Many women find it a little embarrassing to leave hair on the chin or the upper lip, hence, the great interest in finding the best way to get rid of unwanted facial hair.
The problem is quite widespread. As an indication, one report from a few years ago gave statistics showing that approximately 1 woman in 5 in the USA is concerned with unwanted facial hair.
Out of desperation, some women use a razor on the face. However there are reasons not to do this. This article looks at why this may not be the best option and then provides a list of other ways to deal with unwanted hair on the face.
Why Not Shave?
Some believe that shaving speeds up hair growth and makes the hair regrow thicker and more coarse. However, many professionals in the beauty business equate this idea with old stories and say there is no evidence shaving will do this.
So why would a woman not want to shave? Primarily because shaving can cause unsightly stubble! What woman wants stubble on her face? Shaving only lasts a short time before the hair starts regrowing so this can turn out to be quite a problem.
Another reason why many women prefer not to take a razor to the face, and not a minor consideration, is the fact that you risk cutting the face accidentally.
So what are the alternatives?
To get rid of unwanted facial hair permanently you need to consider electrolysis. As you can expect, this can be expensive because each hair is individually treated to stop it growing again.
Even then a few isolated hairs can grow back, and they will require additional treatment. Be sure to go to a qualified electrologist and make sure the clinic is licensed. It can help to find others who underwent treatment there and talk to them.
Laser hair removal is a little more economical and can result in permanent disabling of hair growth on the face. As with electrolysis a consultation is important especialy as there are certain criteria for successful laser treatment and you need to make sure you are a good candidate.
Let’s now consider other hair removal methods which are much more economical and which can be done in the convenience of your own home.
Methods That Are Much Cheaper
Using a wax preparation or sugaring paste can work well on unwanted hair on the face. Many prefer to have it done at a beauty clinic by a professional which can make it a lot easier. They can usually help with skin care also to minimize the discomfort.
Depilatory creams can be very cheap also but seeing you are treating the face you need to be careful as strong chemicals are involved. You can buy depilatories specially prepared for the face however.
It’s a good idea to experiment first on a part of the body which is not visible to avoid the risk of an adverse reaction. Be stringent about following the directions and follow the recommended time to allow the chemical to work.
Tweezing is another method suitable for facial hair but this is generally only good for a few stray hairs or eyebrow plucking. If you have more than just a few unwanted hairs, you will probably want to go for waxing, sugaring, or depilatory creams.
In conclusion, if you don’t want to pay the expense for the permanent methods of facial hair removal, namely, electrolysis and laser treatment, you need to experiment with the other methods and find the one that fits in with your lifestyle and your skin sensitivity.
Many women feel relief when they find an effective way to get rid of unwanted facial hair which saves them embarrassment and gives them confidence when socializing.