Best Ways To Get Rid of Chest Hair

Can you remember back when Burt Reynolds was considered the hottest guy of the 1970s? Chest hair was the rage back then and the shaggier the rug, the hotter the stud. Styles change, however, and many men nowadays prefer to go with a smooth look that allows them show off all of that work they did at the gym. Here are a few ways you can get rid of chest hair, with varying degrees of length. Follow the suggestion that works best for you!

1. Shaving.

Most men are familiar with shaving their face, and doing their chest is much along the same lines. Lubricate the skin with shaving cream or other type of lather and then run a blade across the area. Any one of the cartridge razor blades available in stores should do the trick. While fast and effective, the results produced by this form of shaving can last as little as 24 hours before stubble and other signs of regrowth become apparent.

2. Electric Shavers.

That electric shaver you use for occasional facial trims can also help you deal with extra hair on your chest. Most of these devices come with different shaving heads, which gives you more control over the length and thickness of the remaining hair than some other options. This is also a good method for those with little time and sensitive skin.

You will need to be always on the watch if you wish to maintain a certain look, however, as this is no more of a permanent solution than regular shaving.

3. Waxing.

Waxing is a widely used method for removing larger patches of hair, which makes this a natural for chest hair maintenance. It works best when the wax is applied to dry skin as this ensures that it has adhered effectively. There is some pain and redness involved, so be prepared for a rash that can last a few hours. Anti-inflammatory medication like Ibuprofen helps to reduce skin inflammation, as does a cooling compress.

4. Sugaring.

Sugaring works along the same lines, but is an alternate choice for those who have an allergic reaction to wax.

The sugar substance used is actually a mixture of sugar, lemon juice and water, and occasionally some additional food-based items. This use of natural ingredients makes sugaring an appealing choice for those who wish to avoid the chemicals found in some brands of waxes and shaving creams. Note that is important to find the right consistency when using sugar paste and make sure your skin is dry before starting to ensure the most effective treatment.

5. Epilators.

Used more often by women, these electrical devices grasp and pull out several hairs at once as the epilator is run over the skin. While not the most comfortable method, the hair that grows back tends to be thinner, though this can take a number of sessions. Epilators are inexpensive compared to some of the choices on this list, so that factor may sway some to try this technique.

6. Hair Removal Cream.

This is a commonly used hair removal method because it is inexpensive and easy to do. You spread the cream over the area where the unwanted growth is, wait a few minutes, and then rinse it off. Often used by women on their legs, hair removal cream also comes in variations for men, which take into account their bushier hair.

Some people suggest that repeated use can slow hair regrowth, though manufacturers generally do not make that claim.

7. Bleaching.

This method does not actually remove the hair, but does makes it a bit less noticeable. Those with darker chest hair can bleach it to a lighter color so that it is less noticeable. For those who do not have much time to spend on chest hair removal, this is an option to consider.

8. Tweezers.

Women use tweezers to trim and sculpt their eyebrows and this is a method that can also be used for trimming male chest hair. However, as you can imagine, tweezing will take a very long time to show results and is really only a viable choice if you are only planning on dealing with a few stray hairs, rather than a large, shaggy area.

9. Threading.

This is also used widely for eyebrows and a good choice for those with sensitive skin. The thread pulls the hair out directly from the root and does not yank on the skin. However, like tweezers, this is not a very time effective method and only really for those wishing to do some mild touch-up work.

10. Laser.

If you have tried the above methods and are determined to lose that unwanted hair, salons offer laser hair removal treatments. Their technicians use a low-frequency laser that beams the light directly into a hair follicle. The pigment in the follicle absorbs the light, which destroys it.

You should know that this method only works effectively on darker hair, requires repeated treatments that are quite expensive, and is very painful. However, if you can handle those downsides, it produces results that last much longer than the ones above.

11. Electrolysis.

If you wish permanent hair removal, electrolysis is your best option. A needle is inserted into each hair follicle and a mild electrical current is run through it. This destroys the follicle and ensures that this particular strand cannot ever grow back. As you can imagine, this is a long, slow and involved process because of the work involved and the number of follicles most men have on their chest.

Depending on your tastes, the amount of chest hair a man sports can be a factor in how others view him and how he views himself. If you have not removed your chest hair before and are curious about how you would look, consider one of the temporary methods listed above. If you find that this is a look you wish to maintain, you can move on to laser hair removal or electrolysis, the two methods with longer lasting results. Whichever route you choose, remember that “manscaping” requires a certain degree of work and dedication for best results.