How to get rid of excessive hair?
Why excess hair ?
Unwanted hair on the body or face does not necessarily indicate a hormonal imbalance. Prevalent in a large number of perfectly normal women, especially as they get older, it is frequently an inherited characteristic common to either specific families or races. Women are particularly prone to develop hair where they don’t want it during the glandular changes connected with fertility. Most girls can trace the beginnings to the onset of puberty, pregnancy or menopause.
Ways of handling unwanted hair
For some women, excess hair can be cunningly concealed by bleaching. Mix six per cent hydrogen peroxide with 20 drops of ammonia per 28 grams of peroxide. Either household ammonia or ammonia water can be used.Apply immediately after mixing and leave it on for about half an hour. If the hair is not bleached enough with one application, repeat in a day or so. If the freshly mixed bleach does not perform properly, the cause may be inactive, old peroxide or insufficient ammonia.
Waxing
One of the oldest methods of temporary hair removal, it is also the least popular. It is most often used for the removal of hair from the upper lip or chin. As the hair is plucked beneath the surface, relatively, just above the root, the results of waxing are reasonably long lasting. Usually it takes several weeks for new growth to become evident.
Depilatories
Chemical depilatories are used primarily for the arms and legs. They should not be used on the face unless specifically stated on the product label. And they should never be used if there are breaks in the skin. Although a few quick-acting depilatories are now available, a depilatory generally takes 10 to 15 minutes to work on some areas like the underarms or legs. Many women consider this inconvenient, for shaving can be faster. Also, some products may have an unpleasant smell. On the other hand, using a depilatory does not have the masculine connotation of shaving.
Pumice stones
Among the oldest devices used for temporary hair removal, they are used most often for removing rough skin on heels and elbows. Rubbing pumice over the skin generates mechanical friction, which wears off hair at the skin surface.
Shaving
This can be done by electric razor or by hand. The secret is to use a sharp blade every time. There are throwaway, curved razors that give the equivalent of two or three dozen smooth shaves. Be sure your skin is wet. Wet hair is easier to shave because it is soft and pliable. Lathering with either soap and water or shaving cream will help further.Use lashings or body oil or moisturiser on your legs after shaving because the procedure can make your skin very dry.
