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Convincing Him To Take It Off: Back Hair Removal

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Many men know that women find back hair unsightly but some men are so befuddled by the process that they never even attempt to get rid of their back hair. It's ironic - most men begin shaving way before they have facial hair, but they seem less sure about what to do with back hair. In any case, if you are a man with back hair (or if you know a man you'd like to see smoothed out a bit) there are a few options.

What is his best option for permanent back hair removal?

For men who want to get rid of hair permanently, laser treatment is probably your best option. Although laser hair removal is expensive and is generally done in a salon, the results are permanent or at least very long-lasting (depending on the laser used and the individual hair). Laser hair removal can produce some redness and irritation, but in most people this fades really quickly, leaving very soft skin. There are also home laser kits available, which successfully remove back hair, but do not give permanent results - contrary to what some advertisers would like you to believe.

Are there any affordable options?

Yes! For men who don't want to spend a small fortune on laser hair removal treatments, waxing or sugaring is best for back hair removal. It is long lasting and produces hairs that grow back sparser and softer. It needs to be done by a salon or by a friend. Unfortunately, men seem to deal worse with the pain of waxing than most women. Every aesthetician Hairchick has ever talked to has been able to supply her with horror stories of men coming in for back hair waxing only to sweat and howl through the whole process. For those who do not stand pain very well, Hairchick recommends pain reducing creams (available at drug stores) or Tylenol before a wax. Also, we recommend that men try using a hot wax if they haven't before. Hot waxes tend to grip the skin very well, reducing the need for multiple waxings over the same area. Men can expect red and irritated skin a few hours after waxing. After that, they will enjoy perfectly smooth skin for weeks.

Depilatories are creams that dissolve the hair. They are a bit messy and some formulas are smelly, but they do work on back hair. Results last for about a week or three, but these creams produce a lot of irritation. On the plus side, they are fast and inexpensive.

Should he just shave it off?

The fourth main option for men who want to get rid of back hair is shaving. Men who want to shave their back hair will need to get someone to trim their back hair first. Then, the accomplice should wet the hairs on the back and use plenty of shaving cream before carefully shaving the hair off. This is not a great option for many men because they need to find someone who will agree to shave them often. Stubble can also be very irritating on the skin - especially when a shirt or sweater rubs against the stubble on the back.

What else do men need to know before getting rid of back hair?

No matter what hair removal method men choose to deal with back hair, they need to take extra care of their bare skin. Since most hair removal methods cause at least some irritation, men should avoid wearing a shirt for a few hours after getting rid of their back hair. They should also avoid sweating at the gym or heading to the beach or pool just after getting rid of their back hair. The irritation caused by hair removal will be painful if the skin is immediately inundated with sweat, salt water, or chemicals.