Permanent Hair Removal | Popular Male Hair Removal Methods For Men

While it’s true that male models, swimmers or artistes used to be just the ones concerned about body hair removal, this phenomenon is getting increasingly common. For most men. In fact, male hair removal is so popular now that many permanent hair removal saloons are offering specialized services just for it!

The alternatives for men’s hair removal are pretty much similar to that for the ladies, although the treatment meted out to the same body part may be different. Their preferences are also unique. The guys like their shoulders, chest and back to be hair free, while women prefer the face, arms and legs. Let’s run through some of the popular male hair removal methods literally “from head to toe”:

Eyebrows Hair Removal

Trimming eyebrows used to be a female dominated exercise. Nowadays, more and more men are treating this as an important aspect of personal grooming as well. Tweezing is still the most common temporary approach to removing hairs in this area. For unibrow hair removal, methods such as waxing are also getting popular. Waxing lasts longer before a regrowth but can be pretty painful since the wax, hair and roots are ripped off in one fell swoop.

Although tweezing and waxing are effective in their own ways, they’re nonetheless shorter term options. Guys seeking a more permanent solution can go for electrolysis or male laser hair removal (reduction only), though they can be costly and take many treatments.

Facial Hair Removal

Men are still accustomed to shaving as a form of hair removal for the face. Predominantly the upper lip, chin and sides of the face. Even though that’s far from permanent hair removal and may cause cuts, razor burns or ingrown hair – especially if it’s a rush job and for those with sensitive skin – it’s still considered relatively an easy solution to implement.

To lower your risk of getting irritations or burning skin with every shave, get a replaceable cartridge razor (or a classical double edge safety razor if you don’t mind paying a bit more), a badger shaving brush and some English glycerin based shaving cream. Then, make use of these supplies using the following steps :

1. Place your brush in a sink of hot water for a minute.
2. Dampen your face
3. Dish out your brush and tilt it upside down while the water drips off. Swap the brush tips in your shaving cream until you get a nice layer of lather.
4. Smear the cream onto your face in an up down circular motion
5. Start shaving downwards in accordance to the direction of your hair growth. Go slow and be attentive. Especially if you’re using a double edged razor.
6. Once its completed, rinse off using cool water.
7. Clean up your tools and keep them properly. Remember to store your brush upside down,
8. Wipe your face dry and apply a generous portion of soothing aftershave

That said, there are alternatives for men looking for a more permanent hair removal solution for their faces. Electrolysis and laser both work but can be less desirable for some people for reasons mentioned earlier.

Chest, Back & Leg Hair Removal

Due to the larger area concerned, men typically use either waxing or laser for chest & back hair removal.

During waxing, the aestheticians will spread hot wax on the chest and back where hair removal is required. A strip of cloth or muslin is then applied and rubbed on top of it. Later, the whole piece is ripped off together with the hair and their roots. It generally lasts an average 2 to 3 months before hair regrowth though results vary across different guys.

The pain factor of such waxing procedures however, is usually enough to steer most guys clear of this method. Besides, although you could DIY by waxing your own chest, help is often required either from professional or your spouse for your back. Since most guys are embarrassed having to seek regular help for such treatment, options such as laser permanent hair removal are considered a popular alternative.

Although it’s much expensive than waxing and probably requires more sessions before effects can be achieved, these have been more or less mitigated by the reduced pain, lesser emotional stress and the more permanent results as compared to waxing. Besides, costs are continuously getting lower since demand has driven a great availability of such services.

Male Pubic Hair Removal

According to USA Today, men are also waxing their pubic regions. Why? For greater sex appeal and a “cleaner” feeling. Some men have even gone the extra mile of getting shapes onto their bikini lines.

Knowing that this can be embarrassing for some guys to get the wax job at the saloon, some aestheticians are offering male pubic hair removal services at home. For those who prefer to DIY, waxing kits can be purchased off the shelf. Bear in mind that since the genitals are a very sensitive region, extra care has to be exercise. That’s probably the same reason why some men prefers just trimming the stray hairs with a specialized hair trimmer or get a professional to do the waxing.

Whatever the male hair removal option you choose, stay cool!