MyMaleesha » Body Hair http://www.mymaleesha.com The Women Magazine for A Smart Life Style. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 06:59:54 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 What Is Electrolysis Hair Removal? http://www.mymaleesha.com/2011/02/what-is-electrolysis-hair-removal/ http://www.mymaleesha.com/2011/02/what-is-electrolysis-hair-removal/#comments Fri, 04 Feb 2011 09:22:14 +0000 Maleesha Melony http://www.mymaleesha.com/?p=667 Electrolysis hair removal is also considered by many people as a permanent hair removal method. It can also be a painful procedure because it uses electrical shock in destroying the hair follicles in order to remove the unwanted hair. But the pain is really subjective since there have been people who didn’t experience severe pain during the procedure.
 
There are still many people who choose electrolysis hair removal over laser treatment, despite the reports about pain. One of the advantages is that it is a better procedure for people with grey or blond hair, and dark skin.
 
Electrolysis was first used in 1875 by an ophthalmologist named Dr. Charles E. Michael on a patient with ingrown eyelash. The procedure has been modified since then so it can be applied in removing unwanted hair on other parts of the body.
 
Electrolysis hair removal involves using an epilator needle which is used to direct electro-chemical currents and/or short-wave radio frequencies into one hair follicle at a time. This is done one hair follicle at a time and according to its depth, direction of growth and thickness. The electric current kills the hair follicle by attacking the dermal papilla. A special probe is used to pierce the follicle and the hair is pulled out with forceps.
 
The American Medical Association and Food and Drug Administration recognize electrolysis hair removal as the only permanent method for hair removal. It usually has minimal to zero side effects. As mentioned earlier, the pain involved is subjective. The incidences of pain associated with electrolysis is typically a tingling pain without blood loss. And it can be easily prevented using topical anesthesia.
 
Electrolysis hair removal requires several sessions to complete since only the growing hair is targeted. If you choose to undergo this procedure, be prepared for 15 to 30 sessions. The price for every 30-minute session is around $45; which is why it is expensive.
 
Removing unwanted hair can be expensive and challenging. However, do try to look at the positive sides of these procedures particularly electrolysis hair removal. There are a lot of negative info and myths about it, but it’s still up to you to decide. It is best to consult with your dermatologist or talk to a salon manager that offers this procedure so you’ll have enough knowledge on how it is done.

]]> http://www.mymaleesha.com/2011/02/what-is-electrolysis-hair-removal/feed/ 0 Understanding Laser Hair Removal http://www.mymaleesha.com/2011/02/understanding-laser-hair-removal/ http://www.mymaleesha.com/2011/02/understanding-laser-hair-removal/#comments Fri, 04 Feb 2011 09:21:37 +0000 Maleesha Melony http://www.mymaleesha.com/?p=665 One of the permanent methods of removing unwanted hair is laser hair removal. If you have been using other temporary methods such as waxing or shaving, it may be good to switch to laser hair removal if you wish to have permanent results. However, before you go to the salon, you must know at least some background of how laser hair removal is done.
 
Laser hair removal is not appropriate for all types of skin and hair. The best results are often achieved when the treatment is used for people with light skin and coarse dark hair. This procedure generally targets pigmented tissue, so it doesn’t work well on blond, grey, white and red hair.
 
The most common areas where laser hair removal frequently used are the legs, arms, chest, back, around the lips, bikini line and armpits. This method requires more time and it is costly especially when applied on larger areas of the body. It usually takes 6 to 8 sessions to fully remove the unwanted hair on an area. This also depends on the skin and hair color, and size of the area.
 
This procedure works by passing laser beams through the skin into the hair follicles. The heat from the beams destroys the follicles and stops hair growth. The skin is cooled down with a cooling device after or in between laser treatment. It takes around 15 minutes to 1 hour per session, depending on the area’s size.
 
The most common side effects of laser treatment are swelling and soreness on the area which may last for a few minutes to few hours. There are cases when the skin lightens or darkens. On rare occasions, blistering, scarring, or changes in the skin’s texture may occur. These rare and extreme side effects usually happen due to wrong techniques, incorrect settings of the laser equipment and inexperience of the person who administered the treatment. You can avoid these by ensuring that the clinic/salon is approved by the Healthcare Commission.
 
Make sure that you research about laser hair removal if you want to undergo this treatment. You may also ask around regarding the expertise of the clinic or salon before you go there for treatment. For your safety and to ensure best results, you must go through a thorough consultation for the pre and post laser treatment.

