Facial Hair Removal

Facial hair is the worst, isn’t it? You can cover up other parts of your body, but your face is always on display. Any hair removal mistake, any irritation, and any hair is instantly visible on your face. And isn’t it just rich that your face has some of the most delicate skin on your body, making it more susceptible to rashes, burns, and other types of irritation that are possible with hair removal systems?

Luckily, there are ways to deal with facial hair. If you have very fine but dark hair, consider bleaching. It does not remove the hair, but it makes it less noticeable by making it pale. It is only effective on fair skin. You need to buy a formula that is designed for facial hair and have to follow directions carefully. After bleaching, your face may sting for a bit. It can also be a bit red. On the other hand, the results will last for two weeks or so and the process is not expensive or time-consuming.

Shall I tweeze it?

Tweezing (or plucking) is one of Hairchick’s favorite ways to get rid of facial hair. Yes, this method of facial hair removal can hurt at first, but it is very cheap and effective. It does not matter what skin tone or hair type you have. Hair takes weeks to grow back and regrowth is soft. Better yet, you can tweeze almost as soon as hair breaks the surface of the skin, so you don’t have to be stuck with noticeable hair – not ever! To tweeze, you should use a good mirror and tweeze by a sunny window or under a bright light so that you can see what you are doing. If you are worried about pain, run an ice cube over your skin to numb it before tweezing. Having a bath or shower before tweezing also helps minimize pain as the heat opens your pores and hairs will come out much more easily. Whatever you do, start with a clean face. Tweeze one hair at a time and go slowly. Right after tweezing, your skin may be a bit red. You will probably find that once you have gone about your daily facial routine of cleansing, toning, moisturizing, and make-up application any redness or irritation will have vanished.

Shall I thread it?

Threading is much like tweezing, but it is best left to an experienced practitioner. It is a bit disconcerting to have threading done for the first time: the practitioner twirls a thread across your skin so fast that you are sure your skin will be wrecked forever. Of course this is not the case! Threading hurts as much as tweezing, but there is not really any more irritation with threading than with tweezing. It is a good choice if you are pressed for time or if you have lots of facial hair.

Shall I wax it?

Many women like waxing because it is faster than tweezing. It is best if you have lots of facial hair that would be time-consuming to tweeze. Be sure to go to a salon or buy a wax kit especially for facial hair and take care around any scars or birthmarks. You should avoid wearing face creams or make-up just after waxing, since your skin will be red and irritated. The results of waxing will last weeks and hair will grow back soft. The only problem is that you will have to wait until hair grows back a bit in order to wax again.

Shall I sugar it?

Sugaring works much like waxing. However, many women prefer it because it is less expensive and because the natural ingredients in waxing are easy to wash off with water. Results and technique are very similar to waxing.

…Or shall I just leave to a depilatory?

Some depilatories offer formulas that can be used on facial hair. While they are convenient and less of a hassle than many other hair removal methods, depilatories cannot be used near the eyes or other sensitive parts of the face. You have to be careful to read all the directions and do a patch test first, since the chemicals in hair removal creams can cause burns or other skin irritations. After using a depilatory, avoid putting anything on your face for a few hours – this will give your skin a chance to heal.

If you are considering using a depilatory, my recommendation is Revitol. I use it extensively and unlike other products is never seems to cause any irritation. It also includes a proprietary formulation to inhibit the regrowth of hairs.