8 simple methods to get removal of facial hair

Facial hair is absolutely normal for women, but in some cases there are hormonal problems that make them very numerous, dark and obvious and for many people they cause discomfort and annoyance.

From hypertrichosis, to the production of androgens, to the polycystic ovary, the growth of these hairs in such a present and annoying way certainly has deeper causes than purely aesthetic ones, that’s why before adopting a hair removal method, we strongly recommend that you consult an endocrinologist and discover the organic causes, before taking action. A doctor will help you fight this problem from the inside, which will ensure a longer lasting aesthetic result.

The development of these hairs, in addition to the variety of causes, also occurs in different areas of the body. From the upper lip (the well-known mustache we all have) to the chin, or cheeks, neck, forehead.
First of all, know that there is no need to panic: there are many ways to get rid of it and it is a rather widespread problem.

Before we find out how to get rid of the problem, let’s look together how to reduce irritation caused by hair removal.

1. Stay away from the razor!

While it may seem like the fastest and cheapest method, the razor is very harmful for this kind of problem.

Also no to depilatory creams. Although they are more delicate than the razor, the result will be the same, with the addition of a chemical process, directly on the face!

Arm yourself with time and patience and read the other tips, safer and more effective for remove facial hair.

2. The good old tweezers

If the hair growing on your face is soft and fine enough, with a little patience, you can just pull it off with eyebrow tweezers.
Yes, it is true, it is a little painful and slow, but it is certainly very cheap and if it is a transient and manageable problem, trying does not hurt.

3. Classic wax or sugarwax?

All women from puberty onwards know that the best method for temporary hair removal is waxing. Hot, cold, preferably by the beautician.
There waxing allows the removal of the hair from the root and slows its regrowth for up to 4 weeks.
A very old technique, but which is only becoming popular in recent years, is that of Arabian waxing or sugarwax, made with sugar, water and lemon. Once the ingredients have been mixed and heated, just make a ball to pass on the affected areas.

4. A special electric epilator

Most electric epilators are too large to act precisely on certain areas of the face, which is why there are special devices such as the Braun Face Spa facial epilator that allows you to precisely remove unwanted hair. The ultra-thin head features ten micro openings that gently capture the thinnest hairs (0.02mm) for up to four weeks of smooth skin and salon-worthy results. With 200 capture movements per second, the facial epilator is much faster and more effective than manual tweezers.
In addition, this model also offers two replacement brushes perfect for cleaning the face.

5. Color away!

Often these hairs are thin and quite sparse in number but being very dark, they cause more discomfort than they should.
That is why in some cases, discoloration could be an effective solution to the problem.
It is certainly inexpensive but also absolutely painless.

If you have sensitive skin, beware of any irritation from the chemical treatment.

6. Threading

The so-called ‘Threading’ consists of a thread that is quickly twisted with the fingers and then guided onto the skin. The hairs are “swirled” out of the skin.

Benefit: this technique should be less painful than waxing.

Downside: it cannot be enough alone. However, many beauty salons offer threaded hair removal and it often works, at least in less severe cases.

In general plucking and pulling the hair, on the most sensitive skin can lead to the appearance of spots, pimples or ingrown hairs. If you suffer from this type of problem, you prefer more definitive methods.

7. Laser and pulsed light

Laser: medical lasers transmit pulses of light through the hair to the root. There, the energy of light is converted into heat. This is believed to damage the hair-forming cells which then fall out and ideally no longer grow.
Hair reduction is long-lasting and less painful but only works on more pigmented (or darker) hair.

IPL (Pulsed Light): Once the pulses have reached the root, they achieve the same effect as the laser. Unfortunately, the head of an IPL device is usually too large to treat very small areas of the face.
Devices for home use reduce hair growth and have a smaller head as long as they are used consistently.

8. Electrolysis

A fine needle is inserted under the skin and conducts electricity to the hair roots. If successful, it will be destroyed and the hair growth will be interrupted. Unlike the medical laser, the method can also be used on lighter hairs.

Unfortunately it is very painful and time consuming which makes it a lot costly. Therefore, this method is only recommended for single hairs that cannot be removed by the laser or IPL.