]]> http://www.mymaleesha.com/2011/02/understanding-laser-hair-removal/feed/ 0 Permanent Hair Removal – Your Solution To Unwanted Hair http://www.mymaleesha.com/2011/02/permanent-hair-removal-your-solution-to-unwanted-hair/ http://www.mymaleesha.com/2011/02/permanent-hair-removal-your-solution-to-unwanted-hair/#comments Fri, 04 Feb 2011 09:20:44 +0000 Maleesha Melony http://www.mymaleesha.com/?p=663 It can be a bit of a problem to have unwanted hair, especially to women. Men who have facial and body hair is still a bit tolerable; but for the ladies, it can be very serious. With various products and procedures, it can be difficult to select the ideal method for removing unwanted hair.
 
Permanent hair removal is one method that you can use. There are many people who use permanent methods of removing unwanted hair due to desirable results and practicality.
 
Most permanent hair removal methods require undergoing certain procedures on succeeding sessions. Majority of these methods can be quite costly and may be a little risky particularly for people with sensitive skin. There are salons that offer different hair removal methods as well as products. You should ask the salon experts to explain the procedure or product that you are interested in before you use any of them.
 
Although there are possible pain related to permanent hair removal methods, there are still some folks who choose them for their results. One example is electrolysis, which involves the use of electrical shock to kill the hair follicles. This is also an expensive procedure and usually requires several sessions to complete.
 
You may go for laser hair removal if you don’t want to experience any pain. This is a permanent hair removal process that involves laser light to remove the hair at the root. This is also a costly method of removing unwanted hair since it is considered a bit advanced than electrolysis. It also needs several sessions in order to complete the process.
 
You might ask why many people still go for these permanent hair removal procedures despite their costs and pain involved. One reason is that they would only need to pay for the procedure once or every session until all the unwanted hair is removed. It is a practical way to end their problem so to speak.
 
However, in reality, permanent hair removal is not 100% permanent. It is noticeable that after several months some hair strands are slowly growing back. However, you’ll notice that there’s a difference in the hair growth. There could be a number of strands that may grow back. You may also choose other hair removal options when this happens because it is not practical to use expensive methods if you don’t have the budget for it.

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]]> http://www.mymaleesha.com/2011/02/permanent-hair-removal-your-solution-to-unwanted-hair/feed/ 0 Hair Removal Cream – Some Tips To Get The Best Results http://www.mymaleesha.com/2011/02/hair-removal-cream-some-tips-to-get-the-best-results/ http://www.mymaleesha.com/2011/02/hair-removal-cream-some-tips-to-get-the-best-results/#comments Fri, 04 Feb 2011 09:18:08 +0000 Maleesha Melony http://www.mymaleesha.com/?p=661 One of the temporary solutions of removing unwanted hair is by using hair removal cream. If you have a problem with unwanted hair, you may want to try using this type of treatment if you are looking for a simple and easy way to do so. But not everyone who uses removal cream will be able to effectively remove all their unwanted body hair – particularly on the hard-to-reach areas.
 
Depilatory creams as also known as hair removal creams. Depilatories generally work on the skin’s surface and may not remove the hair completely through the hair roots. What a hair removal cream does is dissolve the hair on the surface of the skin so you when you wipe them with cloth they come off with the cream after a few minutes.
 
One consideration is to be familiar with the ingredients in order for these depilatories to work effectively. Make sure that they don’t harm your skin. Next is to test the cream on a small area of your skin to check if you’ll have allergic reaction to it. Make sure that you do this every time you are buying a skin or hair product because there are some harsh ingredients that may irritate your skin.
 
Other considerations include your type of hair, the area you will apply the hair removal cream, and the amount of hair you want to remove. Also consider the number of times you will apply the product, as well as the amount you will use. Most users are advised to apply depilatory creams at least once a week to get better results.
 
The following are more tips in using hair removal cream:
 
Use warm water in washing the area with unwanted hair. This works better in opening up the pores for smoother and more effective hair removal.
 
Blot the cream on your skin instead of applying it. This is to prevent friction/rubbing action that may cause skin irritation. You may apply it using a spatula.
 
Immediately wash your hands after applying the product.
 
Follow the product’s instructions on the label/box. Follow the instructions accordingly – for example, you should only leave the product on your skin for 8 minutes.
 
Wipe off the cream with a cotton pad or cool wet washrag. It is ideal to wipe off towards your hair growth’s direction. You may apply lotion to reduce redness and to soothe your skin.
 
Lastly, always take caution when using any hair removal cream because most of the time they contain chemical-based ingredients. Don’t forget to consult your dermatologist for proper guidance and for your safety.

]]> http://www.mymaleesha.com/2011/02/hair-removal-cream-some-tips-to-get-the-best-results/feed/ 0 Facial Hair Removal – Permanent And Temporary Methods http://www.mymaleesha.com/2011/02/facial-hair-removal-permanent-and-temporary-methods/ http://www.mymaleesha.com/2011/02/facial-hair-removal-permanent-and-temporary-methods/#comments Fri, 04 Feb 2011 09:17:17 +0000 Maleesha Melony http://www.mymaleesha.com/?p=659 Looking good is not always easy because you’ll need to find out some things that you’ll need to keep your appearance pleasant and which products to use to maintain it. One of the most common problems of men and women nowadays is facial hair. This is basically more of a concern for most women since facial hair can really be undesirable when found at the wrong spot.
 
