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It’s a common fact; we all have hair all over our bodies. It’s perfectly
normal and there for a reason. However it can become a problem,
especially for women, when we get excess hair in the wrong place, like on
our face.
How much body hair you have is largely a genetic factor. Some
people will have more hair and it is dark and easy to see, while others
won’t have as much or it’s light and not very easy to see. Whatever
your situation, take heart, you can learn how to avoid the growth of wanted
facial hair.
- We’ll start with the most obvious: shaving. This is the most temporary
of solutions and has a lot of negative side effects, such as razor burn and
rapid regrowth. For those two reasons, shaving is not the preferred hair
removal method for women. - Using tweezers. This method is effective since it literally pulls the hair
out by the root so it takes longer for the hair to grow back. But it is
uncomfortable and it takes a very long time. Tweezing will work best on
very small areas such as eyebrows, and stray chin or lip hairs. - Depilatory gels. These products are formulated to affect the hair shaft
in such a way as to make it easy to remove. They tend to work well for
most people, but they are made up of harsh chemicals which can be very
irritating to the skin. Before you use one, you should test a small amount
on an inconspicuous spot on your face to make sure you don’t have a
severe reaction. Only use a depilatory that is formulated for use on the
face, and make sure to carefully read and follow all directions. - Waxing. This is the same basic technique as tweezing: you remove an
area of hair literally from its roots. The difference is that wax can be
applied to a large area of skin and you can get a lot of hair removed in
one fell swoop.
There are many types of waxing products on the market, some work
better than others, so you may want to experiment with a couple different
brands to find the best one for you. As with the depilatory, make sure to
use the wax on a small section of your skin to see if you have any adverse
reactions to it before putting it on a large section of your skin.
- Electrolysis. This is a permanent solution to unwanted hair. This
method involves killing the hair by running an electrical current through the
shaft. This method is extremely effective, but it can be time consuming
and expensive. You will need several treatments since each hair follicle
needs to be ‘zapped’ individually. - Laser. This treatment has to be done by someone who is licensed. It
too can be time consuming and expensive, and it may not be permanent.
Before choosing this option make sure you take the time to ask a lot of
questions.
These are all exceptional methods for getting rid of unwanted facial hair.
Take some time and learn more about each method, then find the one
that is right for you.
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