How to make body hair removal less painful

How to make hair removal easier at home?

Pain is not a reason to refuse effective hair removal at home
. Absolutely all women and many men know what pain is during hair removal. And if the former, gritting their teeth and wiping away tears, continue to permanently struggle with excess vegetation, then for the latter, unpleasant sensations often become a reason to make hair removal taboo. According to surveys, this is why many people still remove excess hair with the old proven shaving and do not even try other, more effective methods.

prices for laser hair removal

Laser hair removal with Alma Lasers-Soprano ICE	Cost BYR	Price with 50% discount
Hips	92,00	46.00
Bikini (deep)	76,00	38.00
Bikini (external)	46,00	23.00
Whiskey	22,50	11.25
Shin	92,00	46.00
Breast (halo)	22,50	11.25
Chest (full)	103,50	51.75
Belly (full)	96,50	48.25
Belly (stripe)	22,50	11.25
Hands	22,50	11.25
Nasolabial triangle	22,50	11.25
Toes	5,00	2.50
Shoulders	61,00	30.50
Surface of the neck (posterior)	22,50	11.25
Surface of the neck (anterior)	22,50	11.25
Chin	22,50	11.25
Armpits	38,00	19.00
Forearms	62,00	31.00
Back (full)	103,50	51.75
Cheeks	22,50	11.25
Buttocks	63,00	31.50

Is hair removal really that painful?

Some people believe that the pain of hair removal is an over-exaggerated myth. Why is this happening?

1. Firstly, the fact is that each of us has a different pain threshold. For some, the same effects are a painful execution, but for others, they are a relaxing spa procedure.
2. Secondly, pain is felt differently in different parts of the body. So, if hair removal on the legs is a virtually painless procedure, then hair removal in the intimate area, where there are many nerve endings, does not go smoothly for anyone.
3. Thirdly, over time, the skin gets used to certain manipulations, and even pulling out hairs against the growth of wax is tolerated calmly.

Epilation complexes

Complex No. 1 (temples, cheeks, nasolabial triangle, chin, front and back surfaces of the neck) 61.0035% 39.65 Complex No. 2 (hands, armpits, shoulders, forearms) 92.0035% 59.80 Complex No. 3 (abdomen ( strip), bikini (deep), buttocks) 92.0035% 59.80 Complex No. 4 (bikini (deep), belly (stripe), legs or thighs) 111.5035% 72.48 Complex No. 5 (legs, thighs) 111, 5035%72.48 Complex No. 6 (bikini (deep), belly (strip), shins, thighs, armpits, buttocks) 207.5035% 134.88 Complex No. 7 (bikini (deep), shins, armpits, belly (strip) 140 ,0035%91.00 Complex No. 8 (bikini (deep), belly (stripe), legs, thighs) 169.0035% 109.85 Complex No. 9 (armpits, back (full), back of the neck, temples, shoulders, bikini ( external)179.0035%116.35

What kind of means are these?

1. Lidocaine injections. In professional beauty salons, the master puts them before epilation of the intimate area, abdomen, armpits and upper lip area. However, if you do not have a special medical education, this method is not suitable for you.

1. Lidocaine spray. Pain relief with a spray containing lidocaine is the most popular way to make home hair removal easier. You will need a Hungarian-made drug; Russian Lidocaine in ampoules when applied externally will not give such an effective result. Spray dry, steamed skin with this spray and for best results, wrap the surface with cling film for 2-3 hours. After this, no hair removal will be scary anymore.

1. Anesthetic cream "EMLA", which literally freezes the area of ​​skin smeared with it. Judging by the reviews on the Internet, some people keep it for 1.5 hours, while others need 20 minutes. You can only understand how long EMLA’s action lasts by trying it on yourself. However, remember that its effect ends sooner or later, and you still need to have time to do the hair removal itself.

Some girls claim that hair removal is less painful for them during menstruation or immediately after “critical days.” There is no way to scientifically prove or disprove this information, so just try to experiment.

