affect the slowdown in hair growth or its cessation.

However, online reviews differ on this. Someone claims that after waxing, shugaring or epilator, the hairs become thinner and lighter. Some even assure that the number of vegetation has noticeably decreased after such interventions. But there is also a part of those who have tried it, who note only the declared result in 3-4 weeks. Thus, the main thing is confirmed - individuality is above all. In each specific case, the effect may be different, so the principle of treating everyone with the same brush is not appropriate here.

Overview of methods of struggle to remove unwanted hair

Our time is characterized by the cult of a smooth face and body, first of all, this applies to women. While they grow eyelashes and grow hair on their heads, all other areas of vegetation are carefully exterminated. Such a service as hair removal is the prerogative of professionals. You can get electrolysis, laser hair removal, photoepilation and other similar procedures in a medical office or beauty salon.

The most common hair fight methods available at home are:

•  Tweezers;
•  epilator;
•  Razor;
•  Wax;
•  Sugar paste.

Surely, every girl is familiar with tweezers and she knows firsthand how to handle it. As a rule, tweezers are used to correct the shape of the eyebrows or extract single hairs as a clean-up after other methods.

epilator

The epilator works on the principle of tweezers. This device is a set of rotating tweezers that pull hairs from the surface of the skin at high speed. I recommend it for removing vegetation from arms or legs, that is, large areas. This method is considered extremely painful, but in fairness, we note that this is a matter of habit and time. Regularly referring to the epilator, the skin will gradually get used to it and will no longer respond so sensitively to its use. In addition, modern devices are equipped with additional options and attachments that minimize pain. Among the disadvantages of the tool: a high probability of the appearance of ingrown hairs, irritation, red dots and spots. An important condition in the process is the creation of sufficient tension and movement in the direction against hair growth. The use of an epilator to remove hair from the face is highly undesirable, nor is it recommended to use it for the bikini area and armpits. And to create a deep bikini with it is completely impossible.

Razor

without a doubt, tops the ranking of the most popular ways to deal with unwanted vegetation. The razor is by no means a man's tool. Among girls, according to statistics, every second representative of the fair sex prefers him. The razor is a universal tool, it is suitable for the armpit area, the bikini area, including the deep one, arms and legs. It is easy, quick and simple to remove hairs with it, but the result of such a procedure is transient. The very next day you will encounter such phenomena as black dots on the skin, hemp and stubble. The disadvantages of the razor also include insecurity, because the cutting object is a priori fraught with danger and the risk of cutting itself. Worse than a sharp blade can only be a dull one, which will inevitably give your skin redness, itching and burning.

Wax

in a professional environment, better known as waxing, it is equally used both in elite salons and within the walls of one's own home. It has several subspecies: hot, warm, cold and film. The cold type received the greatest love, which is nothing more than the well-known wax strips. The technique of their application is simple and clear: warm up in the palms, apply, press and sharply tear off along with the hairs. The effect in 3-4 weeks is guaranteed to you. Hot wax is dangerous with a high temperature and can lead to burns if the nuances are not observed during the procedure, so at home, even with the necessary equipment, they try not to use it. A lot of fans at warm wax. In order to bring the mass to the required temperature, a wax melter is needed. Using a spatula, the wax mixture is applied to the skin against hair growth, after which it is jerked off the surface.

The method of depilation that has displaced waxing from the pedestal is shugaring. It is he who is currently the most popular procedure. The name comes from the English word Sugar, which means sugar. Sugar is the main component of the paste, which, unlike wax, is applied in the direction of vegetation growth.

Among the advantages of shugaring :

•  Safety. The threat is fraught only with individual intolerance to the ingredients. The composition is natural, and its components along the way have a favorable peeling effect on the skin;
•  Painlessness. The mixture envelops each hair, warms the skin and pulls out vegetation with little or no pain;
•  Efficiency. In comparison with the same wax, the hairs do not break off, but are removed under a clean one. For almost a month, you can safely demonstrate the perfect smoothness of the skin;
•  Versatility. Suitable for face, arms, legs, bikini area, deep bikini, underarms, etc.
•  Cheapness. You can buy a sweet mass ready-made or cook it yourself. The cost of the components of the paste does not exceed the amount of 50 rubles.

You don't need any super skills to perform the procedure yourself. Having got the hang of depilating both legs, for example, it will take you about 10-15 minutes, and the armpits will become smooth in just 5 minutes.

Ways to remove hair permanently at home

In order to prepare sugar paste for shugaring at home, you will need sugar, citric acid, and water. You can cook the mass in two ways: on the stove or in the microwave. For those who value every minute, we will tell you a recipe using a microwave oven.

First of all, take a container suitable for heating in the microwave. Pour 4 tablespoons into it. granulated sugar, with a slide. Then enter 1 tsp. citric acid and stir. Now pour in 1.5 tbsp. water and bring to a homogeneous state.

We stir the mass in the microwave, set to maximum power (800) for 1 minute. After the specified time, we take out and mix thoroughly. Sugar and acid have dissolved, the paste has acquired a subtle golden hue so far. We send the container again for 1 minute. We take it out, notes seething and bubbles, the color has become darker. Mix and put in the microwave for 15 seconds.

At this mandatory cooking step is completed. For some this time is enough. Others will have to put the mass in the microwave a couple more times for 15 seconds. How do you know if you need it? Look at the state of the caramel. Our task is to achieve the color of refined oil. Once the mixture has found it, take it out and leave to cool. Do not be afraid that in a matter of moments its color will begin to darken. After cooling, it should be a cognac shade.

After an hour or two, you can start the procedure. If the consistency of the mass is like liquid honey, then using a spatula, which in its absence can replace a blunt butter knife, apply the mass in the direction of hair growth. You can remove the layer with your hands, or you can stick fabric or paper strips on top, as you see fit.

If the pasta has been allowed to sit long enough after cooking, it will harden. It is necessary to pick out part of the mass with a spoon, roll up the ball and knead to the state of plasticine. Then spread it on the skin. In both cases, the mass is removed with a sharp movement in the direction against hair growth.

Which way is the best, there is no single answer. This is influenced by simplicity, cost, pain and other factors. Choose the one that will be the most comfortable and optimal for you. We wish you the cherished smoothness!

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