Hair Removal Methods For Men

The desire to look and feel beautiful is present in the entire Indian society. It therefore comes as no surprise that there has been a steep rise in demand for hair removal methods for men in India.

Because of this rise in demand there have been a number of removal methods that have made their way to India. In just over 5 years, it is now possible to find a clinic, salon or parlor that performs seemingly complex procedures or offer services that previously used to be done only within one’s own four walls.

We always knew about the desire women share to look beautiful, but Indian men aren’t all that far behind anymore. They opt for treatments and solutions that help them to get rid of unwanted hair which could be on the chest, the back, or even on the shoulders and the face.

Fact of the matter is that with current trends where we have superstars like Shahrukh Khan and Salman Khan flauting their very metrosexual avatars, the rest of the popular of men can’t help but follow.

Let’s take a look at some of the most popular and effective hair removal methods for men in India:

Electrolysis

Electrolysis is the only method for getting rid of unwanted growth that can be said to have permanent results. Other treatments that carry the tag of providing permanent results are misrepresenting themselves.

Electrolysis is a method in which a thin metal probe is inserted into the follicle, i.e. the roots from where the strands grow. After insertion, an electrical current is passed through the metal which then passes through the strands destroying these follicles.

Using this method men can get rid of any unwanted hair that they may want to. This procedure has an impressive success rate of 90%.

There are of course some drawbacks for those of you planning to go in for this procedure – the sessions are often stretched long, even if it’s only a matter of a few remaining strands. It can also be quite painful and expensive for most individuals.

Intense Pulse Light (IPL)

The intense pulse light method makes use of a focused beam of light on the follicles. The beam generates a large amount of heat which then destroys the papilla, which is point in the follicle from where the growth of a single strand begins.

The light pulse is kept under strict supervision and aimed precisely at the point of the unwanted hair. Such precision is necessary to prevent the destruction of the adjacent cells on the scalp. This solution is quite popular in the west, but is yet to be adopted by the masses in India.

As mentioned earlier, this method is not a permanent solution. All it does is to slow down the pace at the strands grows back. Aside from that drawback, there are a few more disadvantages of treatment.

The number of sessions is directly proportionate to the amount of growth. Another major disadvantage of this method is that it is known to cause rashes, reddening of the skin, and mild to severe irritation.

IPL does not work very well with people who have blond or red hair as the pigment prevent in the roots is substantially lesser. Another problem is that men tend to have a thicker growth than women, which significantly reduces the effectiveness of this concentrated light.

Nevertheless, there is one major advantage that IPL has over Electrolysis – it is much cheaper. It is also substantially less painful than. Another incentive for opting for this method is that it can be performed by any dermatologist.

Waxing

Waxing is the old method for hair removal practiced by men and women worldwide. To this day, waxing is the most popular and preferred option.

The procedure involves using hot melted wax on a particular area of the body. Strips of cloth are then places on this wax. The next step involves pulling these strips off in one quick upward motion. This pulls the strands out from the follicles itself.

While waxing is definitely not a permanent method, it can be done by almost anybody in the comfort of their own home. The process will likely have to be repeated in a month’s time or so.

Waxing is comparatively inexpensive, and is available in all salons and parlors in India. Some people dread the experience given the pain involved, while others claim to have gradually gotten accustomed to the procedure.

Laser Therapy

There are a number of similarities in the procedures for laser therapy and IPL. While IPL uses laser beams to uproot single strands, laser treatment uses intense and concentrated light to burn the follicles.

Given the possible complications that may arise during this procedure, a formal license is required for all professionals offering laser therapy.

According to medical experts and specialists, this therapy is more invasive than IPL. What is great about this procedure is that is it relatively painless, and can be completely significantly faster than its counterpart.

A major cause for laser therapy not reaching a larger portion of the urban Indian population is that the cost involved is comparatively much higher, but then again, that is the cost one has to pay for the added benefits, of which precision is an important one.

Creams

Creams are another great solution for Indian who are looking to get rid of any unwanted growth. The procedure is quite simple – massage the cream on to your skin using a scrapper, let it stay for at least 2 minutes, and then scrap off.

This method is painless and effective for a good 2-3 weeks. Revitol Hair Removal Cream is one of the best creams available today.

This is among the best methods for men in India primarily because it is widely available and is the cheapest of the options mentioned above.

Caution: Things To Remember

Before selecting any of the provided hair removal methods for men, there are four things than all Indian men should take care of:

• The color of your hair and skin.
• Your threshold for pain.
• The thickness and density of your growth.
• To stay within your budget.

It has been observed that people with darker skin tend to get more scars than those who have a lighter tone. Darker-skinned people are also prone to alterations in the color of the melanin. These observations are valid for all treatments barring waxing and creams.

In case you have a history of herpes or cold sores, it is best to consult the medical practitioner before signing up for a session. The primary reason for this is that you may very well be prone to develop sever infections post the procedure being completed. There is a good chance that they recommend using an anti-viral before the first session itself.