Hair removal for men: hygiene, necessity or fashion?

A hairy back, increased hairiness in the chest area, sweat under the armpits, which creates bodily discomfort and an unpleasant odor ... A large part of men today advocate the removal of natural vegetation from their own bodies. And this is not a female whim, but a thoughtful, male choice.

Each century has its own preferences

A brutal macho in rumpled clothes with a cigar in his mouth and a cowboy hat is an outdated image of a representative of the stronger sex. Men today are concerned about the hygiene of their bodies, as they visit gyms, surf, choose to run - and everywhere the energy splashes out in a powerful stream. The guys are not ready to finally part with their mustaches and beards, they want to keep their thick hair longer, leave their arms and legs “untouched”.

4 years ago in the TV show "Love Island" D. Fincham, A. Collard and W. Nelson first appeared in public with partially shaved bodies. Hair removal for men has received mixed reviews from viewers. A little time passed - and, for example, men began to remove vegetation more massively. In 2019, more than 50% of young and middle-aged people decided to try it out for themselves.

Statistics

In most cases, men under the age of 30 decide to depilate the pubic zone. For 2 years, the number increased by 17%. The number of those wishing to "bare" their armpits has increased 3 times. And only 1/7 of those who can be offered this service decided to get teenage smoothness of the back. As for women, they treat armpits and legs as a priority, and they agree to make the intimate area hairless by 15% less.

What men use: ways to remove hair

If women care about the long-term effect and they even agree to suffer for the sake of long-term preservation of the result, then men often choose faster methods.

1. Waxing works well with male vegetation, which is characterized by increased rigidity.
2. Sugaring is recommended for those who have various kinds of allergies.
3. A mechanical depilator is suitable for the chest and back, but causes significant pain in the groin area.
4. The depilatory cream is applied quickly, but the effect is enough for only a few days. It is chosen for its versatility.

Older audience

Those over 65 have other interests related to hair removal. They became very interested in correcting overhanging eyebrows (in 2 years, demand rose by 10%), gray hair on the face (the number of people who wanted to remove it increased by 8%), protruding "curls" from the nose (customers increased by 15%).

However, at the same time, the number of barbershops opened, where gentlemen are offered to take care of their mustaches and beards, has not decreased, but increased. Moreover, the men themselves (and not on the advice of women) agree that having a beard and keeping it in disarray is bad taste and disrespect for oneself. Therefore, about 10% have a full beard, 25% regularly trim their chin hair, and almost 50% have a one-day stubble.

From this we can conclude: young people prefer to demonstrate a beautiful torso and "cubes" on a hairless body. And the audience of retirement age, trying to keep up with the rest, chooses to remove facial hair. Companies producing new materials and developing modern methods for hair removal/depilation contribute to the popularization of the service among adult males.

How to let a man know that hair removal is important

• Removing armpit hair is not just a whim, but a convenience for yourself and others. A man wants to sweat less and keep the smell of secretions on his skin and clothes. If the guy only intends to try hair removal (suddenly he doesn’t like it or friends start teasing), you can offer him depilation, that is, hair removal only on the surface of the epidermis, without destroying the hair follicles.
• Vegetation on the shoulders and back is only a genetic feature, and not an indicator of male fertility and sexuality, which some hairy men brag about in a bathhouse, at sea. Inflated relief of muscles looks more beautiful without natural inclusions. Who doubts - watch any TV advertisement of a naked male torso. Guys are always shown with good muscles and "clean" chest, not to mention the back. Men also have thin and highly irritated skin . If they have to shave every day, then the epidermis on the face is under real stress. After epilation, the bristles grow more slowly, become less dense and gradually stop their renewal. Why suffer if this issue can be resolved in a positive aspect?

• Some couples claim that the smooth genitals of both partners create especially pleasant sensations during sexual contact. Maybe it's worth checking, and not arguing the opposite without reason? To be ashamed of a master is the same as to be ashamed of a urologist who offers help.

• Men, having heard enough from their companions about the pain when removing hairs, may internally resist going to the salon. However, the salon offers injections, sprays, and the selection of a suitable method for treating the skin. You can opt for laser hair removal.

What is your opinion about male hair removal? Removal of hair from the nose, from the back, on the face of men - is it permissible, but is the treatment of the intimate area a pampering? Or do you consider yourself one of the progressive girls who consider hair removal anywhere in the body to be quite normal for both women and men? Please share your opinion in the comments.