2007
Going Glabrescent
Hair and its removal is a complete perplexity to most adults. Those that have it want easier methods to remove it, those that don’t have it look for ways to recapture it.
Shaving is the most common way to remove hair. It’s quick and simple but it has its drawbacks. Since the hair is only removed at skin level, it starts growing back in as little as one day. Shaving actually stimulates the hair follicle and speeds up growth causing your hair to come back thicker and coarser than before. It’s also a good way to get those little nicks and cuts that sting!
Tweezing removes hair below the skin level and has fairly long-lasting results. It’s most commonly used to remove facial hair, especially from the eyebrows. Tweezing is a slow and painful process, as each hair has to be pulled out. But, the upside is that if you do it over a long period of time, it can lead to permanent hair removal.
Threading can be used on any part of the body but is most commonly used on the chin, upper lip and eyebrows. Rows of stray hairs are yanked out with twists of cotton thread. It’s good for people with sensitive skin but requires a lot of attention to detail and again, this is a method that has the “ouch” factor.
Pumice stones can also be used for hair removal by rubbing the hair briskly without actually grinding into the skin. It can be used on any part of the body, except for the face, with surprisingly good results. This method has a good following of those who wish to do things the all-natural way (without pain).