Epilation
Epilation is the removal of hair from the root, which is different from depilation that involves the removal of part of the hair above the surface of the skin. The most common methods of epilation include waxing, sugaring, epilation devices, lasers, threading, intense pulsed light or electrology. Tweezing or pinching is also considered a method of epilation.
Methods of Epilation[edit | edit source]
Waxing[edit | edit source]
Waxing is a popular method of epilation. It involves applying a layer of wax to the skin, allowing it to harden, and then ripping it off, pulling the hair out from the root. This method can be painful, but it is effective and results can last for several weeks.
Sugaring[edit | edit source]
Sugaring is similar to waxing, but uses a sticky, sugar-based paste instead of wax. It is often considered less painful than waxing and can be done at home.
Epilation Devices[edit | edit source]
Epilation devices (epilators) are handheld devices that mechanically grasp multiple hairs simultaneously and pull them out. Epilators come in corded, rechargeable and battery operated designs.
Lasers[edit | edit source]
Laser hair removal is a long-term method of epilation. It uses a concentrated beam of light (laser) to damage the hair follicle, preventing or reducing the growth of hair.
Threading[edit | edit source]
Threading is an ancient method of hair removal that originated in the Middle East and South Asia. It involves twisting a loop of thread around hairs to pull them out.
Intense Pulsed Light[edit | edit source]
Intense pulsed light (IPL) is a technology used in various skin treatments, including hair removal. It uses specific wavelengths of light to target, heat, and destroy hair follicles.
Electrology[edit | edit source]
Electrology is the practice of electrical hair removal to permanently remove human hair from the body. Electrolysis is the actual process of removing hair using electricity.
See Also[edit | edit source]
- Hair removal
- Depilation
- Laser hair removal
- Electrology
- Intense pulsed light
- Threading
- Waxing
- Sugaring
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