How to numb the skin before epilation?

Pain during hair removal may be associated with improper execution of the procedure or failure to comply with the precautions and restrictions that are prescribed for it.

In any case, it is important to know how to numb the skin before epilation at home. This will make the procedure more comfortable for you, and the risk of irritation and inflammation of the treated area will be reduced.

Special products from the pharmacy

The most common and effective way to numb the skin before hair removal is to apply local anesthetics. Most often, they are absolutely safe and hypoallergenic, so irritation after manipulation occurs quite rarely.

Also, the advantage of local anesthetic formulations is their ease of use. They are applied in a thin layer to the treated area 10-15 minutes before epilation. And their effect usually lasts no more than 3 hours.

Most often, cosmetologists recommend using the following products:

• Cream "Emla";
• Light Dep;
• Lidocaine;
• Dr. Numb;
• Acryol.

The cost of such formulations usually does not exceed 300-400 rubles, and their consumption is quite small, due to which one package of the product lasts for a long time.

But it is not recommended to use such drugs before depilation of the bikini area. Accidental contact of a cream, gel or spray on the mucous membrane can cause a rather strong reaction, which is not easy to eliminate on your own.

Pills

Tablets and suspensions with an analgesic effect for oral administration are less popular, but if it is impossible to use local anesthetics, you can also turn to them.

The tablets begin to act rather slowly, so they should be taken 30-40 minutes before hair removal to avoid any pain.

Popular tablets for pain relief before hair removal:

• Nice;
• Pentalgin;
• Ibuprofen;
• Naproxen;
• Ketoprofen.

You should consult your doctor before taking pain relief tablets. It is better for a specialist to help you choose the optimal medications that will help reduce skin sensitivity before hair removal.

You should also take into account all contraindications for health reasons that are prescribed for the use of any drug.

Treatments

Additional skin care before epilation can also numb the area being treated and should be considered.

Use a scrub before performing the procedure. In this case, it must be used no later than a day before the prescribed technique. By eliminating dead epithelial cells, hair removal will become less painful.

Additionally, before epilation, you can moisturize your skin using various masks, creams and lotions. In addition, when applying them, you will be able to perform a small massage of the treated area, which will also have a positive effect on the effectiveness of removing unwanted hairs.

Folk remedies

If the goal is not to completely anesthetize the skin before hair removal, but only to partially reduce its sensitivity, you can turn to folk remedies. They are generally safer, but also less effective.

There are several popular ways to increase the pain threshold, regardless of the area being treated:

1. Sea buckthorn oil. It has cooling properties, thanks to which you can avoid pain during hair removal. The skin is wiped with oil in advance, left in this state for an hour, and then cleansed of it. After such manipulations, the skin remains cooled for up to two hours.
2. Mint. A mint leaf should be blotted in water and then applied to the treatment area for 15-20 minutes.
3. Cooling compresses. They can be performed using ordinary cold water, ice or other available means.
4. Massage. You can first rub and knead the area in which you plan to epilate to reduce its sensitivity.

It is recommended to do hair removal in the evening or at night, since at this time the body gradually prepares for sleep, which causes the pain threshold to decrease.

It is also important to consider that to reduce pain during hair removal, it is recommended to stretch the skin. This way, unwanted hairs will come out of the follicles faster and easier.

What about the salon?

In addition to the methods listed above, the freezing method is widely used in hair removal centers. Equipment nozzles are cooled by special containers with water. More modern equipment has special built-in cooling elements.

Therefore, if you are tremblingly afraid of unpleasant sensations, you should still pay attention to the achievements of science: photography, elos and laser hair removal. For example, a new product on the market, the MeDioStar diode laser, is designed in such a way that it not only painlessly, but also deals with excess vegetation as effectively as possible. In fact, today this is the best way to permanently remove hair. Tested on myself: even in the deep bikini area, the operation, although sensitive, is quite tolerable.

How much does this type of hair removal cost?

