Hair Removal, Just a Trend?
Just Another Trend?
We Answer Questions About Permanent Hair Removal
Just Another Trend?
We Answer Questions About Permanent Hair Removal
Month: April 2021
Back to Egypt - Hairless Pharaohs?
Smooth and shiny legs, hairless armpits, and a trimmed intimate area? What is an important aspect for many people today to feel good was already a real must for the ancient pharaohs. Even in Ancient Egypt, the body had to be as hairless as possible to be perceived as attractive. While today you mainly remove hair for yourself, back then it was common to conform to a general beauty ideal. This applied to both men and women.
However, hair removal wasn’t as relaxed back then as it is today. In fact, people used beeswax to remove their hair in this way. Over time, a paste was also developed with which the hair could be removed. Comparable to today’s hair removal cream, a paste was mixed from water, lemon juice, olive oil, and sugar. Interestingly, this variant is known today as Halawa and is considered an Arabic invention. However, records show that it was first developed in Egypt.
Painful: The paste was first applied to the body, then removed with the help of cloth strips. For great success, the cloth strips had to be placed on the paste and then quickly pulled off again. This was just as painful as today’s waxing.
Hair Removal as a Hygiene Measure in the Middle East
As early as 4000 BC, a special paste was also used in the Middle East when it came to removing hair. This bore the name Rhusma Turcorum. The paste was mixed with starch, orpiment, and slaked lime. The effect was based on this mixture being particularly caustic and thus removing the hair. Rhusma Turcorum was used even until the 19th century. It is even still used in some places today – for example in India. Here, the removal of pubic hair and chest hair has long been an important part of body care.
From Greece to Rome - Hairless Through Time
The ancient Romans are still a real inspiration for people in many areas. In fact, even back then they knew that hairless skin feels particularly pleasant. If you look at one picture or another of Caesar, you might even notice that he didn’t have a beard. Supposedly, he plucked his beard hairs to stay hair-free longer. Good thing it’s easier today. Hair removal was also a topic in ancient Greece. Those who had body hair were assigned to the barbarians. Therefore, many people were hairless. This is shown not only by records but also by sculptures and paintings from that time.
A Glimmer of Light in the Middle Ages - Hair Removal in Dark Hours of History
To this day, the Middle Ages are considered one of the times in history that is perceived as rather gloomy. However, this did not apply when it came to hygiene in relation to body hair. There are records from the 12th century which already made it clear that pubic hair was cut or plucked at this time. In addition, there were the so-called bathhouses in the Middle Ages. Hair removal was already offered and carried out here. Rhusma Turcorum was also used for this – a real wonder remedy of that time.
And What About Modern Times?
With the beginning of the 20th century, there were many changes in various areas of life – including in the field of beauty. But one thing remained: the desire to remove body hair. For example, at the beginning of the 20th century in the USA, there were movements that made shaving legs and underarms trendy. This was related to the fact that fashion also allowed more skin to be shown. But even at that time, it was necessary to improvise as much as possible to get smooth skin – at least for women. A razor specifically for women didn’t exist until 1915.
It would take another 30 years for this hair removal trend from the USA to reach Europe. Here, however, people were still much more cautious. Primarily, the hair on the legs was removed. With the beginning of the 1960s, interest in hair removal in Europe grew significantly. Armpits without underarm hair were seen more and more often. Ten years later, the trend also discovered the intimate area.
The Fortune to Decide for Oneself
While for a long time hygienic aspects and strongly shaped beauty ideals exerted a certain pressure regarding body hair removal, today we have the fortune to decide for ourselves. But one thing is a fact: Hair removal is not a new trend that has only developed in recent years. Even the ancient Romans liked to go “naked”.
The Quick Overview - Application Areas in Comparison
Author: Hairless Skin
Permanently Remove Female Facial Hair
Remove Female Facial Hair
How can I get rid of my female facial hair forever?
Remove Female Facial Hair
How can I get rid of my female facial hair forever?
