I prefer using Nair rather than shaving because it is swift, easy, and on top, I’ll get cut-free skin. Moreover, it lasts longer.
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Do You Know How Long Does Nair Lasts?
Nair lasts for about three days to a week. However, it absolutely depends upon how fast your hair grows. If your hair grows faster than usual, it could only last for three days. Otherwise, a week is normal.
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What is Nair?
Nair is a cream used to shed unwanted hair.
It breaks down the hair from the surface of your skin. As follows, it can be used to remove hair from your legs, face, and pubic hair.
Meanwhile, the Nair that you use in your legs and face is different. Nair that is used in the face has a milder chemical concentration because it is sensitive.
How Nair Works?
The working methodology of Nair is simple.
It includes chemical ingredients like
breaks down the hair structure.
Amongst them, Calcium Hydroxide is the active ingredient that dissolves hair.
Previously, Sodium Hydroxide has also been used, but due to its negative effect like chemical burns, it is less preferred today!
Here is how it actually works!
When you apply it, calcium hydroxide being an alkali, changes the pH of hair texture, allowing it to react with other active ingredients present in Nair.
Promptly, Potassium thioglycolate being an acid, reacts to it to break the sulfide bond in hair keratin. As a consequence, it breaks down the hair.
Nair also contains softening agent like mineral oil that reduces the harshness of these active ingredients.
Is it effective?
Nair is extremely effective. It not only dissolves hair but also exfoliates it. The ingredients present in it softens your skin as well.
If you are lazy and don’t want to shave it with a razor, it is a must-go product.
Benefits of Nair
1. Use it at your own
You can use this product on your own. You won’t need the help of any other. For applying, you just need to squeeze and apply it to your skin.
After 5-10 minutes, wipe it out with a piece of cloth.
Once you’ve removed the cream, wipe the remaining Nair with cold water. Lastly, apply moisturizing cream to it.
See how easy it is!
2. No cuts and razor burn
While using Nair, you won’t need to worry about cuts and razor burn. You just need to apply the cream and can easily remove unwanted hair.
3. Remove hair from hard to reach areas
While shaving, it is quite difficult to shave the back of your legs, right. You don’t need to worry about it now! You can use this depilatory to remove hair from any part of your body quite easily.
4. Soft Skin
Nair not only removes hair but also softens your skin. This is because it contains additional ingredients like mineral oil and moisturizers that aids in softening it.
5. Affordable
It isn’t even expensive. You can easily afford it. It comes within the price range of $5-10. And above all, it lasts for more than 5-6 months.
In terms of price, it is worthy than using expensive razors and blades.
6. Exfoliation
You need to exfoliate your skin in order to prevent ingrown hair. But while using this depilatory, you won’t need to worry about it. They are designed to exfoliate your skin as well.
7. Easily Available
You can easily buy this product anywhere. You can buy it in your nearby store or can also order it online from Amazon and Walmart.
8. Soothing skin
Once you remove hair with Nair, you won’t need to worry about hair growing back instantly that often happens while shaving.
Once you remove hair, you will have smooth and soothing skin for about three days to a week, depending upon the hair regrowth rate.
Side Effects of Nair
1. Bad Smell
You might not like the smell of Nair. Frankly speaking, they have improvised the smell of it.
During the ’70s, it literally smells like skunk juice. But now, they added perfumes to cover up the odor. However, it hasn’t succeeded in covering all the fault smell.
2. Chemical Burn
If you have hypersensitive skin, it is also possible to have a chemical burn to your skin. You may feel itchiness and redness in your skin.
3. Allergic Reaction
You may also suffer from an allergic reaction. It is due to chemicals and perfumes present in it.
If the reaction is severe, don’t wait, thinking that it will be relieved. Instead, immediately rush to the physician!
Precautions Before Using Nair!
So, you know that you can suffer from an allergic reaction while using Nair. Over here are some precautions that will prevent you from these problems!
- Firstly before applying this depilatory, you need to do a skin patch test. If you pass the test or you see no allergies, you can apply this product.
- You need to check the ingredients of this product before applying it to your face. If it has stronger chemicals, you need to neglect it.
- Don’t let the cream sit in your skin for more than 10 minutes. It can cause skin burn. Thus, instantly after 10 minutes, you need to wipe it out.
- Don’t use Nair so frequently. You need to wait for at least 72 hours before applying it again. If you are trying to use it frequently, it can cause a chemical burn.
- After applying this depilatory, you need to wait for about 24 hours before applying any other skin products like moisturizers and lotions.
- After applying Nair, don’t let your skin be exposed directly to sunlight.
Nair Vs. Shaving
Nair is similar to that of shaving. Both remove hair from the surface of your skin. The difference between these two is that you will need a razor for shaving while Nair doesn’t require it.
Nair keeps your skin smooth for a longer time. But while shaving, you will feel stubble hair within an hour.
How Long Does Nair Bottle Last?
Nair doesn’t expire at all. Once you buy it, you can use it any time you like. However, it is suggested that once you open the bottle, you need to replace it within a year.
For it to last longer, you can place it in cool and dry places.
Some FAQs
Does Nair work in legs?
Most probably people buy Nair to use it in legs. It instantly removes hair, whether it is thick or coarse. It lasts for about 2-4 days on legs.
Does Nair work in the public area?
Yes, it does work in public areas like balls and vag as well. But while using it, I recommend you to use a soft cloth. If you have really sensitive skin, I recommend you consult with a physician first.
Does Nair work in long hair?
Nair works if your hair is above the surface of your skin, whether it is stubble or long. But it won’t work if the hair is really short because it can’t reach it.
Does Nair work in chest hair?
You can also use it in your chest, arms, armpits.
Does Nair increase hair growth?
Nair neither increases hair growth nor does thinning it. Your growth rate remains constant.
Conclusion
Nair lasts for about three days to a week, depending upon how fast your hair grows! If the growth rate is really fast, it could only last for three days; otherwise, a week is normal.
The benefit of using Nair is that once your remove hair, it won’t grow instantly. And the downside is that it can cause chemical burns.
References:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30343288
https://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm048995.htm
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3444607/
https://www.thoughtco.com/how-chemical-hair-removal-works-3975982
