Trends in Body Hair Removal for Men

Recent years have seen new trends developing in body hair removal for men. According to studies, at least 50% of men under the age of 50 use some form of hair removal aside from normal facial shaving. In fact, depending on who you ask, this figure has been shown to be as high as 90%.

In the past, waxing and shaving was reserved for swimmers and bodybuilders, while every other man held onto their hair with pride. Now, as fashions have changed, so have men's thoughts and perceptions on grooming. Whether they want to show off their muscles, get a tattoo, please their partner, or improve their appearance, hair removal is becoming an accepted practice.

In other words, being excessively hairy is no longer the measure by which male attractiveness is judged. The cave man look is out, and a clean-cut, well-groomed image is being embraced. While some men don't want to remove body hair completely, there is definitely a growing trend toward taming out-of-control hair growth.

Eyebrows: Most men aren't styling and shaping their brows to perfectly manicured arches, but the bushy unibrow has certainly become a thing of the past. Whether it is by waxing, laser, or a little bit of clipping, men are now sporting neatly trimmed - and completely separate - eyebrows.

Ears: Scientists have proven that your ear size increases with age, and apparently so does the amount of ear hair. And, no, you do not have to be a senior citizen to begin noticing this fact. So, remove those long wild strands poking from the top of your ears and lobes, because smooth ears are definitely in style.

Neck: Fuzzy hair popping above the back of your collar and travelling around your neck can ruin even the best of hair cuts. Many men are discovering the advantages of various hair removal methods in providing a neat and "put-together" appearance.

Chest and Stomach: While some men - or their partners - like a smooth, hairless chest, there are others who continue to associate chest hair with masculinity. But, even though a little hair may still be fashionable, thick and out-of-control is no longer vogue. In this case, too much of a good thing can be a bad thing. So, if you can be compared to a gorilla, you may want to consider a little trimming or thinning.

Shoulders and Back: Even those who prefer to keep a little bit of body hair agree that the shoulders and back should be hair-free zones.

Pubic Area: More men are choosing laser hair removal to thin or eliminate hair in the pubic area since it is longer-lasting than waxing, less painful than electrolysis, and does not result in the itch and stubbly regrowth often associated with shaving.

Laser Body Hair Removal for Men

There are several hair removal options for men, but laser treatments offer the best long-term solution. Of course, shaving is the easiest and least expensive, but it is not recommended for certain areas such as the eyebrows or pubic area due to possible irritation and stubbly regrowth.

Waxing can be quite painful and can cause severe irritation, especially on large areas like the chest and stomach. And, like shaving or depilatory creams, waxing does not reduce regrowth and must be kept up on a regular basis.

Men may want hair completely removed in some areas while simply thinned-out or tamed in others. Besides electrolysis, laser treatment is the only other hair removal method that can thin rather than remove hair altogether. Actually, it can do both - to your preference and specification! And, many men choose laser over electrolysis because it is less painful.

Typically, hair removal will require 5-8 treatments, and most men will notice a reduction in hair quantity as well as slower and thinner regrowth. Once the desired results have been achieved, they can usually be maintained with yearly touch-ups.

It is important to note that laser hair removal works best on light skin with dark hair, and is much less effective on very blonde hair. Tanned skin may also be a problem, so it is important to speak with a professional to find the best time of year and type of procedure for your skin type.

Ideas about body hair removal for men are changing. With a neater, cleaner, well-groomed look becoming fashionable, more and more men are considering their options and discovering that laser is the best and most effective hair removal treatment.