Body hair on men, once highly favored, has lost its appeal. Now, hairless is in vogue. Let's talk about male hair removal without taboos!
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One of the primary differences between men and women lies in body hair. Men are typically endowed with very pronounced facial and body hair (beard, chest, back, legs), due to the density, thickness, and pigmentation of the hair.
While some men are comfortable with this attribute, often synonymous with virility, others, on the contrary, wage a fierce battle against their body hair.
For those looking to better understand this phenomenon, and for those who wouldn't dare ask their partner for advice, Le Mag' reveals all the secrets of male hair removal without taboos!
Why do men remove hair?
Hair removal is no longer just a woman's thing. For various reasons, men too are hunting for hair for a total smooth look. In 2015, according to Gillette, already 38% of you were doing it.
However, one question remains: why?
1st reason: you're an athlete! 🚴
Whether professional or amateur, several sports require or even demand hair removal on certain body parts. This is the case for swimming, to gain aerodynamics, but also for cycling, where cyclists' legs are shaved to avoid any infection in case of injury.
2nd reason: your partner prefers you hairless 🚫
Softness is not a quality associated with body hair. The latter can be rough or even prickly. It's therefore understandable that the woman who shares your life and embraces you prefers you hairless. It's prettier and more pleasant!
3rd reason: you don't find it aesthetic 🤢
It's entirely possible that you simply aren't a fan of body hair. Indeed, it can be unsightly and bother you daily (odor retention in the armpits, rubbing under pants, etc.).
4th reason: social "pressure" 📢
If you're initially uncomfortable with your body hair (too thick or uneven), your complex can be accentuated by seeing advertisements. In the street or online, they praise a hairless male body.
In short, these are all reasons that can push you to adopt male hair removal in your beauty routine.
All about male hair removal
Male ideals didn't change overnight. Men have been removing hair for a while now, starting with small areas such as eyebrows (goodbye Frida Kahlo-style unibrow), the nose and ears.
Now, gentlemen are venturing into larger areas: armpits, chest, groin/pubis, shoulders/back, and legs. To remove hair from these areas, several methods are available.
The Razor
Why this one first? Because, generally, it's the only beauty accessory gentlemen have in their drawer. And yes, you need a razor to get rid of that 3-day beard!
A little shaving cream and voilà! For 67% of men, the matter is settled in a few minutes! However, keep in mind that the razor only cuts. The action of the blade on the hair will, on the contrary, stimulate its growth, making it coarser. Moreover, shaving is quite aggressive for the skin and can leave post-hair removal redness.
If you have the option, opt instead for...
Depilatory Wax
Wax is doubly effective because it grips the hair when applied and pulls out its bulb when removed. This is the most practical solution in terms of duration. You won't need to return to your aesthetician every week or dedicate necessary time at home.
Prefer wax with strips for large areas to be waxed (chest, back, legs...) and peel-off wax for smaller, more sensitive areas (pubis, armpits).
However, if you know you're naturally sensitive to pain (don't be ashamed, everyone is a little!), you should rather use...
Depilatory Cream
Depilatory creams and gels work on the same principle as a razor; the hair is simply cut at its surface. It is a product that, after a certain application time, dissolves the hair shaft. With a creamy texture, your skin is not aggressively treated but instead hydrated thanks to the formulation.
Depilatory cream is also ideal if your goal is to have a chest as smooth as marble!
You are now ready to face your hair adversaries and show off your Apollonian body on the beaches this summer! And after each hair removal session, don't forget to apply a moisturizing treatment. 😉
