Facial Hair Removal Options - Choosing The Best Method For You
Friday, July 23rd, 2010Facial hair for women can be an embarrassment, making facial hair removal a popular topic in beauty magazines. Unsightly hair on the face can be very problematic for many people, especially women and is oftentimes the result of a hormonal dysfunction or as a normal part of aging. There are plenty of options to get rid of unsightly facial hair.
There are cream remover kits that are sold in virtually every drug store. Usually these cream kits require that an over the counter approved cream is left on the face for a few minutes and then wiped clean with a cloth and warm water. This is certainly an easy option, and there are plenty of brand varieties to choose from.
Shaving is likely the first thing you’ve considered, but it is not the best solution for women. Almost always, the hair quickly grows back and can even grow to be more coarse, especially the more you shave it.
Tweezers can be used to remove unsightly hair, although this is the least liked option. The whole process can take time, and it is often very painful as well.
Waxing is a popular choice. Waxing kits are available at most drug stores and beauty supply stores so that waxing can be done at home. There are also many salons that are available that offer waxing services for unsightly hair removal. Most waxing is done with bees wax that is heated until it is soft and able to be spread, then it is applied to the affected area. A piece of paper is applied to the wax, and after it has been given time to dry the paper along with the wax is removed from the face, usually very quickly. This pulls the hair out by the root.
Removal can also be achieved by using waxing strips. This method is very much like standard waxing, except that there is no need for hot wax. The strips come pre-waxed, so you can do it at home without any excess hassle on your part.
Another more high-tech method is through electrolysis. This is the most invasive method, but it is also the most effective. It is done by a professional, a machine is used to provide a low grade shock to the hair follicle which causes the hair to fall out and the follicle dies, this is the most permanent removal option.
Facial hair on women is always unwanted, and many women spend tons of money each year on removing hair. Finding a solution that works and does not cost too much over time may not be as out of reach as it initially seems.