Some years ago, men never used to be concerned about hair removal. Unless you were an athlete, many men preferred to abstain from hair removal. However, things have changed in the recent past. Men are increasingly concerned about their appearance, something that has made them consider hair removal. While men want to look good and to have a smooth hair-free skin, most men don’t want all of their body hair to be removed. Luckily, there are many hair removal techniques available out there specifically for men. The following are the most popular:

1. Laser hair removal
This technique works through the use of light energy that penetrates up to the hair shaft and kills the hair root. Killing the hair root does not result in the death of the follicle. The follicle is what initiates hair growth. As such, hair can grow back after some time, but it usually takes longer as compared to when someone has used other options. Laser hair removal takes approximately half an hour to complete. A typical client needs around eight treatment sessions for effective results. This technique is best for back, chest, stomach, and genital area hair.

2. Waxing
This is an old technique that was initially done using honey-based waxes. Honey based-waxes were sticky, something that did not make the experience so pleasant. Today, however, the products used to wax are made with soy waxes. Soy waxes have a lotion-like form that makes it simple to apply to the skin. This means that it only adheres to the hair. After applying the wax, strips of clothes that have been specially treated are layered on top of the cream. After setting and hardening in a few minutes, the clothes are removed alongside the hair. The procedure can take a few minutes to an hour depending on the technician’s skills and speed. It is suitable for removing hair from your ears, neck and legs.

3. Electrolysis
This technique is done using an ultra-thin needle that is used to penetrate individual hair shafts. After the needle is penetrated to the shaft, it sends tiny shocks of electric power to the follicle. This kills the follicle, thus stopping hair regrowth permanently. Each session lasts between ten and twenty minutes. If there is too much hair, it can take up to a year of weekly treatment to finish it since each hair is treated individually.

4. Sugaring
Sugaring techniques is an ancient practice that was practiced in the Middle East region. It involves the use of a paste of sugar, lemon juice, water, and sometimes honey. Some people also add essential oils to the concoction in order to enjoy the most from the process. This hair removing method works by removing hair follicles from the roots. The results of the procedure can last for more than five weeks. The technique is known as sugar-waxing because the paste that is formed is similar to that of waxing. The sugaring paste used, however, is less sticky to the skin as compared to that used in the other options. It also sticks to the hair only, which means that the experience is less painful.