Unwanted hair growth is something that is not wanted by both women and men across the globe. So do different countries prefer specific hair removal methods to others? We thought we would look at the following countries to see what approach they choose to remove their unwanted hair, but first let’s quickly run over what hair removal methods there are....

Waxing aftercare is so important to help keep your skin in its best condition and to keep any reactions that you may experience at bay. It is at this point when it will need the most care and attention. It is also important to prevent (as much as possible) the chance for ingrown hairs to form and pimples from being...

Waxing and depilatory creams are two very different types of hair removal methods, and both have different outcomes. So we thought we’d put to you the pros and cons of each to help you determine which is better suited for you and your lifestyle. First, let’s look at what the difference is between waxing and depilatory creams. Waxing is a...

It really is the bain of our lives for those that dream of a body without hair, and something we spend millions as a collective, yearly on achieving what is portrayed as the perfect body - soft, smooth and hair free. Can hair removal permanently stop hair growth? In essence, no but what it can do is make the hair...

Waxing is a fantastic method to remove any unwanted hair you may have, and one that will leave you hair free for up to four weeks. But as with most forms of hair removal, you may find that you have a common reaction afterwards. Common reactions from waxing include: Redness & inflammation Bumps Pimples (whiteheads) Ingrown hairs There are of...

You may have never realised but if you are on certain medication then this can have an effect on your waxing session, and in some cases, you shouldn’t be waxing at all. So we thought we’d delve deeper to name some medications that you may be on and shouldn’t be waxing with, and why this happens. There are certain types...

Have you ever wondered why anybody would go to a salon to get waxed when you can simply do it at home? Well, there are numerous reasons as to why some prefer a salon wax and others prefer at home waxing, so we thought we’d see the advantages and disadvantages of both to help you choose the right waxing path...

It’s a fact of life that when women hit the menopause, they’re hormones change and some start to produce noticeable facial hair. But did you know that many women from as early as late teenage years also have visible hair growth? You probably haven’t noticed, because the women that have this tend to remove this unwanted hair. There are a...

Chin hair is what some men often look forward to growing, whereas for women, it definitely is on the list of unwanted hair growth. Chin hair is normally associated with men and is something perceived as not being able to be grown by women. However, women are very much capable of growing hair on their chin, and it is perfectly...

Hair removal isn’t anything new and although it’s been a topic of conversation for thousands of years, whether ladies should or shouldn’t remove unwanted hair growth, have you ever wondered where it all stemmed from? It was the Egyptians that started to make this craze fashionable, but let’s skip back even further and look at the days of the cavemen...

Lip hair is completely normal for both men and women to have, and starts developing when either sex is going through puberty. For men, the hair will naturally appear darker and for women, it will normally appear, thin, fine and very light in colour. Many women experience darker hair growth on their lip, which can be a nuisance to them,...

Hair grows on our body for many different reasons and often the majority of it is unwanted and has been unwanted for thousands of years. From the Neolithic times where it was seen as an opportunity for an opponent to grab onto to Roman times when it told people your social status - i.e. the less body hair you had,...

Both waxing and laser hair removal are methods of removing unwanted hair, with one on a longer-term basis and the other is one being semi-permanent removal. Waxing involves applying either a hot wax, sugar wax or wax strip to the area you want to get rid of hair and then pull the fabric/paper strip off which will pull the hairs...

Ingrown hairs can be a true nuisance for anyone, and predominantly occur when hair has been removed. They usually appear on the face and neck for men, where they shave; legs, groin area and armpits for both men and women. An ingrown hair will happen when the hair has been cut/shaved or waxed short, and in close proximity to the...

Laser hair removal has been the ‘fashionable’ way to remove that unwanted hair over the past few years. Being commercially available for members of the public since the 1990’s and now having the ease of being able to do it in the comfort of your own home, with devices designed for use by non-trained experts is it any wonder that...

Best type of wax to use on different body parts Waxing is a form of epilation (the removal of hair) that has been in existed since the ancient Egyptians. It is a fantastic form of hair removal with longer lasting results than other methods of hair removal. Wax can be used anywhere on the body for the removal of unwanted...

Epilation is a wonderful and easy way to remove unwanted hair growth from any part of the body, and lasts anywhere between three to six weeks. But with it also comes pain and redness. So in this post we want to help you to reduce the redness and pain from epilation. What is epilation and what causes the pain? Epilation...

Permanent hair removal is something many of us would love to achieve for those pesky leg hairs, chin hairs and even bikini line. The downside is the cost of laser or light therapy sessions and the number of them required. So is there something you can do at home to achieve this? - Yes! Will an epilator remove hair permanently?...

Epilation is a fantastic hair removal method, and one that can last for many weeks, unlike many other hair removal methods. An epilator is an electronic device that extracts the whole hair straight from the hair follicle. It simulates plucking but instead of grabbing one hair at a time, it pinches multiple in one go. The great advantage of epilating...

Whether you use an epilator or choose to wax, both are great forms of hair removal, that can bring you hair free areas, for a long period of time. Alas with most things, there are pros and cons to both and here in this article, we shall discuss them. Pros to waxing There are different methods of waxing, which include;...