Female facial hair is neither a myth nor a new phenomenon. From ancient Greeks and their hot honey and tree saps to laser hair removal, women have been in a constant search for the ultimate cure-all for unwanted facial hair. While no one has yet found that inexpensive elixir of hope, there are plenty of attractive options available to the greater sex, and these we will now discuss.
First, let us address permanent methods. If you have been pitched electrolysis by anyone, you should probably phase that dermatologist out of your life. It has a long track record, but it is being phased out due to the risk of scarring. It can be extremely painful compared to newer alternatives, and it can often be more expensive, too. And it really does sound as painful as it proves to be. Metal probes inserted into each hair follicle deliver a set charge of electricity to damage the hair, but that charge can cause the scarring listed above due to overheating. Also take consider that this isn’t a one and done deal. You will have to endure the pain through multiple treatments.
A less painful and risky alternative to electrolysis is the emerging field of laser hair removal. Unlike electrolysis, laser hair removal is needle-free and relatively painless. Most redness resulting from the laser is gone within about an hour, and there’s a far lesser risk of scarring and blotchiness. It can be expensive, but if you value your skin it can be worth the risk. However, do keep in mind that it works best for those with lighter skin tones and darker hair, because the light from the laser hones in on the hair pigmentation.
At-home-kits can be an attractive, albeit far from permanent solution to unwanted facial hair. One such at-home method is a bleaching cream. These creams can be effective but their application requires serious care. These should be used nowhere near the eye, as there is a serious risk of blindness. Also, keep in mind that redness can occur around the applied area, so a 24 hour test patch beforehand would be a good idea. Used once a week it can be a great alternative to more expensive, permanent methods like laser hair removal.
Another viable alternative is threading, a trendy option akin to plucking but done by rolling a thread across the skin. The thread affixes itself to the hair, pulling it out as it rolls across the applied area. It takes a trained hand, so it’s neither as accessible as bleaching nor as effective as laser hair removal, but it is a decent option relative to plucking.
First, let us address permanent methods. If you have been pitched electrolysis by anyone, you should probably phase that dermatologist out of your life. It has a long track record, but it is being phased out due to the risk of scarring. It can be extremely painful compared to newer alternatives, and it can often be more expensive, too. And it really does sound as painful as it proves to be. Metal probes inserted into each hair follicle deliver a set charge of electricity to damage the hair, but that charge can cause the scarring listed above due to overheating. Also take consider that this isn’t a one and done deal. You will have to endure the pain through multiple treatments.
A less painful and risky alternative to electrolysis is the emerging field of laser hair removal. Unlike electrolysis, laser hair removal is needle-free and relatively painless. Most redness resulting from the laser is gone within about an hour, and there’s a far lesser risk of scarring and blotchiness. It can be expensive, but if you value your skin it can be worth the risk. However, do keep in mind that it works best for those with lighter skin tones and darker hair, because the light from the laser hones in on the hair pigmentation.
At-home-kits can be an attractive, albeit far from permanent solution to unwanted facial hair. One such at-home method is a bleaching cream. These creams can be effective but their application requires serious care. These should be used nowhere near the eye, as there is a serious risk of blindness. Also, keep in mind that redness can occur around the applied area, so a 24 hour test patch beforehand would be a good idea. Used once a week it can be a great alternative to more expensive, permanent methods like laser hair removal.
Another viable alternative is threading, a trendy option akin to plucking but done by rolling a thread across the skin. The thread affixes itself to the hair, pulling it out as it rolls across the applied area. It takes a trained hand, so it’s neither as accessible as bleaching nor as effective as laser hair removal, but it is a decent option relative to plucking.
