Facial hair can be a source of distress for women, appearing on the upper lip, chin and other parts of the face. Many women endure this problem, but seek out permanent solutions for it. Several facial hair
Different Methods For Facial Hair Removal
Hair Removal Creams
One of the most affordable and easiest methods is the use of hair removal creams
A hair removal cream works within a few minutes and it may take even up to 2 weeks for new hair to grow. However, in many cases hair does grow back quite quickly because the hair is removed just below the surface of the skin, not at the root. Its effectiveness will depend generally on how fast your hair grows.
Waxing
This method is preferred since it provides a long term solution–it is effective for up to six weeks. You can have the waxing done at your local salon or spa, but there are also facial waxing kits
Waxing may be limited to longer hair, at least a quarter of an inch long, which on the face can be rather conspicuous. It is also not ideal for darker skinned women because waxing can cause discoloration of the skin. On the other hand, there are waxes made ideally for the small, delicate facial hairs that can beat these limitations.
Sugaring
Sugaring is an alternative for waxing that is quite gentle and less painful as a facial hair removal method. It is basically a syrup or paste made of all natural ingredients such as water and lemon juice, which is applied to the skin and stripped off quickly. It removes hair from the roots and will not cause significant redness or burning.
A sugaring kit
Does Laser Facial Hair Removal Work?
The Fotona Hair Removal System
Facial hair can also be removed through laser treatments or intense pulsed light systems; both of which are highly effective, but also very expensive. Both can be used on any area of the face, and hair should ideally not grow back, but if it does, the facial hair is much finer and unnoticeable.
Laser treatments, even with their permanent facial hair removal, take several sessions and several weeks of healing time for the skin. It takes a long time to achieve the results, between which you may need to still wax or pluck the hairs off. Consider all these options for removing facial hair and choose the best fit for your skin and budget.
