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• Method 2 of 2: Professional Hair Removal Techniques

1 Shave off your arm hair. Shave your hands with a safety razor like any other part of your body. Since this is a temporary solution, the hair will grow back in a few days. For this method to work, you will need to shave your arm hair several times a week.

• Shaving hair with a dull razor can lead to ingrown hairs. Regrown hair can also become thicker. Keep these side effects in mind when you decide to shave off your arm hair.

2 Trim your arm hair. The hair on the arms is close to the skin. Therefore, cutting your hair will visually reduce its volume. Trim your hair with an electric hair trimmer with an adjustable blade. Do not shave your hair at the root.Short arm hair will look less noticeable on the outside.

3 Use a depilatory cream. This cream dissolves the hair down to the base. Thanks to him, your hands will remain smooth for a week. Regrown hair will be softer than shaved hair. Test the cream on a small area of ​​your skin to make sure you are not allergic, then apply it to your hands as instructed. After the procedure, exfoliate your hands to remove any remaining hairs.

• Avoid going out in the sun for 24 hours before and after using the hair removal cream.
• Consider applying an activating cream to your skin between depilatory creams to keep your hair thin and soft.

4 Bleach your arm hair. If you have fair skin tone and sparse hair grows on your hands, consider bleaching. Whitening is carried out using hydrogen peroxide, which removes pigment from the hair. Thanks to this procedure, you can significantly reduce the visibility of the hair on your hands, making it (hair) less visible.

5 Try waxing. Waxing will keep your hands smooth for the next four weeks. For this reason, home waxing is relatively inexpensive and long lasting. Use cold wax strips to avoid scalding. Apply the strip to your hand according to the instructions on the package.

• The hair should be at least 6 mm long for the wax to catch on. Wait a few weeks for the hair to branch to a reasonable length before trying to remove it with wax.
• Make a wax substitute at home using sugar and water. In a saucepan, combine 1 cup (200 g) sugar, 2 tablespoons (30 ml) vinegar, and 2 tablespoons (30 ml) water and bring the liquid to a boil. Switch to medium heat. Pour the liquid into a glass container when it turns tan. Let it cool slightly and then apply to the skin with a butter knife. Pull the sugar wax towards you to remove hairs. Apply cornstarch to your skin ahead of time to get rid of excess moisture.

Method 2 of 2: Professional Hair Removal Techniques

1. 1 Sign up for a waxing session with a professional. Many salons offer professional waxing services. These salons use hot wax to remove hair from the follicle. Professional depilation is a more thorough, but also more expensive procedure than home methods. Sign up for a full or partial depilation of your hands, depending on where your hair grows. If you decide to use professional hair removal services, be sure to find a certified and experienced specialist.
2. 2 Try laser hair removal. This method uses concentrated rays of light to penetrate the hair follicle and destroy it. It is used for radical hair removal. The hair growth rate will decrease over time, and the hair itself may completely disappear for several years. For hair to stop growing, many patients have to undergo several treatments. This is not a permanent solution, but it can last for years. After the procedure, patients sometimes experience painful sensations. This pain is usually treated with over-the-counter pain relievers.
   • Visit a dermatologist-cosmetologist's office for laser hair removal. Make sure of the qualifications and professionalism of the chosen doctor.
3. 3 Remove hair permanently with electrolysis. Electrolysis is the only complete hair removal method. During electrolysis, an electrode is inserted into the skin and an electric current is passed through the hair follicle, which prevents hair growth. The procedure is absolutely painless, although it may cause slight reddening of the skin. Patients need to undergo several procedures, each of which takes 15 to 20 minutes.
   • The electrolysis procedure must be performed by a licensed and certified professional, so make sure that the chosen doctor is licensed to perform this procedure before undergoing it.