hairy?

Hair is composed of cornified threads of cells that develop from the epidermis and cover most of the body. Each hair has a medulla, cortex, and cuticle. The medulla in the center contains soft keratin and air. The cortex, the innermost thickest layer, has the pigment that gives hair color. The cuticle, the outermost layer, has cells that overlap like scales. Both the cuticle and cortex have hard keratin.

The hair root in a hair follicle is embedded beneath the skin. The hair shaft protrudes from the skin. Hair sheds and is replaced constantly during growth and rest phases. Hair has a protective function: eyebrows keep sweat from running into the eyes, nose and ear hairs filter dust from the air, and scalp hairs protect against abrasion and overexposure to sun rays.

Hair follicles extend into the dermis; the deep ends expanded parts are called hair bulbs. A papilla (connective tissue protrusion that contains capillaries) protrudes into the hair bulb and provides nutrients for the growing hair. The hair follicle walls have an inner epithelial root sheath and an outer dermal root sheath. The epithelial root sheath has an inner and an outer layer that thins as it approaches the hair bulb. It becomes the matrix, the actively growing part of the hair bulb that produces the hair.

Different Types of Hair

Before removing hair, it helps to know about the different types of hair on our bodies. All hair is made of keratin, a hard protein that's also found in your fingernails and toenails. Hair growth begins beneath the surface of your skin at a hair root inside a hair follicle, a small tube in the skin.

You have two types of hair on your body. Vellus hair is soft, fine, and short. Most women have vellus hair on their chest, back, and face. It can be darker and more noticeable in some women than others, especially those with darker complexions. Vellus hair helps the body maintain a steady temperature by providing some insulation.

Terminal hair is coarser, darker, and longer than vellus hair. It's the type of hair that grows on your head. Around puberty, terminal hair starts to grow in the armpits and pubic region. On guys, terminal hair begins to grow on the face and other parts of the body such as the chest, legs, and back. Terminal hair is there to provide cushioning and protection.

In some cases, excess hair growth, called hirsutism (pronounced: hur-soo-tih-zum), may be the result of certain medical conditions. In girls, polycystic ovary syndrome and other hormonal disorders can cause dark, coarse hair to grow on the face, especially the upper lip and chin, as well as on the chest, belly, and back. Some medications, like anabolic steroids, also can cause hirsutism.

Modern technology has brought us new technique on how to reduce hair in our body. Permanent and temporary hair removals are now available nowadays. You can choose waxing or permanent hair removal which is much expensive though. Now the real question is what the side effects of the said procedures especially permanent hair removal.
Here are some:
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Painful

• First line defense for bacteria is lessen or wound infection
• Skin sensitivity
• Lifetime hair loss (if permanent hair removal)
• Expensive
• burning or peeling on the skin after
• the appearance of "stripes" where the skin pigment has been affected by the laser beam (if unsuccessful procedure is done)
• laser scars

Here are some reasons why you should undergo waxing rather than permanent hair removal
• You armpit, legs, back, chest and mustache looks clean and appealing
• Its less invasive
• It has few side effects
• Cheap
• Can be done anytime
• Its only temporary

So are you still going for laser hair removal? Think twice folks.If you are going for waxing, a numbing cream will help you.

facts about waxing

Waxing is one of a woman’s beauty regimens wherein pain is associated with. For centuries, waxing has been practiced by many women especially ancient Egyptians. They were actually the epitome of beauty and self caring. As the centuries passed, tattooing, piercing and waxing is still practiced.
Nowadays, a lot of products came from different active contents and usage. Waxing is somewhat still painful though for other s that is not knowledgeable enough. Numbing creams became prevalent.

TOPICS
Common facts about waxing
Dos and don’ts
Types of waxing
Numbing creams
Directions for self waxing


Common facts about waxing
Waxing is the removal of hair from its roots. Basically, after waxing, it will take 1-3 weeks before the hair grows back again depending on the wax you used. There are many types of getting rid of your unwanted hair in the body which are shaving, sugaring or using chemical depilatory creams. Even permanent hair removal is now available entirely.

Types of waxing
• Eyebrow waxing
• Bikini, Male genital, & Hollywood/Brazilian waxing
• Leg waxing
• Arm/underarm waxing
• Back waxing
• Chest waxing
• Entire body wax


Dos and Don’ts of waxing
1. Do wash your legs, armpits, back or chest with tepid water after waxing.
Rationale: Tepid or warm to touch water will constrict your pores which helps in blocking the bacteria from entering your pores. Cold water will dilate your pores which bacteria can enter that leads to infection.
2. Do use a numbing cream to help you in the agonizing pain that waxing will give you.
3. Don’t moisturize right before waxing.
4. Don’t pull the hair every which way.
Rationale: It will irritate your skin which leads to pimple like effect after.
5. Do put some baby powder after waxing.
Rationale: It will calm your pores.


