WAXING
Waxing has been around for a long time. You have probably heard your girlfriend and wife lamenting about it at some point. It involves applying liquid wax (hot or cold) over a hairy patch, then spreading a piece of cloth over it, nice and even. The piece of cloth is ripped off in the opposite direction of the hair growth, which pulls the hair from its roots. Applying moisturizers soothes the skin and gives it that glow. Although the metrosexual man is no stranger to waxing, and women get waxing done all the time too, the one common consensus is waxing is great if you enjoy pain. You can get your legs, under-arms, chest, neck, eyebrows, knuckles and your genital area waxed. What’s that...did I hear you cringe? Well what can I say; you can’t have pleasure without pain. However waxing needs to be repeated over a period of time, as it does not result in permanent hair loss. If you have a sensitive skin then applying ice after waxing will prevent the skin from breaking out into blisters and boils. If the pain factor is too much, then you can try the next option.

LASER TREATMENT
Advertisements for laser hair removal can be found in almost all the leading newspapers and magazines. It is a gentle and effective way to remove unwanted hair using laser energy. However it needs to be noted that laser hair removal is not for everyone. Typically darker objects or surfaces absorb light. Laser technology uses the same principal. It targets dark hair, which is why people with dark skin or tans are not advised to go in for this treatment. It may cause further pigmentation or damage to the skin. The perfect candidate is one with naturally light skin and dark hair. Another important consideration is the cost factor. While it can work out cheaper than electrolysis; the success of this treatment requires multiple sessions. Except the areas around the eyes this treatment can be used to remove hair from all parts of your body. Having said this, whenever you decide to go in for laser treatment, it is advisable to consult a dermatologist prior to the treatment. The best part about this treatment is that it is a lot less painful than waxing and in most cases results in permanent hair removal.

ELECTROLYSIS
All right, let’s begin with the best part first, electrolysis involves very little to no pain. At best it can be described as a tingling over your skin. The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) and AMA (American Medical Association) recognize electrolysis as the only permanent method of removing hair. Except for a slight reddening of the treated area it has no permanent side effects. Electrolysis uses a probe with a short wave radio frequency to destroy the hair growth centre or the hair follicle. The treated hair is then removed easily using forceps. Again, always make sure that the person you are going to go to is a trusted professional. The duration of this treatment is relatively longer and may take up to a year. It is quite expensive too.

TWEEZING
Using a pair of tweezers, you can pluck out hair from its roots. However, this can be a time consuming process and is best left to areas like your eyebrows, nostrils and ears. Seriously, can you imagine using this on your chest or for that matter, anywhere else? How does it feel? Simple, try pulling out a single strand of hair. The pain factor is average with this one. Again it does not have any permanent results. So if it’s the weekend and you are not going anywhere in a hurry, pick up a pair of trusty tweezers and pluck away.

TRIMMING
Probably the easiest way to a cleaner look is trimming. And does it help to know that trimming is painless. Using either an electric or non-electric trimmer you can take off hair in most places. Easily available and easy to use, this is a must have for every guy. Invest in any one type and you can keep your unruly hair trimmed and in control. However you may have to use a trimmer every 3-4 days at the most. Of course hair growth rate is different for every person. Nevertheless, it still comes recommended especially if you are interested in targeting sensitive areas.