As more and more people become aware about their list look the number will only increase. But there's no harm in looking and feeling good. In some cultures hair growths in certain areas such as under arms shoulders, legs etc are viewed with disgust. Hair care worries knows no end today whether it's facial hair, hair coloring, falling hair, thinning hair etc, listen to this one (hairy chest and shoulders really bug some women). Men and women all over world spend lots of money for maintaining or removing hair. When you choose a particular method for hair removal just keep this suggestion in  mind the amount of area that you need to treat should tell you to go to a professional or do it yourself. Hair removal does not produce a problem anymore as variety of methods are available. The motivation here is on safety, effectiveness, ease and of course cost but we rate safety the highest here. 

Few tips for deciding whether to go to a professional or not..

* Foams and gels
* Waxes
* Shaving creams (both herbal & cosmetic)
* Chemical depilatories
* Electronic shavers
* Electrolysis devices
* Disposable shavers

Please go to a reputed professional one if you decide to go to a professional, check out his credentials on hand. These professionals are well trained, have latest techniques and equipments for hair removal also they know their job well. Services offered by Professionals include- waxing (hot and cold), laser treatments (selective salons will have this as its a new technique, you might have to visit a cosmetic surgeon for this), electrolysis etc... 

Methods explained

Waxing :(temporary but comparatively safer method)

It is a temporary but safer way. Waxing is not a difficult method just apply some proportionate amount of warm wax directly to the unwanted hair in the direction of hair growth, whether it's on your hands, legs (do not apply it on genital area, moles, varicose veins, chapped skin, wounds, nipples). once you have applied it wait for it to harden for 15-30 minutes just stick a gauge cloth which should be cut in strips,  over the applied area and remove it later in a fast pull, taking out the hair by the root. Hair will return within four to six weeks, but the results are encouraging.

Note

Think of waxing if you have large amount of hair to be removed and very little time also if you do not mind the sticky bandages (wax) Then you should get your self a home waxing kit. 

There are "hot" and "cold" waxes. With hot waxing, a thin layer of heated wax is applied to the skin in the direction of the hair growth. The hair becomes embedded in the wax as it cools and hardens. The wax is then pulled off quickly in the opposite direction of the hair growth, taking the uprooted hair with it. 
While depilatories, (shaving) remove hair at the skin's surface, depilatories, (tweezers & waxes) pluck hairs from below the surface. The latter may be painful slightly but the results are better and long lasting as the hair is plucked at the root. Cold waxes work the same way as warm wax, can be used for eyebrows, upper lip, chin etc.

caution

Before applying test a little amount on a small area for any possible reactions then apply to other areas. if you are not satisfied with the results go in for a professional waxing for best possible results.

Hair above your upper lips :-
For removing the hair over upper lips, waxing is one of the safest method of removing unwanted hair. It would be safer here to go to a professional as the lips area is a delicate area. The technician will apply hot wax to an area of skin with a wooden object spatula. After the wax hardens, the technician pulls off the strips. For six weeks you won't get hair growth there.


Shaving (usually use on legs, arms underarms only)

It's the most common method but don't remove your upper lip hair with this method. Remove hair in other areas (legs and underarms). 

Before shaving add a few drops of Dettol in the shaving mug put your razor in it for a few minutes to make it germ-free. Take a new shaving razor with a sharp blade apply some shaving gel or cream and work up a rich lather then in straight non random strokes start shaving gently do not repeat strokes over the same area. If you do repeat strokes it will cause you irritation. While shaving large hair area keep two to three razors handy as once the shaved hair gets stuck the razor doesn't shave properly. Never shave dry; wet hair is soft, and easier to cut.