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Female Facial Hair - What Can You Do About It?
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By:
Mike Jones
Embarrassment is probably the number one reason many women are concerned with female facial hair. Hair on the upper lip, chin or neck is viewed by some as unfeminine, so it can have an impact on how a woman feels about herself, even leading to a lack of self-confidence.
So let's get started in our brief overview of female facial hair removal methods by examining the two methods generally considered to be permanent - electrolysis and laser hair removal.
Number 1: Reckoned by some to be the only truly permanent hair removal method, electrolysis uses heat to disable the mechanism of hair growth. Each hair follicle is treated separately so it can be a long laborious process. Surprisingly, some even then report that stray hairs can reappear.
Number 2: Some say laser hair removal is very effective, others are disappointed after spending a lot of money and time over months. In view of the number of clinics offering this treatment, make sure you do your homework and go with a professional who has a good track record. Check testimonials and if possible, before and after pictures, as some clinics provide these. A test is essential first to see how you will respond to the treatment.
Number 3: Waxing and Sugaring. These popular methods are inexpensive and easy to do at home. Just apply a wax or sugar solution to the area and pull the strip back sharply to take the unwanted hair out by the root.
You can purchase hot wax preparations or pre-coated cold wax strips. Either of these stick to the skin and when they harden and are pulled back sharply they take the top layer of dead skins cells away along with the unwanted hair. Sugar solutions on the other hand stick to the hair so they generally don't cause such severe skin reactions for some people. Because waxing removes a layer of skin cells the skin can feel smooth after the procedure.
Number 4: Hair inhibitors. These may not work for everyone. In the early 1990's a company in Canada pioneered the idea of having natural herbal substances get into the hair follicle and disable the mechanism of hair growth. After that, other companies developed similar products. Hair inhibitors need to be rubbed into the skin after a hair removal method like waxing, sugaring or tweezing.
Vaniqa is quite widely known. It is a hair inhibitor available on prescription which is rubbed into the skin twice a day for many weeks. Patience is needed with all hair inhibitors.
Number 5: Depilatories are favoured by some women although this method can cause more noticeable skin reactions. Depilatories use strong chemicals to dissolve the hair so obviously it is going to take a toll on the skin. Some do not use depilatories on the facial areas at all but there are some preparations now on the market which are gentler and designed for the face.
Number 6: Tweezers and Epilators. Get yourself a good magnification mirror and a top quality pair of tweezers and simple grab each hair firmly and pull out by the root. This method obviously is for the women with a minor problem in this area or for handling the isolated facial hair. Electrical epilators are also popular and some double up for use on the body and face. Special settings can be used for facial hair. As with any method that pulls hair out by the root, pain is a factor. Use a numbing spray beforehand or follow up right afterward with an ice cube to calm down protesting nerve endings!
From the above overview, it can readily be seen that there is no perfect, ideal solution for the problem of female facial hair. Each one has its pros and cons. You need to evaluate your own need when it comes to expense, pain toleration, convenience, etc. and decide which will suit you the best. Many women would generally agree however that the effort is worth it. Having hairless facial areas gives them confidence and freedom to relax and enjoy all kinds of social occasions without any feelings of embarrassment. |
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