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Leg hair removal:the 5 different techniques to know

Leg waxing

More and more women are won over by leg hair removal wax, hot or cold. It is also the method most recommended by beauticians to have soft and clear skin for longer. The problem with this technique is that it is relatively painful. To prepare for this and get your body used to this feeling, start with the less hairy areas. Apply a thin layer (especially not too thick) of cold or hot wax in the direction of hair growth. Once the skin is well covered and the wax strip applied correctly, remove with a quick, dry blow against the direction of hair growth.

Leg hair removal with depilatory cream


For the most cozy who do not want to undergo the ordeal of wax, depilatory cream is the best solution. With this painless method, the cream dissolves the hair which softens and pulls out with a simple spatula. Apply a good layer of depilatory cream (or spray) to your clean, dry skin, then leave on for 5 to 8 minutes. After that, all that remains is to remove the cream using the spatula provided, or rinse with water. The hairs will go away at this time. The downside with this method of leg hair removal is that the hair roots remain intact. The hairs will therefore reappear more quickly and the regrowth will be blacker, thicker. Also, allergic reactions are quite common with some products. This method is not suitable for sensitive skin.

The electric epilator for depilating your legs

The electric epilator is also a very effective method for depilating the legs. Only, the operation is a real torture, because it is painful. The device has tiny tweezers or rotating discs that pull out the hairs very quickly with their bulb. Care must be taken that the hairs are depilated in the opposite direction of their growth and not to leave the appliance on the same area for more than a few seconds. Thanks to this technique of depilation of the legs , you will be quiet for several weeks. However, it can promote ingrown hairs. Therefore, it is rather ideal for finishing.

Using the razor for leg hair removal

The razor remains the most used way to remove leg hair. It is both practical and painless and can be used quickly in the bath or shower with soap or shower gel, neither seen nor known. But unfortunately, with the razor, the regrowth is fast. In addition, the hair that appears after a few days is thicker, not to mention the risk of cuts and irritation.

Permanent leg laser hair removal

With the laser, depilation of the legs is final after the recommended 3 to 6 sessions. The operation is only done in a medical setting and not in a beauty salon. The laser targets the hair, heats it to make it disappear and destroys the bulb, which prevents regrowth. This radical method is also very expensive:count around 1,600 to 2,500 euros.