For some people, there is nothing more disgusting than uncontrolled body hair. Many people prefer their body hairless. However, this is difficult to do when hair grows thick naturally. Fortunately, there are several options available for dealing with thick leg hair. After selecting and applying the best option, you will get beautiful smooth legs.
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Method 1 of 3: Shaving Feet
Step 1. Let the leg hairs grow
If you want to deal with leg hair growth, allowing it to grow will actually make your hair removal treatment more effective. The strands of leg hair will be longer so a shaver or razor can work better.
It's best to shave at night instead of during the day. Shaving at night will make your feet feel smoother
Step 2. Choose a razor blade
Shaving is the most common way of shaving the legs. Although the leg hair is not pulled from the root (as opposed to waxing), this method is easier and pain-free. Purchase a quality razor from the toiletries section of the supermarket. The female and male razors were almost no different. Razor blades for women only tend to be designed to follow the natural curves of the body.
- You can also use an electric shaver, but the results won't be as good as a regular razor.
- If you are injured by a razor blade, it means that the blade needs to be replaced. Razor blades are very durable, but still need to be replaced before their efficiency wears off.
Step 3. Apply shaving gel
We recommend that you apply the gel before shaving. Water and soap alone will dry out the skin. Take a quick shower to moisturize your body and open up your pores. Continue by rubbing the gel on the area to be shaved until it foams. It's a good idea to apply the gel to a specific area and shave before moving on to the next area.
Step 4. Shave in the direction of hair growth
Razor can work optimally in shaving hair if done in the direction of hair growth. Shave down the legs, before shaving up. We recommend that you rub the razor on the skin gently and smoothly. Sudden, jerky movements or irregular directions will cause you to accidentally injure yourself.
Step 5. Treat razor burn
Razor burn occurs when you try to shave too close to the hair roots. If left unchecked, this can cause ingrown hairs, which is often annoying. If your skin is cut or burned, rub the scrub on the area and treat your skin. Rub on the injured area to get rid of the dead and damaged skin here.
Step 6. Clean the leg hair with an electric shaver
This tool can be used without the need to moisturize the skin so it is suitable for traveling. While leg hair will grow back in no time, its speed and ease of use make it great in an emergency.
The electric shaver must be maintained. Replace your electric shaver every year, if you use it often enough
Step 7. Consider using the root extraction method
While shaving the knuckles doesn't cause pain, the results don't last long. The hair follicles will still be left behind which means the hair will grow back in a few days. In addition, shaving can cause razor burn, dry skin, bumps/cuts, and cuts. Ingrown hairs can also sometimes occur. Consider switching to another method of removing hairs at the roots.
Method 2 of 3: Getting Waxing
Step 1. Schedule an appointment with a professional
Waxing is arguably the most common and well-known way to treat leg hair down to the roots. If waxing will be done at a salon, the process is less painful than doing it at home. Waxing prices can reach IDR 100,000-300,000 at the salon. Your skin will be smooth for an average of three weeks. After that, it's time to go back to the salon for another session.
Step 2. Allow the leg hair to grow temporarily
Although the latest waxing technology allows the waiting time for waxing to be faster than before, leg hair still needs to be allowed to grow to 2-4 mm. Nobody likes to let their leg hair grow, but the 2mm long hair is barely visible and you'll be getting rid of it in no time. Waxing will be more painful if the hair is allowed to grow longer.
2-4mm long bristles may not be enough for cheap waxing strips. We recommend that you comply with the user guide of the device you are using
Step 3. Exfoliate the skin before waxing
Exfoliate/exfoliate with an abrasive loofah and moisturizing cream to maximize the waxing strip's grip on the leg hair. Try to do it the day before; thus, you can limit the risk of skin irritation.
Step 4. Apply the strip to the leg
Heat the wax according to the user's guide for the waxing product you are using, and apply it to the skin in the direction of hair growth. You can rub it vigorously, or hold it over the wax until it heats up. Apply the strip evenly, making sure it's fairly gentle on the skin before tearing it.
You can also make your own waxing candles at home, if you prefer
Step 5. Tear off quickly
Speed is the key to successful waxing so it doesn't hurt too much. Take the end of the strip and pull it like plaster. Tear briefly and quickly. It's best to wax when you're not in a rush or stressed. The body will be more sensitive to pain when the nerves are unraveled.
Step 6. Treat the skin afterward
Gently massage the skin with the oil to relieve some of the pain and irritation caused by waxing strips. These strips are great for removing hair for up to a few weeks, but anyone who wears them regularly admits the misery they cause. Doing something relaxing at the end can make it easier for you to cope with the waxing process.
Method 3 of 3: Undergoing Professional Treatment
Step 1. Use an epilator
An epilator is a machine that removes hair by pulling individual strands from the root. On the bright side, this process will give a smoother result than waxing. However, you will be plucking the hairs one at a time, so this process can take a very long time.
- One of the benefits of an epilator over waxing is that it can remove hair as short as 0.5 mm. This means you don't have to wait for the hair to grow before pulling it back.
- Pulling the hair from the roots will not be pleasant. Although some epilators are less painful than waxing, the discomfort lasts longer.
Step 2. Apply hair removal cream
Depilatory creams work by dissolving hair on the skin's surface without causing irritation. Gently rub the cream on the skin and let it sit for 10 minutes while it works. If enough time has passed, the hair will fall with the cream when wiped from the feet.
Hair removal cream can be obtained in the skin care section of the supermarket. You can also buy various kinds on the internet
Step 3. Fight ingrown hairs
Hair follicles sometimes reenter the skin and waxing or epilators can't help. Here prevention is key so exfoliate and moisturize the skin with moisturizer as often as possible. Loofahs or washcloths can be used for sensitive skin, while scrubs or exfoliating gels can be used for rough skin.
Step 4. Consider a laser hair removal procedure
Laser surgery is considered extreme for some, but the results are no longer in doubt. The concentrated laser will completely destroy the hair follicles. Laser hair will fall out in 2-3 weeks. However, this procedure is much more expensive than home treatments, and you will need to visit the doctor's office several times before the procedure is fully completed. If your hair is very thick, you may need to visit the clinic more often than usual.
