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Embarrassment is probably the number one reason many women are concerned with female facial hair. Hair on the upper lip, chin or neck is viewed by some as unfeminine, so it can have an impact on how a woman feels about herself, even leading to a lack of self-confidence.

We’ll start our consideration of facial hair removal methods by looking at electrolysis and laser hair removal. These are the two methods most understand to be permanent.

Number 1: Reckoned by some to be the only truly permanent hair removal method, electrolysis uses heat to disable the mechanism of hair growth. Each hair follicle is treated separately so it can be a long laborious process. Surprisingly, some even then report that stray hairs can reappear.

Number 2: There seems to be a greater variation of viewpoint when it comes to the results of laser hair removal. Some find it works very well for them, others spend lots of time and money and end up disappointed. Make sure you go to a professional and you will of course want to see evidence of successful treatments. Testimonials from others are helpful and some clinics maintain a photo library showing before and after shots to give you some idea. It is essential to get a test done before signing up for treatments.

Number 3: Waxing and Sugaring. These two methods are very inexpensive and convenient as they can be done at home. It can be painful of course but that can be minimised with experience. Simply pull the strip back sharply once the solution has been applied to the area to be treated and remove the hair from the root.

You can purchase hot wax preparations or pre-coated cold wax strips. Either of these stick to the skin and when they harden and are pulled back sharply they take the top layer of dead skins cells away along with the unwanted hair. Sugar solutions on the other hand stick to the hair so they generally don’t cause such severe skin reactions for some people. Because waxing removes a layer of skin cells the skin can feel smooth after the procedure.

Number 4: Hair inhibitors. These may not work for everyone. In the early 1990′s a company in Canada pioneered the idea of having natural herbal substances get into the hair follicle and disable the mechanism of hair growth. After that, other companies developed similar products. Hair inhibitors need to be rubbed into the skin after a hair removal method like waxing, sugaring or tweezing.

Vaniqa is quite widely known. It is a hair inhibitor available on prescription which is rubbed into the skin twice a day for many weeks. Patience is needed with all hair inhibitors.

Number 5: Depilatories were not recommended for the facial areas at one time due to the strong chemicals they contain and the possibility of adverse skin reactions. These days however there are depilatory products on the market especially designed for a woman’s facial areas and they contain ingredients to lessen the trauma on the skin. The chemicals in the depilatory melt the hair so it can be wiped off.

Number 6: Tweezers and Epilators. Get a good quality pair of tweezers that firmly grip the hair and pull sharply to make sure you take the hair out by the root and don’t break it. A magnification mirror can also help. This method is good for a small number of unwanted hairs. If you have a wider area to be treated, perhaps an electrical epilator will suit you. With rotating discs, the hairs are plucked out by the root. Some of special settings for the facial areas. Lessen the discomfort by using a numbing spray beforehand or rub an ice cube over the area afterwards.

So there we have it. When it comes to female facial hair removal, there is no totally painless, easy option. You need to decide what method you will use depending on how serious the problem is in your case. Many women though feel it is well worth the effort. Removing female facial hair gives them confidence, and the freedom to enjoy a good social life without feeling embarrassed about their appearance.

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