Numbing creams

These are the most popular numbing creams in the market.
1. Dr. numb .It is a generally used numbing cream and has 5% Lidocaine and the most effective numbing cream so far in the world.
2. EMLA.It is also a generally used numbing cream and has 4% Lidocaine. It’s been in the market before 2001.
3. NO Scream cream. This product is specifically made for waxing but has limited content of Lidocaine.
4. LMX.Works for waxing but you will still feel the pain.
Directions for self waxing


Eyebrow Waxing
1. First step is to prepare the eyebrow area. To clean any dirt, oil or makeup, wash the eyebrow area, as wax does not adhere properly over greasy skin.
2. Apply ice or astringent to numb the skin cells so that it would be less painful.
3. Determine the desired and proper shape of eyebrow by looking into the mirror and using a white eyebrow pencil. Find the proper arc of eyebrow. Start of the eyebrow should be in straight line with nostril. Middle of the eyebrow is just above the iris, when looking straight. End of the eyebrow is at diagonal line from nostril, mid of mouth and other end of the eye. You can use eyebrow stencil also to find the even shape.
4. Now heat the wax to a desired temperature for the best results. While using hot wax near the eye area, be extra careful. Do not over heat it and prevent it from spilling into eyes, as it can be dangerous to eyes.
5. To find the natural arc of the eyebrows and direction of hair growth, comb the eyebrows with an eyebrow brush or toothbrush.
6. You can take the help of toothpick or any pointed tip object to separate the unwanted hairline.
7. Now it is time to apply wax. To avoid spilling and dripping, take little wax at a time at spatula.
8. It should be applied in the direction of hair growth and remove hair in small quantity at a time to avoid too much removing of hair.
9. Now stick a linen strip to the applied wax and press for few minutes to let the wax adhere properly.
10. Remove the strip quickly, pulling with a sudden jerk in the opposite direction of growth of hair.
11. Repeat this procedure until you get desired results.
12. Clean any leftover wax from the skin as it can clog pores.
13. Do not apply anything like lotions, makeup, and sunscreens, bleaching creams or any chemical at the waxed area for some hours. Let the skin heal from any redness and puffiness as top layer of skin gets removed in waxing. For any allergic reaction, you can consult physician.


Brazilian Waxing
*We suggest that you should go to a saloon or spa who do offer brazilian waxing


Leg waxing
1. Purchase a wax kit that is specifically designed for leg hair, and contains washable waxing strips—these can be purchased separately if necessary.
2. Read the wax kit’s instructions, paying particular attention to heating instructions.
3. Heat wax according to the instructions. Test wax on the hairless part of the back of your hand to ensure that it is not too hot.
4. Sit down on a clean uncarpeted surface. Moving in the direction of hair growth spread a thin layer of wax over a section of your calf that is smaller than your waxing strip to test for sensitivity.
5. Quickly place the waxing strip over the warm wax and press down firmly. Allow the wax to cool slightly before moving on to the next step.
6. Use one hand to pull the skin taut, and swiftly pull the fabric strip up and in the opposite direction of the hair growth.
7. Allow skin a chance to settle down by placing a cool, slightly damp wash cloth over the waxed area. Move on to a new, possibly larger section when you are certain your skin is not sensitive to the product. Repeat the process until finished.


Underarm waxing
1. Prepare the wax per the instructions on the label. Some waxes require warming, while others are used cold. Most importantly, make sure the consistency is smooth.
2. Wash the underarm area with a mild body cleanser and water, and then pat dry. Don't scrub, as this will irritate the skin and make it more sensitive to waxing.
3. Apply a light dusting of either talcum or baby powder to absorb any moistness or body oils. This will allow the wax to adhere to the hair for easier removal.
4. Spread a thin layer of wax to the underarm layer, making sure that you do so in the direction the hair is growing.
5. Place the hand of the arm being waxed behind your head in order to make the skin taut. This will help ensure that you don't miss the hairs in the crease of the underarm.
6. Press the cloth strip smoothly on the waxed portion of your skin. Use your fingers to rub the cloth back and forth in order to make certain that the cloth is fully adhered to the wax.
7. Take hold of the bottom of the cloth strip and quickly pull it in the opposite direction of the growth of the hair. You should keep the cloth parallel and very close to the skin in order to get the best results. Repeat the process until the entire underarm area is hair-free, and then do the other arm in the same manner.
8. Pluck any stray hairs with a pair of tweezers to complete the procedure. Rinse with cool water to soothe the waxed area.

Just remember folks that our skin is the body's first shield to infection.

facts about numbing cream

Science had helped us for centuries. Through science, traveling, health, beauty, communication, etc is much simpler nowadays. On this computer age, a lot of breakthrough happened in the world of science. Robots were discovered, surgery is much widely popular, communication is much easier and satisfying and a lot more.

Tattooing and piercing has been practiced since the first civilization begun. Most tribes practice piercing to determine a person’s role in the community or to test his manhood. Other tribes practice tattooing to show their status and authority in a community. Based on the people who experienced tattooing and piercing, all agree that the pain is excruciating.

On 1998 a company manufactured a numbing cream called EMLA. It was the first popular numbing cream on the market. This numbing cream was specifically made for tattooing and piercing. The active content of the product is Lidocaine which is a local anesthetic that alters depolarization which locks the sensory neurons. After a few years, a lot of numbing creams was introduced to the market such as LMX4, IPL, Pliaglis, etc as a numbing cream used for tattoo, piercing, waxing and even permanent cosmetics. Today a numbing cream is the most effective in all numbing creams in the market. The product is called dr. numb. It has 5% Lidocaine and approved by FDA. Out of all numbing creams, this product is highly recommended by tattoo artist around the world. Between EMLA and dr. numb, drnumb works much faster and better. It will last until 2-3 hours and it’s non-oily unlike EMLA. If you use EMLA, the product will take its effect after 45 minutes and last until 30 minutes. If you will have a 6 inches tattoo, you will have to apply EMLA for about 5-8 times.

Numbing cream had some issues too. 1 student died because of using a numbing cream and wrapped the area using a plastic wrapped. We can’t blame the company who made it simple because it was her mistake not to follow the instructions written on the box of the product. She went to coma and died after 2 weeks.

Every product in the market, either medicine, cream, lotion, gel or oil has its side effects in the human body. It’s definitely in our hands to choose the best product for our needs and off course the side effects it will give us that we have to deal. It's just a matter of being wise and picky in everything we feed our body.