Depilation
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Depilation
Depilation (/dɛpɪˈleɪʃən/) refers to the removal of hair from the surface of the skin. This term is often used to describe temporary hair removal methods, such as shaving or the use of depilatory creams.
Etymology
The term "depilation" comes from the Latin word "depilare", which means "to pluck or shave off hair".
Methods
There are several methods of depilation, including:
- Shaving - This is the most common method of depilation. It involves cutting the hair at the skin's surface using a razor or other bladed instrument.
- Depilatory creams - These are chemical creams that break down the protein structure of the hair, causing it to dissolve and be easily wiped away.
- Waxing - This method involves applying a layer of wax to the skin, which adheres to the hair. The wax (and the hair) is then quickly ripped away from the skin.
- Threading - This is an ancient method of hair removal that originated in the Middle East and South Asia. It involves twisting a loop of thread around the hairs and pulling them out at the roots.
- Tweezing - This involves pulling individual hairs out by the roots using tweezers.
Related Terms
- Epilation - This refers to the removal of the entire hair, including the part beneath the skin. Methods include waxing, sugaring, epilation devices, lasers, threading, intense pulsed light or electrology.
- Hair removal - This is the general term for removing hair, whether temporarily (depilation) or permanently (epilation).
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Depilation
- Wikipedia's article - Depilation
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