Although removal of excess hair was something only women worried about, it’s now fair to say that men and women are getting rid of unwanted hair from different parts of their bodies – whilst men also continue to be concerned about how best to keep the hair that they have on their heads (female hair loss is not uncommon, but far more men are affected by baldness than women are).
Dealing firstly with the issue of hair removal, preferred methods have moved away from techniques you can use in your own home to ones that are carried out by trained professionals in the comfort of a salon or hair removal clinic.
Previously, the main methods of hair removal (usually employed by women at that time) were shaving (still a popular method for day-to-day hair removal, mainly from lower legs and armpits); waxing, sugaring, plucking/tweezing and bleaching (the latter obviously did not remove hair but lightened its appearance). Women used (and still use) many of these methods to rid themselves of hair on their legs, bikini line, arms, faces, underarms and tummies.
The disadvantages of these methods varied according to which method was employed: the hair removal was temporary and re-growth was rough, plus skin was often damaged (shaving); the method was painful (waxing, sugaring and plucking) and allergic reactions were not uncommon (bleaching and waxing). Hair removal at home is also rather messy and takes far longer than if it is done professionally by someone with a lot of experience and training.
Enter the dawn of laser hair removal. Whilst women and men had appreciated the availability of things like waxing in beauty salons (less messy and quicker than doing it at home – plus areas that were hard to reach at home could be much more easily accessed by a beautician, so men were able to have their backs and other areas waxed…) more permanent hair removal methods like electrolysis were considered expensive and time-consuming and relatively few people accessed them.
Laser hair removal treatments revolutionised this industry – laser hair removal in London really took off several years ago now – because it is able to cover greater areas, is not as expensive and is less painful than electrolysis. This made laser hair removal much more attractive and a much more viable option than previous methods – but of course it is only available in specialist salons by properly trained technicians.
Laser hair removal continues to grow as an industry and whilst it is considered well-researched and safe, further advances and better understanding of how it can be put to best use is improving the technology year-on-year.
Meanwhile, hair loss (on the head) is considered a major issue for men (and some women) who are turning increasingly towards professional help for restoring their locks or reducing their hair loss. Whilst diet and nutrition can undoubtedly affect some types of hair loss, on the whole it is down to genetics. Remedies for hair loss are rarely effective because the cause is at sub-cellular (DNA) level. Some medications that work on stopping the enzyme responsible for hair loss can be effective and these are available on prescription. Hair transplants are becoming more and more popular and as premier league footballers have been known to use them they are becoming more widely acceptable. Again, choosing a practitioner who is experienced and suitably qualified is essential.
The New York Laser Clinic , in London offers 3 world class clinics offering a wide range of skin treatments, specialising in laser hair removal. The state of the art clinics, along with fully qualified and licensed specialists, ensure that your treatment will be professional, safe, hygienic and relaxed.
