Modern Hair Removal Options Are Safe and Mostly Painless

While probiotics can help you grow and maintain healthy and gorgeous hair on your head, they can't do much for unwanted hair elsewhere. Thankfully, there are several effective modern options for hair removal. You have your choice of home solutions (including home laser systems) or having a professional help you take care of that unwanted hair permanently.

Shaving Remains a Standard, but Razors Have Improved

Women have been shaving for more than a century and removing body hair for much of human history. Ever since exposing your legs became a common practice, hair removal on the legs has become the norm. Shaving can lead to nicks and cuts, as well as painful irritation in the form of razor burn.

Thankfully, modern razors are much kinder to your skin than older versions. Many of them have moisturization strips built-in that help reduce the negative impact of shaving on your skin. They also have safety guards that reduce the potential for a serious cut. Combining a modern razor with a shaving cream (not bar soap) can help you ensure silky smooth legs with minimal irritation. However, the downside is that you will need to shave almost every day to maintain that appearance.

Laser Hair Removal Can Offer You Smooth Skin Forever

Once only an option for people with a lot of money and certain skin types, laser hair removal is now an option for almost everyone. Unlike electrolysis, waxing, and sugaring, which can be somewhat painful, laser hair removal can be mildly irritating (but only for a short period). Mild analgesics can help offset that discomfort for those with lower pain tolerance. The laser burns the follicle, preventing it from generating new hairs. Your hair does grow in cycles, however, so you will need multiple treatments for permanent hair removal. After completing multiple sessions, likely over the course of roughly two years, you will have smooth legs without the daily maintenance of shaving. People describe the sensation of laser hair removal like a rubber band snapping against the skin. While uncomfortable, it should be tolerable for most people.

Modern technology has created more options for women to address unwanted body hair. Getting rid of unwanted hair has never been easier or less painful. Women today have many different options for hair removal. Whether you need a quick shave or want permanent results, there are no-pain options that will work for you.