Hair's migration - body grooming solutions
As men age, they often lose hair from its proper place on top of the head, to less desirable locations – hairs sprout from the ears and nose, eyebrows become boisterous and a fine mohair can begin to grow on their back. Neolithic man may have welcomed the extra insulation that middle age brought, however men these days have two choices; they can embrace the newly acquired mountain-troll-look or, they can wage war.
With a focus on self improvement, most men go with the latter and for good reason; a well-groomed man looks and feels more confident and makes a great first impression. Fortunately, managing unwanted hair is easy and many stores as well as supermarket shelves offer numerous, inexpensive hair removal tools and products.
Top of your shopping list should be a trimmer for the nose and ears. Trimmers are available in battery-operated & battery-free styles. Both kinds are perfectly safe as long as they are in good repair. Never use a trimmer that has been damaged or appears bent and choose one that is easy to clean. When using these types of trimmer (preferably on a weekly basis), do not insert them too far into the ear or nose. Remember, your goal is to remove only the visible hair. Next are your eyebrows. These are the difference between you looking okay and looking fantastic. Tweeze away the stray hair that grows between your brows and pluck out unruly à-la-Brezhnev strands that do not sit flat within the arch of your brow. Do not be too keen and over pluck; the goal here is to tidy your appearance and not to alter the shape of your brows.
If you have unwanted hair over a large area of skin, for example on your back, your best bet is waxing and this should be carried out by professionals. Hair removal salons report an increase in male clients for waxing and that their male clientele ranges between 35 and 60 percent. You may find your treatment not so pain-filled if you take an over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medicine before your appointment and once you start to wax, plan on going back every four to six weeks for repeat waxing.
Another alternative is to use the Philips Norelco Bodygroom – which will trim hair on every part of your body. If your unwanted hair is on your back, you can ask a partner to do this for you. The Norelco Bodygroom does exactly what the name implies and features three attachment combs. You can use this great gadget either wet or dry and its hypoallergenic foil stainless-steel blades means it’s great for sensitive skin and can be used in the shower – charging time is 8 hours for up to 50 minutes of cordless use. At sites like Philips Norelco Central you’ll find information, articles and reviews on the best Norelco Shaving products.
The world of hair removal – as with many specialised fields – is full of jargon. For instance, when purchasing products or choosing hair removal options, two words you will come across are depilation and epilation. This is the difference – epilation involves removing the entire hair, including the part below the skin. Plucking and waxing are two examples of this and the results are long lasting. Depilation is the removal of only the hair that projects from the surface of the skin – shaving being a prime example of depilation.
If you are considering permanent hair removal over a large area of skin, this involves several – often imperfect – options that may require a lengthy course of (usually expensive) treatments before a satisfactory outcome is reached. Many methods have been developed over the years that use chemicals, energy of varying types, or a combination to target the areas that regulate hair growth. Permanently destroying these areas while sparing surrounding tissue is, understandably, a difficult challenge. Methods include Electrolysis, laser and Intense Pulsed Light (such as Flashlamp or EpiLight), all of which you’d be wise to research in depth before making a decision.
