Culture and Permanent Hair Removal

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Culture And Permanent Hair Removal

During the sixties and seventies many women rejected body hair removal saying it was degrading for women to have to shave their bodies to please men. This resulted in women having a choice. There are many methods for this including permanent hair removal.


There are very few countries where women in particular can go without some kind of hair removal.  Most cultures throughout history have demanded that women be without body hair.  It is regarded as feminine and attractive.  During the sixties and seventies many women rejected this standard of body hair removal, saying it was degrading for women to have to shave their bodies to please men.  This resulted in women having a choice.  There are many methods for this including permanent hair removal.

A very good reason for permanent hair removal is because other methods are so painful.  A painless but messy way is to use a specially formulated cream.  This can be done at home but because it is messy needs time.  The hair will grow back after a few days and it will have to be done again.  Many women do still resort to shaving body hair.  This does not last very long and it has been noted that the hair does seem to be coarser when it grows back.

In the Middle East there is a method called threading.  The highly skilled ‘threader’ uses a cotton thread to remove each individual hair.  She works so quickly that is painless and the hair can take weeks to grow back.  In the west we use waxing to completely remove the hair.  The hair also takes weeks to grow but this method is painful regardless of how well trained the ‘waxer’ is.  Pain is a good motivator for considering permanent hair removal.

Permanent Hair Removal Frees You

There are a number of other reasons for choosing permanent hair removal.  The most obvious is that you will never again have to go through any of the techniques mentioned.  The hair simply does not grow ever again.  In the case of facial hair this can be a real lifesaver for women.  Facial hair is on display all the time and cannot be concealed with makeup.  Shaving the hair makes many women feel unfeminine.  Creams cause reactions and waxing can leave a noticeable redness on the skin for a day or two.  Permanent hair removal for facial hair is the best option.

Permanent hair removal is carried out by specially trained individuals.  The method used is laser.  The setting should be clinical and the procedure should be treated as a medical one regarding hygiene and safety.  Make certain that you know exactly who will be doing your permanent hair removal.  The most cost effective options are usually at clinics that specialize in laser treatment.  It is more expensive than other methods but is a one off cost.  The appointments will depend on the amount of hair as well as the type of hair.  There are many clinics that offer payment plans to their clients.


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