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| Shaver |
Approx 3 days |
Painless
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Cut skin easily and new hair will become thicker and denser |
| Hair Removal Cream |
Approx 3 days |
Painless
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Chemicals can easily cause skin irritations and even rashes. Not suitable for use during menstruation |
| Tweezers
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Approx 4-5 days
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Very Painful
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May cause ingrown hair and folliculitis easily |
| Wax
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Approx 2-4 weeks
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Very Painful
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If peeled improperly, hair will remain inside the hair follicles, causing folliculitis |
| Electric Epilator |
Approx 2-4 weeks |
Very Painful |
May cause dryness, itchiness or redness of skin |
| Home-use Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) machine |
Approx 2-4 weeks |
Painless
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- 15-20 sessions needed;
- Weak and dispersed light source that can only remove thick hair exposed;
- Light beams with different energy levels are difficult to control; may damage skin easily, causing swell or burn ;
- Higher risk of burning the skin when not operated by professionals
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