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Tweezers are type of metal forceps used manually to pull hairs out by the root. You can remove one or more hair at a time.
The two tips of the tweezers hair remover should meet and form a good grip on the hair. Using Tweezers hair remover is the simplest amongst hair remover methods as compared to Electrolysis hair remover, waxing hair remover ,sugaring hair remover and hair inhibitor solution methods.
Make sure you are in good even light. Widen the skin slightly, grip the hair close to the root with the help of tweezers and pull gently yet firmly in the direction of growth.
Using tweezers over eyebrows is a tricky task. Don’t try and use eyebrow tweezers without a mirror in front. Use eyebrow tweezers to remove couple of hairs from one eyebrow, then remove hair same way in the other eyebrow. This way your eyebrows will be symmetrical.
Take care when using eyebrow tweezers, one or two hairs can make a big difference in eyebrow shape. It takes relatively longer for eyebrow hairs to grow back, so more hair is a better choice then less hair.
Electric tweezers are most effective on large, flat areas like the arms and legs. However, it is difficult to maneuver electric tweezers on curved areas like the underarms. Electric tweezers may cause some adverse reactions when used on sensitive skin.
Electric current is applied to a hair through electric tweezers. The electric tweezer works by gripping the hair above the skin's surface and holding it anywhere from 15 seconds to several minutes before removing it out.
- Use tweezers after bath or shower as it is easier to use tweezers on warm skin
- Massage an ice cube over the area after using tweezers to reduce irritation or redness
- Avoid using tweezers just before menstruation as it may be more painful at this time
- Don’t tug at your hairs; it may cause hair to break off thus increasing the risk of ingrown hair
Usually a slight pricking or stinging sensation is felt and red bumps appear due to swollen hair follicles but they usually disappear after some hours. The risk of infection is usually reduced by using an antibacterial agent before and after the procedure
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