Hello everyone!
Methods of hair
removal have been practised in virtually all human cultures since at least
the Neolithic era. These hair removal methods have varied in
different times and areas, but shaving was and still is the most
common method.
Body hair has long shaped gender dynamics,
served as an indicator of social class and defined notions of femininity and the “ideal
body”. Today, most women feel like they
have to remove body hair as if they have no other option. There's something unsettling about that, however, perceptions are slowly shifting. Removing body hair or growing it out is a
personal choice!
If you choose to
remove it there are two types of hair removal: depilation (surface removal by shaving, dissolving),
or epilation (removal of
the entire hair, such as waxing or plucking).
I’ve written various
posts about this topic in the past, today’s post is a roundup of my hair removal
related blog posts. This way you can find them all in one
handy post.
- For shaving tips and
tricks, check out this post: Shaving tips
- For more information about epilation, check out: Using an epilator
- Sugaring vs waxing: Sugaring is a vegan option; some waxes are not vegan you have to check before you buy.
One of the main
problems associated with hair removal is ingrown hair! Shaving is not the
only way ingrown hairs can happen. Depilatory
creams can run a similar risk to shaving as it is also a form of
depilation. Because the hairs are being dissolved,
rather than cut, the risk of having ingrown hairs can be far
less than that of shaving. Waxing
and plucking hairs out can also cause ingrown
hairs.
- Removing and preventing ingrown hairs: check out these tips to help you get rid of ingrown hair.
I hope you found this post helpful, just remember
that you do not have to remove your body hair, it’s completely your choice.
Feel free to share your thoughts on hair removal in the comment section below!
