If you suddenly find yourself with facial hair growth, you will certainly want to remove it. But given the heap of information and misinformation about the various methods, finding one that's right for you can be difficult. Read below for a basic guide on the main methods of removing facial hair.
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Quick Methods
Step 1. Tweezers
Removing hair with tweezers is effective and inexpensive. On the other hand it takes time and can be painful in some more sensitive areas.
Step 2. Epilator
It costs between 40 and 100 euros and works by pulling off more hair at the same time. Effective, fast and relatively expensive, it can still be painful the first few times. As with waxing, however, the pain decreases as you get used to the sensation.
Step 3. Discoloration
Often also called bleaching, it is the practice of discoloring the hair until it is homogeneous with the complexion. This way they are less noticeable. The color you choose will be based on your skin tone.
Step 4. Chemical hair removal
It is done through creams, lotions and similar products that use a hair "melting" process. It is a treatment that is inexpensive, simple to use and generally pain-free. However, being chemical it can cause skin burns and the effects only last a week.
Step 5. Waxing
One of the most common methods. The cost depends on which part of the face you do, but it is usually not high. The effects last for a few weeks but it is painful. And it can lead to re-growth under the skin.
Step 6. Threading
Aren't the pain of waxing and the expense of an epilator for you? Threading is a simple method of removing hair from eyebrows, lips, or from the face in general. It is easy to learn and perform, is relatively painless and requires no tools; all you need is a little thread! If you are really interested in this treatment, you can also try requesting it at your favorite beauty salon.
Step 7. Cutting
If you're more concerned with your brows, you can trim them instead of taking them off. Trimming your brows makes them less thick and darker, it's easy and inexpensive as you can do it yourself at home.
Step 8. Shaving
Of course, you can also use a razor and shave off any facial hair. While it is not true that they will grow back thicker and darker, it is the fact that you will cause small pimples due to the hairs that will grow under the skin so sparse in moderation and with the right precautions.
Method 2 of 3: Permanent Methods
Step 1. Laser
Use pulsed light to destroy the bulb. It does not automatically remove the hair but makes it fall out over time. It works best on dark ones and light skin, otherwise it's difficult if not impossible. It costs several hundred euros and requires annual adjustments. However, it significantly reduces the fluff.
Step 2. Electrolysis
It is the only hair removal method certified by the FDA as permanent at the moment. It is done by inserting a small needle into the skin and destroying the cells that cause hair growth. It is really effective and with costs similar to those of the laser. However, it causes scarring and is not recommended for those with dark skin (who are more at risk of scarring than others).
Step 3. Special Creams
There is a prescription cream whose principle is similar to the depilatory ones. It usually fails to remove hair permanently but in some cases it has. Because it is considered optional treatment, it may not be covered by medical insurance or the health service.
Step 4. Hormonal and contraceptive treatments
If hair thickness and color depend on hormones (only your doctor can tell you), you can get back to normal with hormone treatments or the pill (which regulates hormones). Consult your doctor about this.
Method 3 of 3: Consult the Doctor
Step 1. Ask your doctor what treatment they can recommend
When you decide you want to remove or reduce facial hair, consider going to a specialist. Your doctor can recommend and discuss various options and warn you about any risks.
Step 2. Assess the risks
Each method has its risks. Before undergoing any of these, it's a good idea to talk to your doctor about them. Electrolysis, for example, cannot be performed on those who wear a pacemaker.
Step 3. Consider other situations
You and your doctor will also need to take into account any minor medical situations. There are problems that are benign and easy to treat and others that are potentially serious that can cause abnormal hair growth in unusual areas.
- The hormonal flows that cause these changes are associated with age (girls and mature women are more prone to this problem).
- Changes in hair can also be caused by cancer of the glands that regulate hormones or in reaction to pregnancy or certain treatments.
- Look for other symptoms associated with hormonal disorders (irregular periods, weight gain, acne, or hair loss).
Advice
- Many of the painful methods that work by pulling hair off become less painful over time.
- If you are young, wait. When the hormones calm down, the hair disappears (or becomes less visible) on its own.
- The trick doesn't fix it. The make-up does not cover the hair on the contrary it clumps around it so it is better to avoid it in the hairy areas because it would only further highlight them. Make up the hairless areas to distract the eye. For example, if you have hair above your lips, use a natural lipstick and blend your eyes.
