Shaving
The most common form of hair removal is shaving, when shaving it is important to use some form of lubricant such as foam, gel or oil gel is my favourite.
If shaving for the first time or the hairs are long try shaving in the direction of the hairs and then against the hairs. Rinse your legs with cool water and pat dry do not rub after shaving, always apply moisturiser afterwards to stop your legs irritating.
Creams & Lotions
Creams and lotions are a quick and easy way to remove unwanted hair, firstly you must always read the directions and perform a patch test first to check for alergeic reaction. Simply apply a thin even layer and wait for the time stated in the directions, then gently wipe off whilst showering with cool water do not rub, and moisturise afterwards.
Epilation
Epilators provide a longer term of hair removal of up to four weeks, NOTE: epilatiors are not suitable for person with diabetes or varicose veins.
A epilator looks similar to a lady shave, they have rotating discs that act like tweezers pulling out the hairs from the roots. This can be slightly painful for the first few times, but gradually the hairs become weaker making it less painful. But when the hairs become weaker they can become ingrown these can be removed with tweezers. You can help to prevent ingrown hairs by using a scrubglove or a loofer daily also promotes circulation which can help to make the look better.
Waxing
I don't know a great deal about waxing so maybe someone could email me with some info, womens comments are welcome too.
Electrolysis
NOTE: electrolysis is not suitable for persons with diabetes or varicose veins.
Electrolysis is a pair of electric tweezers that send a charge to the root of the hair, after repeated use it can become permanent. The hairs have to be removed one at a time and this is very time consuming.
Laser Treatment
I don't know much about this either, all I know is it's very expensive and permanent.
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