Having belly hair can feel very embarrassing for most men and women. Even if these natural conditions are beyond your control, at least there are steps you can take to manage and suppress their growth. Come on, read this article to find various temporary and permanent tips to get belly skin free of hair!
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Method 1 of 2: Using a Temporary Method
Step 1. Trim the excess hair on the belly
One of the easiest ways to get rid of belly hair is to shave it. Although it can be done quickly, usually the process of shaving should be done more often to maximize the results, especially if the condition of the hair is very thick and a lot.
- Shaving should only be done on wet skin. This moisture softens the follicles and makes the process of removing unwanted hair easier.
- Make sure you only shave your hair in the direction it is growing. Do this to reduce the risk of infection and injury to the skin!
- Use a clean shaver with a sharp razor to prevent skin cuts and infections.
- Consider using an electric shaver or clipper (a special tool commonly used in men's barbershops) if your hair is very thick and has a lot of hair.
Step 2. Pull out the hair
If the amount of hair you want to remove isn't too much, try plucking it out with tweezers or having someone else pull it out with thread. Both methods can pull hair down to the roots, so you only need to do it when new hair is starting to grow.
- Pull out hair with tweezers independently, or do the process at various salons and local spas that offer this service.
- Pull out hair with thread. This method is actually a very ancient way to remove excess hair on the human body.
- Visit a local salon or spa that offers thread-pulling services. Unfortunately, you'll have a hard time finding the right experts in some small towns.
- Remember, pulling hair with tweezers or thread can be very painful and irritate the skin afterwards. If you have sensitive skin, it's best to pull your hair out with thread instead of tweezers.
Step 3. Do the waxing process with a special wax or sugar solution to remove excess hair in the belly area
Like the process of pulling hair, waxing with a special wax or sugar solution can also pull the hair down to the roots. As a result, hair growth can be slower than when you just shave. In addition to suppressing hair growth for a longer time, the results are also very effective if the area of hair to be removed is large enough.
- The waxing process generally uses a thin layer of warm or cold waxed wax that is applied to the skin, then quickly pulled against the direction of hair growth so that the hair can be pulled out by the roots.
- In addition to a special waxing wax, you can also apply a layer of heated sugar solution to your skin, wait for it to cool, then pull it quickly to remove excess hair. If you have sensitive skin, use a sugar solution instead of waxing wax.
- Do the waxing process yourself or ask for expert help to remove unwanted hair in the belly area.
- Trim some hair that is too long or thick before doing the waxing process so that the process is not too painful and the results can be maximized.
- If you want to do the waxing process at home, try buying equipment at major pharmacies. Most salons and spas also offer waxing services which, while not cheap, can be very effective.
- Understand that waxing, with either wax or sugar wax, can be very painful, especially if it's done on a sensitive area like the skin on your stomach. In many cases, you may need to repeat the waxing process every 4-6 weeks for best results.
- Apply a small amount of wax or sugar solution to the skin to check for an allergic reaction. Also, you shouldn't apply wax or sugar wax to inflamed or injured skin to prevent irritation from getting worse.
Step 4. Apply a depilatory product
Specifically, depilatory or depilatory is a chemical used to break down the protein structure of the hair and turn it into a gel-like lump. This procedure can actually be done very quickly and is painless, especially if the product you choose has a thick texture and is applied to large areas of skin.
- Generally, hair removal products are sold in the form of gels, creams, lotions, aerosols, and roll-ons.
- Since your skin will be exposed to chemicals, make sure you do an allergy test first by applying a small amount of the product to your skin and observing the reaction. Do not also apply the product to skin that is inflamed or injured.
- Apply the depilatory product to the belly area where the hair will be removed. Then, let the product sit for the time recommended on the package before rinsing it off with clean water.
- If there is a burning sensation on the skin, rinse it off immediately!
- Hair removal creams can prevent hair growth for 1 to 10 days.
Method 2 of 2: Using the Permanent Method
Step 1. Remove hair with laser technique
If you want to permanently remove belly hair, try using a laser method that uses light to destroy hair follicles. Although it may need to be repeated several times, laser hair removal procedures can provide more lasting and satisfying results.
- Laser hair removal will be most effective for people with light skin tones and dark hair tones, especially since these conditions make it easier for light to enter the hair follicles.
- Laser hair removal is a medical procedure that must be performed by a doctor or trained personnel in order to get the best results and reduce the risk of sunburn.
- The laser frequency really depends on the amount of hair you have. In general, you will probably need four to six procedures that are about six weeks apart each.
- Even though you've used this method, it doesn't mean that the hair on your stomach won't really grow anymore. Therefore, it is likely that you will still need to carry out periodic maintenance afterward.
- The US Food and Drug Administration has approved the use of a home laser device for hair removal under the neck. Therefore, try to consult with your doctor about this option, especially since implementing laser procedures without the help of a medical professional carries significant risks.
Step 2. Perform the electrolysis procedure
Like laser procedures, electrolysis is also a medical procedure that can stop hair growth using short radio waves instead of light. Electrolysis is an effective and permanent procedure to remove hair in your abdominal area.
- In this procedure, the doctor will insert special medical instruments under the skin through the hair follicles. Then, short radio waves are sent through the instrument to destroy the hair follicles.
- Most likely, the procedure will need to be repeated several times until the desired result is achieved.
- Ensure that the electrolysis procedure is only performed by a medical professional to minimize the risk of infection from using unsterilized needles or the risk of scarring from incorrect technique.
Step 3. Remove the hair with the help of a needle
Similar to laser and electrolysis procedures, the needle epilation method also uses electricity to destroy hair follicles. That's why, this method is quite effective for removing excess hair on the stomach in small amounts, and has permanent results. However, this method is not commonly applied to people who want to remove large amounts of hair.
- In this procedure, the doctor will insert a fine wire into the hair shaft which is located behind the skin. Then, a doctor or specialized medical professional will conduct electricity through the wire to destroy the hair at the base of the follicle. After that, the doctor may use tweezers to remove hair that is no longer firmly attached.
- Generally, this method will need to be repeated several times to remove the entire hair shaft on your stomach.
Step 4. See a doctor
If the presence of hair in the abdomen is very bothersome or does not go away after treatment, it is most likely an indication of a medical disorder such as hirsutism. To determine whether or not there are medical conditions that can reduce the effectiveness of the hair removal process on your body, immediately see a doctor.
- Hirsutism is a condition that generally affects women and some men. This medical condition triggers the growth of hair that is more identical to the characteristics of men in women due to excess production of androgen hormones, including testosterone.
- Hypertrichosis is a medical disorder that triggers excessive hair growth in several parts of the body. This condition is actually not related to androgens. Today, there are several types of treatment that people with hypertrichosis can try, but the results are often unsatisfactory. In many cases, your doctor may recommend a hair removal procedure to trim excess hair associated with hypertrichosis.
