There might still be some people and cultures out there that see lots of body hair on men as attractive, but generally speaking, the “manly” chest-rug look doesn’t really fly so much anymore. It used to be that hair removal for men would consist almost exclusively of shaving the face and trimming the hair on the head.

Those days, the only members of the male species that voluntarily underwent procedures like laser hair removal for men, were athletes whose body hair get in the way of their performance. Things change though, and now, male laser hair removal isn’t such a rare thing anymore these days. Laser hair removal for men isn’t much different from laser hair removal for women; the same instruments and techniques are employed.

What is Laser Hair Removal?

Laser hair removal, regardless of which gender it’s to be performed on, is one of the more reliable permanent hair removal techniques out there. There are a lot of different machines and techniques that can fall under laser hair removal, but the one thing that holds them all together is the fact that this form of depilation, whether it’s female or male laser hair removal, uses intense pulses of light at particular wavelengths, to destroy the hair shaft.

The best candidates for laser hair removal for men or women; would be individuals who have light skin and dark hair. In a single light pulse, the hair on a patch of skin about the size of a nickel (this might vary depending on the kind of laser being used) can be removed completely.

This light works by targeting the darker pigment of the hair, which will absorb the light wavelengths emitted by the laser. Ideally, this light will only be absorbed by the darker hair shaft, and none of that energy would be hit by the lighter-colored skin. It doesn’t always work this way though, and some laser hair removal devices will also come with a cooling mechanism to cool the skin in the surrounding area around the individual hairs.

There are a lot of things to consider about laser hair removal though; one really important factor is skin color, since this particular kind of depilation doesn’t work as well with people who have a darker skin color.

In fact, if you have darker skin but still want to go for female or male laser hair removal, be forewarned that you might end up with a bit of skin discoloration, since the pulse could also inadvertently target the melanin in the skin, and not the hair.

If your skin doesn’t take well to this particular kind of technique, you might end up with some burning or bruising, as well as a temporary change in the pigmentation of the area. Even if the treatment may have gone well though, expect a bit of itching, swelling, and redness. That’s normal.

Also, to get rid of all the hair in a given area, a person usually has to come back for multiple sessions; usually six to eight initial treatments are needed over the course of six to ten years. Not all of the hair on a person’s head or body would be in the same stage; some of the hairs in the area could be in their “telogen” or resting stage, which means that nothing can get rid of them, because no one can be sure that they’re actually there, until these hairs actually grow out.

What are the Differences Between Laser Hair Removal for Men and for Women?

As far as the technical aspects of this kind of hair removal is concerned, there really isn’t much difference between how it’s done with men and how it’s done with women. The main difference, really, lies in where the male laser hair removal would be done. On one hand, women will usually go for laser hair removal on the legs and underarms. Laser hair removal for men, on the other hand, will usually be on the chest and back, as well as the neck and the abdomen.

A lot of the reason why some men opt to get the hair on their bodies permanently removed is because these days, most women don’t really find excessive body hair on their men particularly sexy. Some men believe (and maybe correctly so) that getting rid of some of that body hair can improve their chances of being with a woman. Using a permanent method, like laser hair removal means that they’re more attractive to the opposite sex.

Of course, even though sex appeal is often a big reason why male laser hair removal has gotten more popular lately, it’s not the only reason.

Another reason why laser hair removal for men has gotten more popular is because it makes grooming habits easier. After all, sometimes, all that body hair can need daily maintenance. The hair on a man’s neckline, for example –what many might refer to as the “scruff” on their necks- can often require a lot of upkeep to make it look neat and tidy.

Permanently removing the hair there would cut down that upkeep to nothing, and it would make a guy look a lot tidier and better groomed, too. What’s not to like about male laser hair removal?

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My cellulite has been a plague on my miniskirt- and short-shorts-wearing habits since I gave birth to my third child and starting pigging out on every junk food in site.

While I haven’t exactly made it my life’s mission, finding effective ways of removing cellulite has become something of a preoccupation of mine. Even though there are a lot of products that claim to be completely effective at reducing cellulite, I haven’t really found anything that can cheaply and painlessly get rid of it –ALL of it- instantly. Then again, I have had some pretty good results.

Here are some things to consider when working on reducing or removing cellulite though:

Cellulite is Fat

Despite that, obesity or being overweight doesn’t necessarily mean that a person will automatically have cellulite. Sure, a lot of obese people have cellulite, but if you’re one of those lucky types, you won’t have to add orange peel-butt to your weights woes as well.

Cellulite is fat cells in the skin’s connective tissue that have accumulated and pushed against it so that the skin in the area ripples and puckers. Like an orange. Or like the skin of a freshly-plucked chicken. Or a badly-made sponge cake.

In case you’re wondering, no, I don’t actually spend time thinking up unflattering similes for cellulite. It’s just that my cellulite really annoys me.

Cellulite Can be Found on Different Parts of the Body

Like most women, my cellulite was on my butt and thighs, where a lot of my body fat seems to have accumulated. Having cellulite in these areas might limit my summer clothing and swimwear options, but I guess I’ve still got it good compared to some other folks.

Some people have cellulite in other places, too: like their arms and bellies –that means no sleeveless shirts and no bikinis or low-cut jeans. Some people have a whole lot more of it than others –eep!
Forgive me if I indulge in a bit of schadenfreude here, but I’m glad I only have a bit of cellulite on my butt and thighs, and not all over, like a few unfortunates I know.

