Chest and Body Hair Removal for Men

2011 Body Hair Removal for Men
Having body hair is a natural thing. Everybody has body hair, from the old man at the pool to the young teenager playing volleyball. Some of us have more of it than others. The thing is that body hair can oftentimes be very unpleasant and embarrassing, if not just plain annoying.
I personally cannot stand my body hair. I trim the body hair on my chest, shoulders, and back at least twice a month. It is an annoying, but necessary process of self-maintenance. The worst is if you suffer from excessive body hair. Nobody wants to see a grizzly bear in the pool, if you know what I mean.

It is for these reasons that more and more men are discarding their ego in pursuit of male body hair removal. Men's body hair removal was once considered taboo and emasculating. Nowadays, body hair removal for men is becoming a very commonplace activity. Men all over the world are waxing, shaving, and trimming their body hair so that they can show off their smooth, sheen bodies. Many body hair removal methods are currently available. The simplest method is to just regularly trim your body hair. Although relatively simply, it is an ongoing process that must be repeated several times a month. Another option for male body hair removal is to just shave it all off. There are some problems to this method though. First, the hair tends to grow back thicker and darker. Second, it leaves the shaven area itchy and irritable for two to three days. Thankfully, there are many other at home body hair removal methods available.

Chest hair removal is widely practiced these days by all beauty-conscious people. Removal of hair makes chest look clean with clearly visible muscles. That is why chest hair removal is mandatory for those engaged in bodybuilding and modeling fields. Many women also practice chest hair removal, which makes their skin more attractive.

There are many methods available for chest hair removal, which include shaving, waxing, hair removal creams, and laser and electrolysis methods. The first three are do-it-yourself methods for home use, and they are short term hair removals. The last two are salon methods, practiced only by trained professionals. They offer permanent hair removal. If the hair is too long, cut your hair using a scissor or hair trimmer before practicing any method.

Shaving is a fast, least expensive and most popular method of chest hair removal. But it lasts only for a few days, usually 2 to 4 days, and can cause cuts and irritation. Before shaving, always keep the skin and hair moist, and apply shaving cream at least 3 minutes before shaving. Use only sharp new blade and stock multiple blades. Shave slowly without applying much pressure. Shave down first, then up. Do not shave an area more than twice.

Waxing is another method widely practiced for chest hair removal. It is better than shaving. Waxing can provide more lasting effects. A number of chest hair removal waxers are available in the market. Another alternative to waxing, known as sugaring, is also practiced widely.

Nipple area is highly sensitive with lot of nerves, thus closely tweeze the hair with tweezers. Do not shave or wax this area. Tweezers and epilators are not commonly used for the rest of the chest area. Since they remove hair individually, it will take a longer time to complete one session, and they often need the assistance of another person. yet another widely practiced method is the use of chest hair removal or depilatory creams. These creams dissolve the hair protein making the hair fit to be wiped or washed off the skin. They are comparatively inexpensive and easier to use. But the effect never lasts long.

Laser chest hair removal is a comparatively new technique. It is quick and it offers permanent hair removal. But it requires multiple sessions in one or two week interval and is very expensive.