Month: April 2021
Permanent Hair Removal on the Face - But Please Don't Pluck
Luise has considered having her female facial hair permanently removed with an IPL device. During an initial consultation, Luise learns that she should only shave until the treatment. However, she has been plucking until now. Is this really the right way? This question comes to Luise’s mind. Shaving? After shaving, don’t the hairs on the upper lip and chin come back even stronger and thicker? Until now, Luise has always plucked. It was painful, but at least it ensured that the skin was hair-free for a short time. The thought of having to shave now makes her very unsure.
Fact is: The hair does not come back stronger or darker after shaving. If you decide to remove female facial hair with a razor, the hairs are cut off just above the skin. This creates a straight cutting surface, which can give the impression that the regrowing hairs are stronger. But they are not. It’s also a fact that permanent hair removal with modern IPL technology is only possible if your female facial hair can be shaved.
With waxing or epilating, the hair doesn’t come back for a few weeks, but with shaving it does – this thought has also occurred to Luise. Indeed, a razor cannot remove the hair from the skin with the root, while waxing or epilating can. Nevertheless, the hair grows back with all three variants – earlier with one, later with the other. If you want to ensure that the hairs around the mouth are permanently removed, using Hairless Skin’s effective IPL method is the best solution. Here, the hair roots are attacked and destroyed. Regrowth is no longer possible.
Back to Shaving - Why It Shouldn't Be a Permanent Solution
Those who are considering tackling female facial hair are faced with several problems:
- The effort: Especially with female facial hair, it’s important that stubble doesn’t show up the next day. The pressure to shave or pluck every day is therefore high. Female facial hair quickly affects those affected not only psychologically, but also in their daily routine and planning.
- The pain: The skin on the face and around the mouth is particularly sensitive. Constant irritation from shaving leads to redness, swelling, and even small wounds. In addition to the unattractive effect on appearance, the irritations are also painful.
- The alternatives: Those who decide against shaving face the question of what alternatives there are. To give you a better overview of this, we have summarized the known methods in an overview:
| Method | Use for Facial Hair |
|---|---|
| Shaving |
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| Needle Epilation |
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| Sugaring and Waxing |
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| Bleaching |
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| Hair removal cream |
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| Plucking |
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| IPL |
|
The table quickly makes it clear that the alternatives to shaving are limited. Especially because the face is very sensitive and the hair is visible at first glance, you need a solution that provides lasting relief.
Plucking and shaving seem to be the easiest solution – especially if you want to remove facial hair at home. However, the time spent plucking for a result that only lasts a few days is frustrating.
Shaving even brings more problems in the long run. Ingrown hairs that lead to inflammation and pimples. Small cuts and first stubbles the next day are also worth mentioning.
Permanent hair removal - why is only shaving allowed?
At home, Luise thought again about what alternatives she has. Her gaze fell on the mirror. The first shadows had already appeared on her upper lip again and stubble was also visible on her chin. She quickly realized that plucking is not something she wants to do all the time in the long run.
She remembered the consultation about permanent hair removal with IPL. There she was explained that the light pulses are conducted through the hair into the hair roots. Therefore, plucking is no longer allowed until the treatment, only shaving. However, this is only for a short period of time.
With modern permanent hair removal at Hairless Skin, results can be seen after the first treatment. The female facial hair quickly becomes thinner and after a few treatments, the hair has completely disappeared. The advantages of the Ellipse SWT technology used at Hairless Skin are diverse:
- Treatment by professional staff
- Use of certified devices
- Gentle on the skin
- Also very suitable for sensitive skin
- Results visible after the first treatment
- No more plucking and shaving necessary after completed treatment
Luise decided to accept the inconveniences of shaving for a short time and go for the treatment. After three sessions now, her facial hair has already been significantly reduced, only a few individual hairs are still visible, which will also disappear with the next treatments.
Luise now enjoys the feeling of feeling unrestricted beauty, saving time, and finally not having to endure the pain of plucking anymore.
Important: The reasons for facial hair in women can be different. In addition to genetic predisposition, hormones or the intake of medications also play a role. Before undergoing treatment, it is therefore important to have the possible causes clarified by a doctor.
The quick overview - areas of application for permanent hair removal on the face
Author: Hairless Skin