subject: Best Choices For Permanent Hair Removal In New York [print this page] Permanent hair removal in New York has become a hot topic for both men and women. Gone are the days where only the rich and famous had access to the latest and greatest methods. Hair removal is a service offered in most salons and spas, and there are numerous medical aesthetic and doctor's clinics that specialize in state of the art hair removal technology in a comfortable therapeutic setting.
With the increase in travel to warm locations to escape New York winters, and the emphasis in fashion for a smooth, hairless body, both men and women are seeking out solutions to permanent hair removal in New York.
There are basically two forms of hair removal; depilation (removing only the hair above the skin) and epilation (removing the entire hair above and below the skin). Shaving, chemical depilatories and friction are the most common forms of depilation, although neither of them provides permanent hair removal. Waxing, sugaring, lasering, threading, tweezing and electrolysis are the most common forms of epilation and some result in permanent removal.
Shaving, cream depilatories (which dissolve hair chemically), tweezing, waxing, sugaring, threading, or applying friction for removal, will all remove it from several hours to several days, however it will usually grow back. The advantages to these methods are that they are fast, convenient and involve minimal discomfort and little to no down time. After a treatment, you can easily return to work or play without any noticeable redness or swelling. Frequently re-growth is sparser, although tweezing and waxing sometimes cause ingrown hairs.
Electrolysis and laser treatments work well for permanent removal; however, multiple sessions and a longer commitment of time and money are required for optimal results. Electrolysis is the longest standing method of permanent hair removal in New York and is a slower, more painful process. A needle is inserted into the individual hair follicle and a small electrical current is discharged, which destroys the follicles one by one. Laser concentrates on an area and sends strong laser energy into a group of follicles, which loosens and disables hair growth cells. Laser is faster, and has a similar sensation to a rubber band snap on the skin. It works well for general areas and on lighter skin with dark hair; however it does not work well with a combination of dark skin and dark hair. Many New York technicians and clients combine laser and electrolysis for best results.
If you have always been bothered by facial or body hair or are planning a getaway to a warm location in a barely-there swimsuit, you may want to start with a professional epilation treatment such as waxing or sugaring. These forms of removal will give you time to become familiar with the sensations and gauge your pain threshold. Once you are comfortable and willing to take permanent steps, consult with clinics or spas that specialize in permanent hair removal New York for a beautiful, smooth new you!
