Belly hair can be embarrassing for both men and women. Although hair growth, quantity and distribution cannot be controlled, steps can be taken to remove it. In fact, you can get rid of it by choosing a short-term or long-term removal system.
Steps
Method 1 of 2: Use a Non-Permanent Removal System
Step 1. Shave your belly
Shaving is one of the simplest ways to remove belly hair. In fact, it allows you to eliminate them quickly, even if it requires more frequent touch-ups than other methods depending on the consistency and quantity of the hairs.
- Only shave your belly after you have moistened your skin. Water helps soften the follicles, making it easier to remove hair.
- Shave in the direction of hair growth only. This can decrease the risk of cutting yourself or cause irritation.
- To prevent infections and cuts, use a clean razor with a sharp blade.
- If your belly hair is particularly thick and abundant, try using an electric razor or beard trimmer.
Step 2. Remove the hair with tweezers
If you don't have many, you can simply remove them with tweezers or by employing the thread method. These procedures allow you to detach the hair below the skin surface, where the follicle is located. Consequently, you only need to make adjustments when they grow back.
- Belly hair can be removed with tweezers. Alternatively, make an appointment at a beauty center that offers hair removal services.
- The thread method, an ancient hair removal technique, involves passing a simple thread on the skin to be depilated.
- Contact a beauty center to find out about this service. In some cities it is difficult to find experts who specialize in this technique.
- Remember that the tweezers and thread method can be painful and irritate the skin, although the latter may be preferable for sensitive skin.
Step 3. Remove belly hair with wax or sugar paste
Just like tweezers, waxing and sugar paste removes hair from the follicle, which retards growth for longer than shaving. Sugar waxing and hair removal can be very effective if the hair is covering a large part of the belly. If done regularly, they may also reduce overall hair growth over time.
- Waxing consists of applying a thin layer of hot, melted or cold wax to the skin, and then pulling it in the opposite direction to where the hair grows. In this way they are eradicated from the follicle.
- Just like waxing, sugar hair removal involves applying a thin layer of hot sugar paste, which is then lifted off the skin to pull out the hair. It is a particularly suitable option for sensitive skin.
- Decide whether to try one of these methods at home or visit a beauty center to perform the procedure.
- For best results and less pain, trim long or thick hair before waxing or waxing with sugar.
- Sugar waxing or hair removal kits are available in perfumery and beauty shops. These services are also offered by most beauty salons. Although they are expensive, they guarantee high effectiveness.
- Be aware that sugar waxing and hair removal can be very painful, especially the first few times or if you have extremely sensitive skin. In most cases, you have to undergo the treatment every four to six weeks to remove the hair from the belly.
- Do a little test with the wax or sugar paste to make sure you don't have any allergic reactions. Also remember that these products should never be used on areas affected by cracks or inflammation, as they can exacerbate the irritation.
Step 4. Apply hair removal cream
This product has a chemical formulation that breaks down the protein structure of the hair, dissolving it and transforming it into a gelatinous mass. This is a quick and painless way to remove belly hair, especially if it is thick and occupies a large area.
- Hair removal creams come in various forms, including gels, creams, lotions, sprays and ball applicators.
- Since you will need to apply chemicals to your skin, it is important to perform a skin test to look for any allergic reactions. Also, the depilatory cream should not be applied to skin affected by cracks or inflammation.
- Apply it to the area covered with hair. Leave it on for as long as recommended by the package, then remove it with a sponge or rinse it along with the mass of dissolved hair.
- If you experience burning during the procedure, remove the product immediately.
- Depilatory creams help keep regrowth under control for a period of time between one and ten days.
Method 2 of 2: Undergo Permanent Hair Removal
Step 1. Consider laser hair removal
If you want to remove hair in the long term, opt for the laser, which uses a beam of light to destroy hair follicles. Although it requires multiple treatments, laser removal allows you to remove hair for a prolonged period or permanently.
- This method is most effective in the case of light skin and dark hair, as it is easier for the laser to penetrate the hair follicles under these conditions.
- Laser hair removal is a medical procedure. It should be performed under the supervision of a doctor or qualified professional to achieve good results and minimize the risk of burning the skin.
- The number of treatments to be performed depends on the amount of hair. It generally takes four or six sessions scheduled about six weeks apart.
- Laser hair removal does not always guarantee definitive results and may require periodic maintenance sessions.
- There are also laser devices for home use. Talk to an expert to see if this solution is right for you. However, remember that home treatment carries several risks.
Step 2. Consider electrolysis
Just like laser hair removal, electrolysis is a medical procedure that stops hair growth, although it uses shortwave radiation instead of light. It is able to remove hair from the belly effectively and permanently.
- To perform the electrolysis, a thin probe is inserted under the skin and inside the hair follicle. At that point, shortwave radiation is sent through the probe to destroy the follicle.
- In order to completely remove the hair from the belly, it is generally necessary to perform a series of treatments for a certain amount of time.
- Electrolysis should be performed by a physician or qualified professional to minimize the risk of infection from unsterile needles or scarring due to incorrect execution.
Step 3. Consider epilation with needles
Similar to lasers and electrolysis, hair removal with needles uses an electrical discharge that destroys the hair follicles. It can be an effective and permanent method for removing smaller amounts of hair, while it is not always practical for those who need to shave a larger area.
- Needle epilation involves inserting a fine needle into the hair canal. The expert performing the procedure will then send an electric shock through the needle to destroy the hair at the base of the follicle. She could then use tweezers to remove any loose hair.
- Also in this case, to completely depilate the belly it may be necessary to perform a series of treatments.
Step 4. Contact your doctor
If the hair that affects the belly is particularly annoying or you cannot get rid of it with any treatment, it is possible that it is due to a condition such as hirsutism. Make an appointment with a specialist to make sure you are not suffering from any ailments that may affect the effectiveness of the treatments you undergo.
- Hirsutism is a disease that mainly affects women (but also to a lesser extent men). It is characterized by the growth of unwanted hair in places typical of a male subject due to an excess of androgens, including testosterone.
- Hypertrichosis is a pathology characterized by an increase in hairiness in a certain area of the body without any correlation with androgens. Unfortunately, there are few treatments for this disorder and the results are often unsatisfactory. In most cases, doctors suggest trying hair removal procedures to combat the abnormal hair growth typically associated with hypertrichosis.