In Moscow, this is all quite accessible. And in other Russian cities, hardware hair removal is becoming more popular every day; finding a salon where it can be done is very easy. To understand which method is right for you, read information on the Internet, look at reviews on forums: many people post their “before and after” photos and videos along the way.

Deep hair removal with an epilator

Preparing the deep bikini area for hair removal at home:

• Before epilating the bikini area, you need to use a special scrub that cleanses the skin pores to soften the hair follicles and relieve pain. Then pat the intimate area dry with a towel;
• It is recommended to pre-steam the bikini area well, degrease and disinfect. It is necessary to use a special attachment for the epilator, and ideally you need a device that can work underwater. With prolonged use of the device, the hair follicles will be destroyed, and the hairs will become thinner and stop growing altogether. However, there remains the possibility of ingrown hairs;
• You need to guide the epilator against the direction of hair growth, slightly stretching the skin. The effect of the procedure lasts about two weeks.

  

How to do hair removal without pain

To reduce pain you can use:

• medicines: Frost Spray;
• Lidocaine 10%;
• Prilocaine;
• Menovazin;

cosmetic products that contain a mild anesthetic:

Emla;

Veet;

Light dep.

As an addition to anesthesia, you can apply a cold compress of ice cubes in a plastic bag to the skin or, conversely, steam the skin in the bathroom - the effect is approximately the same.

Depilation can be turned into relaxation if you prepare for it correctly

Cream "Light dep"

“Light dep” is a special cream designed for pain relief on any part of the face and body. It can be used both in salons and at home. Apply 15-60 minutes before the start of the hair removal procedure, after which the effect can last up to 4 hours (depending on skin sensitivity). Before using the drug, it is necessary to conduct a sensitivity test.

It is very important not to let the cream dry out, so an occlusive bandage made of cling film is applied on top. There is evidence that the components of the cream do not enter the bloodstream, so “Light dep” has virtually no contraindications for use.

How to make an occlusive dressing

When applying products to the skin, they dry out quickly and, therefore, there is a need to renew the layer. Thus, excessive consumption of the drug occurs. To avoid this, it is necessary to apply an occlusive dressing, which moisturizes the stratum corneum and promotes absorption.

Such dressings can be used for up to 4 hours during the day and up to 8 hours during sleep. Long-term use leads to the formation of skin infections and/or inflammation of the hair follicles.

Application principle:

• the skin area is treated with water and mild soap;
• creams/gels are rubbed into the bikini area, after which the treated area is covered with polyethylene;
• the bandage is attached with adhesive tape so that it is as close to the skin as possible, and its ends are tightly closed (usually an elastic bandage is used for this);
• the best result is achieved by keeping the bandage in place for a long time;
• Immediately after removing the bandage, anesthetic is applied to the skin again (if necessary).

An occlusive dressing can be purchased at a pharmacy or made by yourself. For anesthesia, it is not forbidden to use several drugs at once; the main thing is to make the hair removal process less painful, comfortable and with a minimum number of side effects.

Epilator – for advanced

If you don’t want to bother with wax and creams and think that shaving is a pre-revolutionary method of dealing with hair, buy an epilator. The miracle machine is easy to use and, most importantly, eliminates unnecessary vegetation for several weeks. Most devices have a common operating principle: their mechanism consists of a rotating drum with steel clamps, which, like tongs, capture even short hairs and remove them along with the bulb. When you decide to purchase an epilator, choose a model with two rotation speeds. The first, low, removes hair less painfully, which means it’s great for beginners. After the skin gets used to the procedure, you can switch to the second speed. In addition, low speeds are recommended for epilation in the bikini area and armpits, as well as for removing short hair that would simply break off at high speed.

Most epilators are equipped with pain-relieving devices. Some models come with attachments that massage the skin. Included with others you can find either removable water containers or gel gloves. Both must be kept in the refrigerator. The third option for pain relief is a special protective system, when the clamps are built into a special device that presses the skin and prevents it from rising along with the hairs.