Body hair is the terminal hair on the human body developed during and after puberty. Body hair is different from head hair and less visible vellus hair.
Body hair never used to be a problem until razors were invented. Nowadays, body hair is a big issue and a sensitive one too.
Some Body Hair facts
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Body Hair is completely natural. It grows on the body as a means of protection and insulation.
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There is no hygienic or medical reason to remove body hair.
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There is no relationship between bald men and virility. It's a hair myth.
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Removal of body hair is big business. Women are estimated to spend up to 20 million pounds a year on depilatory creams.
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Across the world 66% of women feel the need to deal with their body hair.
Hair Removal
Whatever you believe about your body hair, try not to let it grow into a problem. If you are not bothered by body hair then leave it alone. If however it makes you miserable and you want to whip it off, here are the options available:
Shaving
You can remove your body hair by shaving. Shaving works on your legs and underarms. It is not advisable for female facial use, as it blunts the hair tips and makes regrowth appear thicker.
Bleaching
Upper lip hair and facial hair can be lightened by using special products available in market or by receiving professional treatment from a salon.
Electrolysis
Electrolysis is done by mild electric current which destroys the hair root. Electrolysis is permanent but costly and very time consuming.
Plucking
Single hair are pull out from the root. It is a painful process which is mainly used for eyebrows.
Waxing
Waxing is a process in which wax congeals around the hair so that it can be pulled out in batches. Waxing is a painful but very effective hair removal process; although after six weeks you will feel the need to repeat the process.
Depilatory creams
Depilatory creams are specially formulated to dissolve hair. This process is for temporary hair removal and can be expensive too. Also before using make sure you don’t have any allergic reactions to the chemicals.
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