Anyone Can Get Cellulite

You don’t necessarily have to be fat to suffer from cellulite; I was actually pretty skinny at nineteen, but that didn’t change the fact that my backside looked like an irate golf ball even then. In fact, I’ve taken some rather… unscrupulous pleasure in discovering that without the protection of a graphic artist’s airbrush, even supermodels and Hollywood starlets can have cellulite.

In my research though, I discovered, much to my envy, that men are a lot less likely to have cellulite. There aren’t any solid scientific reasons for this, but it’s still the way it is. Lucky boys.

Ah well, at least we girls can still get multiple orgasms.

We Still Don’t Know What Really Causes Cellulite, or How to Completely Get Rid of It, Short of Surgery

Sure, modern science has brought man to the moon and found ways to create glow-in-the-dark pet fish using recombinant DNA, but it’s still puttering around trying to find ways to cure cellulite or get rid of cellulite’s orange peel-ass effect without having to slice a person open.

We’re not even completely sure about how cellulite starts in the first place.

Some experts think that cellulite is caused by toxins in a person’s body; others think that it’s a hormonal –and therefore, a gender- issue, since women seem to comprise the bulk of cellulite’s unfortunate victims. Maybe it’s a combination of both.

Whatever the case may be, not knowing exactly what causes cellulite in the first place means that completely and reliably preventing or removing cellulite still isn’t a scientific reality.

There are Options for Removing Cellulite or Reducing Cellulite

Even if we can’t quite make cellulite go the way of smallpox or the dodo yet though, hope isn’t completely lost. These methods won’t always work, and some will be more effective for certain people and a complete waste of time and money for others, but at least they’re out there for you to check out:

Liposuction: Cellulite is fat. Therefore, getting rid of the fat
will get rid of your cellulite. The good thing about liposuction is that it removes the fat cells themselves, which means that it’s a lot less likely for the liposuctioned area to get fat again. This means that it’s also a lot less likely for you to get cellulite there as well. This is one of the most surefire ways to get rid of cellulite permanently.

Check with your doctor first though; liposuction might not be the best option for you and does come with some side effects.

Diet and Exercise: Yes, yes; a healthy diet and exercise are good for you. The diet-and-exercise combo solves a lot of problems; and it can play a big part in reducing cellulite. Keeping at this can get rid of any extra, unhealthy fat you might have in your body, which can, in turn, get rid of cellulite –since, like I’ve mentioned before, cellulite is fat.

Also, fruits and vegetables –like berries, spinach, and carrots- are great antioxidants and can really improve your skin and your circulation.

Moisturizers and Cellulite Creams: Even if cellulite happens below that top layer of the skin, a little moisturizer can really nourish your skin, which could actually go a long way in reducing cellulite –or at least, making it less visible. This is about all that most of those expensive cellulite creams can do. Even if these creams will claim to be effective in removing cellulite completely, try to take their claims with a grain of salt; they can only go so far.

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Mascara is makeup for the eyelashes. It can thicken, define, lengthen, or even change the color of a person’s eyelashes. It can really open up a person’s eyes, instantly making them look less tired and more glam.

One of the problems with a lot of kinds of mascara though, is that when it gets wet, it tends to come off and run. This means that if you’re wearing black mascara, watching a sad movie can get you couple of black tear-tracks down your face.

Unless you plan on impersonating a mime or want to look like an overenthusiastic goth kid, this kind of effect isn’t really something that most people want to go for.

Luckily, there are a lot of waterproof mascara brands to choose from out there. They come in all kinds of colors too, so if you want some blue waterproof mascara, or some red waterproof mascara, or even some sparkly silver waterproof mascara, all you need to do is check out your local drugstore or search on the internet. There are also a lot of cleansing products that remove waterproof mascara, so don’t worry about how you’re supposed to clean it off.

On Using Waterproof Mascara

You can pretty much use waterproof mascara the same way you use non-waterproof mascara. If you want a different look, for example, why not try emphasizing your eyes with some bright, bold eyeshadow and some blue waterproof mascara?

The Up-side of Waterproof Mascara

Waterproof mascara is great for those times when you might run the risk of crying –like at weddings and funerals and really sad movies. It’s also great if you’re living in a tropical area, where the humidity in the air can melt just about anything water-based.

How to Remove Waterproof Mascara

There’s a lot to be said about the up-sides to waterproof mascara, but you’ll probably need to take a different tack when you want to remove waterproof mascara.

First of all, you’ll need eye makeup remover; one that’s meant for waterproof makeup and formulated to be hypoallergenic and safe for sensitive eyes. If you don’t want to use a specially formulated eye makeup remover, petroleum jelly, baby oil, or olive oil usually also works as well.

Gently apply makeup remover-soaked cotton balls to your eyelids. Don’t scrub or tug at your eyelashes; they’re pretty fragile and can fall out or get damaged fairly easily. Just move the cotton balls in gentle, circular motions over the eyelid, repeating as needed.

After you’re done removing all of your makeup, make sure to wash your face using a facecloth and facial cleanser. Use circular motions over your face to get rid of any mascara residue. And don’t forget to rinse your face and the eye area of your face afterwards.

Finding Waterproof Mascara

Whether you want blue waterproof mascara, black waterproof mascara, or just about any other colored waterproof mascara, don’t worry. Most beauty stores will have a lot of different kinds of mascara in stock. Of course, black-colored waterproof mascara is the most widely available, but if you’re sniffing around for a particular brand or color, the internet is probably the easiest place to find it. All you need to do is search for it. If you want to find ways to remove waterproof mascara, the internet will provide too.

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