Hair Removal In 2023 – 4 Popular Methods And Their Pros & Cons

David Maarcu June 6, 2023

Every hair removal and grooming method is always going to have a few advantages and disadvantages. Some might turn out to be quite expensive while others would prove to be very affordable. A lot of them are going to give you permanent results while others, not so much. A few of them will be a little risky as compared to the rest which are easy to perform and come with no risks attached. We are not only addressing women but men of all ages out there who want to commit to a modern and active lifestyle. If you are somebody who considers controlling and managing your hair growth an integral part of your life, you should read through and find out just what clicks with you. Let’s begin:

1. Shaving Is Convenient And Fast

This is suitable for all men and women provided they do not have very hard and dense hair growth. And contrary to popular belief, shaving your legs does not make your hair shaft any thicker or darker. If that were the case, we would see women with grizzly bear legs every other day.

Advantages

• You need just a shaving kit which includes a razor and shaving cream 
• You can target any area of your body with ease
• Electric razors make it even faster 
• Instant results 
• Portable and affordable

Disadvantages

• The hair growth after just one or two days becomes very noticeable
• It might feel a little blunt and coarse after regrowth
• You become a lot more prone to cuts and bruises
• Skin becomes dry which is the common side effect
• There are also incidents of ingrown hair strands

2. Waxing Does The Trick Every Time

For a lot of people out there, whether it is men or women, waxing can do the trick always. It is a very easy approach to hair removal. You have arm wax, chest wax, and also face wax which is highly effective and gives you instant results. The most amazing part is that you can target a large section of your body to remove multiple hair strands from their roots at the same time. It takes only a few seconds to apply the wax and pull your hair out in just one stroke. The fact that makes it so convenient is that it can be performed at home.

Advantages

• Remove large amounts of hair 
• You can target your legs, arms, back, and chest
• Instant results 
• Long-lasting smooth skin 
• No side effects to speak of
• You can also find cold wax strips that are as effective as hot wax

Disadvantages

• Wax is hot so you have to be careful
• Fewer incidents of skin infection
• Temporary irritation

All in all, it is safe to say that if you choose to use arm wax or hair removal from your legs or arms just using cold wax, it is going to be one of the most effective ways to do that. You can stay away from any unwanted hair for at least 4 to 6 weeks without any trouble.

3. Laser Hair Removal

This is one of the most expensive hair removal methods that you could opt for. The results are permanent and it makes the use of a targeted laser beam that focuses on the root of the hair follicle and kills it right there. The result is permanent but the procedure takes a bit of time.

Advantages

• You can target almost every part of your body 
• New hair growth happens after a few weeks but is much finer 
• The harder and darker your hair is the better will be the result

Disadvantages

• You will have to appear for multiple sittings depending on the size of the area you want to target 
• An annual maintenance session is required for most people
• People usually feel discomfort, swelling, and redness after the treatment 
• Protection from the sun is necessary after going through laser hair removal
• If you have a darker skin tone, you are not suitable for laser hair removal 
• Very expensive as compared to other hair removal options

4. Electrolysis Is Also Quite Effective

This is also a very popular form of permanent hair removal. It is usually performed at a salon and you will have to sit for multiple sessions to get the desired results. The beautician is going to insert a fine needle into the hair follicle to apply an electrical current. The root gets destroyed and your hair growth reduces significantly. You will notice finer and almost invisible hair growing back. 

Advantages 

• The result is permanent with this treatment
• Maintenance treatments are not required 

Disadvantages 

• You could get an infection 
• Scar formation is also quite common
• Hyperpigmentation and/or hypopigmentation
• It is not going to be effective immediately 
• Very costly (probably the costliest)

Final Thoughts

The hair removal method that you choose will depend on the result that you seek and also what your budget allows you to do. Usually, people go for a simple arm wax or perhaps shaving or a bit of threading, especially if they are targeting a small area. Again, it is entirely your wish as to what degree of hair removal you want and what your budget allows you to do.