Posted on November 5, 2007 in Temporary Hair Removal
In tweezing a pair of metal forceps/tweezers is used manually to pluck the hairs from the root. It is an ideal method for small areas affected by unwanted body hair. It is mainly used for shaping eyebrows and removing stray hairs from the face. The results of tweezing last for 3 to 8 weeks to grow new hair.
The affects of tweezing on skin are negligible than other hair removal methods. The skin may get a little red or sore and only a slight stinging or pricking sensation is felt during the process. Red bumps may appear due to swollen hair follicles but they usually disappear after some hours.
Top tips for accurate tweezing:
- Brush hair in the direction of hair growth.
- Isolate the hair you want to tweeze.
- Tweeze in the direction of hair growth.
- Pull gently, smoothly and evenly making sure not to yank
- Open your pores with a hot washcloth to make tweezing easier.
- Rub an ice cube over the area after tweezing to reduce redness
- Use a make-up concealer to draw your desired brow shape, then tweeze the hairs that fall below the line.
- Don’t use creams or moisturizers that can cause the tweezers to slip.
- Don’t tweeze nose hairs or hairs growing out of moles.
- To prevent skin trauma, do not use sharp-edged tweezers, as they can puncture the skin and cause scar tissue to form.
- Avoid plucking just before a period as more pain or discomfort may be felt at this time.
Advantages of tweezing:
- It is an excellent and appropriate method for eyebrows or stray hairs on face.
- This is generally a very economical method depending on how much one wishes to spend on good quality tweezers.
Disadvantages of tweezing:
- It is not applicable for large areas.
- It may cause ingrown hairs.
- It may cause pitting or scarring.
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