There are two main types of facial hair removal, namely temporary and permanent. Under each type, there are several applications and processes involved.

Here are some of the temporary and permanent facial hair removal methods of today.
 
Temporary methods – This type of facial hair removal is often inexpensive since they only require simple solutions/products, and you will find them in many stores.
 
Epilation is a procedure that involves hair removal at the roots in which the result can last for several days to a few weeks. Epilation methods include plucking the hair out using tweezers. Removing unwanted hair on the surface of the skin can be done using hot or cold wax. A cloth or waxing strip can be used to strip off the wax and unwanted hair. Rotary epilators are also available. The hair is grabbed and pulled at the root using these electric devices.
 
Removing hair at the skin level is called depilation, and its result can only last up to a dew days. This method involves electric or manual shaving. Another temporary method to remove facial hair is to use a depilatory. This is actually a chemical that alters the hair structure for easy removal. Depilatory products may come in the form of gels, creams, roll-ons and lotions. These methods are highly available and inexpensive, and you’ll find them in many pharmacies and beauty stores.
 
Permanent methods – These types of facial hair removal may need you to visit a clinic/salon for treatment because these methods are more complicated compared to the temporary type.
 
Laser facial hair removal is a permanent method and it applies laser light to remove hair at the roots. Concerns about the expense and the required number of sessions are possible drawbacks.
 
Electrolysis is considered an almost permanent method and it is dreaded by many people because it can also be painful. The process of removing the hair at the root one at a time involves using electrical shock. Electrolysis requires a several sessions as well as a larger budget.
 
By understanding these methods, you will have an idea of each type. Select the type of method that will fit your needs and budget. It is also ideal to consult an expert prior to using any facial hair removal treatments.

]]> http://www.mymaleesha.com/2011/02/facial-hair-removal-permanent-and-temporary-methods/feed/ 0 Facial Hair Removal For Women – Find What’s Best For You http://www.mymaleesha.com/2011/02/facial-hair-removal-for-women-find-whats-best-for-you/ http://www.mymaleesha.com/2011/02/facial-hair-removal-for-women-find-whats-best-for-you/#comments Fri, 04 Feb 2011 09:16:28 +0000 Maleesha Melony http://www.mymaleesha.com/?p=657 Many believe that all women are vain. This is quite true especially to the women of today. Mothers and career women all have hectic daily schedules, and there is always the issue of not having enough time to spend for one’s self. If facial hair removal for women is one of your biggest concerns, you may want to take a look at some options that can help you schedule around your busy lifestyle and budget.
 
Basically, the two main types of facial hair removal for women are temporary and permanent hair removals. The methods involved on each type will help you weigh your options according to your needs and budget.
 
If it’s inexpensive and less time-consuming facial hair removal for women you want, you’ll probably end up using temporary methods instead. Many temporary hair removal methods are done at home and with the use of store-bought products. However, you will need to use these products or methods on a regular basis in order to keep your facial hair at bay.
 
Shaving, depilatory creams, waxing and other home-made lotions and solutions can help get rid of facial hair for a few days to a few weeks. Most of these methods for facial hair removal for women are painless and very inexpensive. Just be patient and make sure to include your top choice as part of your weekly or monthly routine in order for you to maintain a hair-free face.
 
You may go for laser facial hair removal for women or electrolysis if you have the budget for it. These 2 methods require a number of sessions so you’ll get the best results. You may also need to spend hundreds to thousands of dollars to complete the series of treatments.
 
Majority of women, when asked, will choose laser facial hair removal because it is painless a non-invasive compared to electrolysis. Laser treatment uses laser light to kill the hair follicles without inserting anything onto the skin to do so. Electrolysis requires insertion of a specialized needle in which electric shock is passed onto the hair follicle to destroy it.
 
It will depend upon you to choose which of the various methods of facial hair removal for women is right for you. For now, it is best to ensure that you are prepared for the procedure in terms of required time, end result and expense.

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]]> http://www.mymaleesha.com/2011/02/facial-hair-removal-for-women-find-whats-best-for-you/feed/ 0 Cost-effective Hair Removal Methods http://www.mymaleesha.com/2011/02/cost-effective-hair-removal-methods/ http://www.mymaleesha.com/2011/02/cost-effective-hair-removal-methods/#comments Fri, 04 Feb 2011 09:15:31 +0000 Maleesha Melony http://www.mymaleesha.com/?p=655 You may use different hair removal methods to get rid of unwanted hair. You don’t have to spend hundreds or thousands of dollars to keep those unwanted strands away for at least a few weeks. It is advisable to use permanent hair removal methods, but they are definitely more costly.
 
