Hair types you needed to know for hair removal

If you want to get rid of your unwanted hair, it is better for you to know the basics of hair types. Then you go to the beauty products store or drug store, you will find that there are so many products in front of you. All those products promise to remove your unwanted hair, but which one should work best for you. Before making your decision, you need to know some basic information about types of hair.

It would be helpful for you to know the different types of hair grown on our bodies. The hair is made of keratin, which is a hard protein. The hair begins to grow beneath the surface of skin and at the roof of hair follicle.

There are two types of hair on your body: vellus and terminal hair. Vellus hair is a kind of thin and soft hair. Most women grow the vellus hair on the back, face and chest. Most hair would be light color and you can hardly see them. However, Vellus hair is a problem for some girls since they are noticeable and darker than other areas. In addition, these kinds of hair offer insulation which can help body keep a steady temperature.

Terminal hair is another type of hair. The coarser, thick hair is classified as terminal hair and men’s chest, back, leg hair. Some medical reasons can cause excess hair.

Those different types of hair should use different hair removal methods. Generally, Vellus hair on the face should not choose shaving method. Vellus hair on the face usually on the upper lip or chin, shaving would cause more your hair stronger and thicker. Vellus hair on face should be treated with other methods such as waxing, laser etc. Shaving thin Vellus hair would break the hair from the middle and the hair would grow stronger than before. You never want to shave your upper lip like a men shaving his beard or mustache every day.   

Men’s mustache and beard are classified as terminal hair; however, they should never treat with waxing products. You will get hurt from waxing treatment since the hair is so strong and coarse. Shaving for me is still recommended.

Leg, back and bikini hair belong to terminal hair. They are coarse. However, bikini area should be treated differently because of bikini skin area is very sensitive. Shaving can be used. However, the best method should be waxing. Soft wax is usually done for large body areas such as leg, back. Soft wax is used with wax strips. For bikini waxing, you had better use the hard wax. The hard wax does not need hair removal wax paper, it can harden itself and you can tear it off directly.

So, for different types of hair, you should use different method. In addition, different body areas should also treated with the right method to achieve the best result.