Chest Hair Removal - Waxing

For best results with chest hair removal follow these suggestions:

Avoid showering and making the hair wet prior to waxing. Hair absorbs the water making it soft and less likely to adhere well to the wax. Tough hair is easier to pull off.

Be sure to test a small area of skin first to make sure there is no acute sensitivity or allergic reaction to chest hair removal with waxing.

Hair should be at least 1/8 inch long. If it isn't wait until it reaches this length.

Be sure to wash the skin thoroughly and dry it well beforehand to remove any lotions or oils which may prevent the wax from adhering closely to the skin.

Heat the wax carefully so as not to overheat and thus burn the skin when applying. Test on a small area first. The consistency should be soft rather than runny.

If pain and discomfort is a main concern use a pain reducing gel or cream available from pharmacists. These solutions should be applied 30 to 60 minutes before waxing so the skin is numbed beforehand.

Apply a thin layer of wax in the direction of the hair growth and peel back with a rapid movement close to the skin. Do not pull up or out, rather pull back.

Clean the skin with a warm moist towel afterwards to remove excess wax.

Avoid wearing tight clothing over freshly waxed areas to minimize the risk of irritation and ingrown hairs.

After 24-48 hours exfoliate the skin (with a Loofa sponge for example) to prevent the dead skin from accumulating and causing hair to become ingrown after chest hair removal.

GiGi Brazilian Body Hard Wax achieves the desired results when using waxing for chest hair removal.

Chest Hair Removal - Wet Shaving

CAUTION: Some find the shaving option unacceptable for chest hair removal due to the irritation it causes when stubble reappears shortly afterwards. There can also be an acute problem with ingrown hairs in some cases. Once the shaving option is taken for chest hair removal it will need to be done regularly.

If you still really want to try wet shaving for chest hair removal, use these suggestions to minimize the discomfort:

Always wet the hair first for at least 3 minutes. Hair absorbs water which makes it stand up making it easier to shave. Wet hair also reduces wear on the blade. Shaving after taking a shower is an ideal time.

For a close shave with minimal irritation, try and use an angle of approximately 30 degrees between the blade and the skin.

To lessen the risk of razor burn and extend the life of the blade, allow shaving cream to sit on the skin for 4 minutes before shaving. Thick shaving cream or foam offers the best protection against irritation and cuts.

Use a sharp new blade. If you need to use pressure on the blade it is time to change it. Using a blunt blade can increase the danger of ingrown hair.

Splash the skin with cold water after shaving to help stop any bleeding from small nicks and also remove any traces of soap or lather.

Look for a shaving cream with moisturizers such as vitamin E or aloe.

Be sure to clean the area afterwards with soap and water to reduce the risk of infection. Ideally, give the area a second cleansing using cotton balls and rubbing alcohol. Then follow up with a dose after shave lotion.

Chest Hair Removal - Laser Treatment

Chest hair removal by laser treatment can take between 1 to 3 hours depending on the size of the area to be treated. At least 2 or 3 treatments are necessary.

An absolute requirement is that the hair must be darker than the surrounding skin. White skin with dark hair responds best. Persons with dark, coarse hair are the easiest to treat as dark hair contains melanin, a dark pigment which attracts the laser light so more laser energy is absorbed. Fewer sessions are needed. Light colored hair is more difficult to treat and blonde and red hair are very difficult to treat requiring multiple sessions with varied results.

As for pain with laser chest hair removal, this varies from person to person depending on their sensitivity. Some have described the sensation to a slight sting on the skin. Others say it feels like a pinch on the skin.

The cost of laser chest hair removal can vary according to geographic area. Use your local yellow pages and telephone a few laser clinics to get comparisons.

Chest Hair Removal - The Nipples

Use tweezers. Stretch the skin slightly, grip the hair close to the root, and pull gently, firmly and evenly. Yanking the hair may cause it to break off thus increasing the risk of ingrown hair.

Use good tweezers. Make sure you are in good even light. Pull the hairs in the direction of growth. The degree of pain and discomfort will depend of course on an individual's sensitivity and pain toleration level.

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