High costs hinder many people from getting laser or electrolysis hair removal methods, so they’d go for inexpensive alternatives.
 
These days, you will often see men and women choose salon-based hair removal methods such as waxing since it has better results there than done at home. Waxing is either done using hot or cold wax and a fabric to pull off the unwanted hair. This method is always applied on the eyebrow area, bikini line, legs, face, back, face, and neck. Waxing is a temporary way of removing body hair. But it has been proven that this method, when done regularly for several years, can permanently remove unwanted hair.
 
Shaving is said to be the first hair removal method introduced to modern man. It is the easiest and most basic method of removing unwanted hair since it was invented. Shaving is quick, easy and inexpensive. However, the result is usually short lived – from 1 to several days.
 
Depilatory products like hair removal creams are painless and are also temporary methods of removing unwanted body hair. They are also available in most pharmacies and beauty section in malls and department stores. Hair removal creams dissolve hair at the surface of the skin. You can wipe off the cream after a few minutes and you’ll see the unwanted hair strands come off. Using creams can leave you hair-free for several days to a few weeks.
 
Natural hair removal methods may include the use of herbal and organic ingredients, and other natural products. Threading is an old method of removing unwanted hair such as excess eyebrow hair and female mustache. This method uses 100% natural cotton thread and the right technique to remove unwanted hair effectively. Temporary natural methods such as sugar and herbal scrubs may be used in removing unwanted hair. The results may last for a few days to a few weeks, depending on how frequently you use this method.
 
Using affordable hair removal methods may not give the best possible results unlike permanent methods. But if you are daunted by high costs and long sessions, these methods can prove to be very beneficial despite the regular routine they require.

]]> http://www.mymaleesha.com/2011/02/cost-effective-hair-removal-methods/feed/ 0 What Should You Know About Excessive Body Hair In Women? http://www.mymaleesha.com/2009/04/what-should-you-know-about-excessive-body-hair-in-women/ http://www.mymaleesha.com/2009/04/what-should-you-know-about-excessive-body-hair-in-women/#comments Tue, 07 Apr 2009 01:42:11 +0000 Maleesha Melony http://www.mymaleesha.com/?p=210 Excessive Body Hair In WomenOne of the unhappiest women I know is a young lady with an excess amount of dark hair on her upper lip, her chin, and her chest. She is not alone. There are thousands of young women with the same cosmetic problem-superfluous hair-hair that doesn’t look sporty in the locker room, hair where nobody wants it.

Exactly what do we mean by excess hair? Not what most people believe. Excess hair does not mean an increase in the number of hairs. Everyone is born with a fixed number of hairs on his or her body. This is genetically determined (inherited).

Hair grows on every portion of the skin except the palms and soles and a few other small areas.

While excess hair may be due to many factors, for some groups of people it is the normal state of affairs. People from Southern Europe and Middle-Eastern cultures are much hairier than those from Northern Europe and Scandinavian countries; white people are hairier than black people; and Asians and American Indians are the least hairy of all.

Above and beyond this normal, constitutional hairy excess, there are those women who exhibit a far greater increase in the length and thickness of hair in certain areas which are usually reserved for the “peach-fuzz” variety: the upper lip, the chin, the sides of the face, the areas around the nipples, and the portion of the abdomen extending from the pubic region to the belly-button. (These are the areas normally associated with the male pattern hair growth.) This type of superfluous hair, or hypertrichosis, can be especially embarrassing to the young and otherwise confident woman, one of those “thousand natural shocks that flesh is heir to.”

 

The Causes Of Excessive Body Hair

 

The causes of excess hair are many-and varied. For those with a moderate degree of hairiness, the factors involved may be merely a part of normal growth and development.

The most common cause of excess hair growth in females is the aging process. Along about the time of menopause, women become deficient in the production of the female hormone estro­gen. The decrease of this hormone gives rise to a relative increase in the male-type hormone (androgen), which is responsible for the slow, relentless proliferation of thick, dark hairs appearing on the upper lip, chin, and cheeks. And, at the same time, the beginning of the steady thinning of the scalp hair. These two processes seem to go hand in hand: more hair on the body, less on the scalp.

Stress and tension can also playa role in excess hair growth. The hair follicles are under the influence of various hormones and chemicals produced by the body. Emotional stress and tension often lead to a disturbance in the delicate balance of these hormones which, in turn, can result in a stimulation of the hair follicle leading to excess hair, not, however, on the head. These hormonal imbalances also can arise in connection with tumors and cysts of the ovaries, diseases of the adrenal glands, and abnormal functioning and tumors of other hormone-secreting glands, such as the thyroid or pituitary.

In addition, various drugs and medications can occasionally produce hypertrichosis when taken over a period of time. These include drugs for epilepsy (Dilantin), cortisone-like drugs, and a host of others.

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