What is depilation?

Depilation refers specifically to the process of removing hair at the skin level rather than from the root. This method generally involves techniques that do not affect the hair follicle, such as shaving or using depilatory creams, which dissolve the hair away. The result is temporary, as the hair will regrow since the root remains intact.

Understanding depilation is important in esthetics, as it differentiates this method from epilation, which does involve removing hair from the root (such as with waxing or tweezing). By recognizing the subtleties between these terms, estheticians can better inform clients about the various hair removal options available, their effects, and how long the results can be expected to last.