5 Tips to Eliminating Women's Facial Hair
Unlike some men, who relish a bushy beard or a fashionable
moustache, most women do not want to make decisions about
styling facial hair. In fact, they do not want to think about it
at all. Lip, chin, or cheek fuzziness is not considered a female
attribute in our society, which is why many cosmetic
manufacturers ardently work to create useful hair removal
products. These can vary from sharp razors to soft creams, but
all have the same goal of trying to remove hair shafts and
follicles that grow in unwanted places on the female face.
Over the ages and across many cultures, women have tried many
methods of hair removal, some of which have proven more
effective than others. Here is a rundown on some of the ways you
may want to try or recommend if you, or someone you know, is
struggling with this problem.
1. Pluck out unwanted hair with tweezers. Since females use
tweezers to shape their eyebrows and sometimes remove unwanted
nose hair, they also may try to pull out those fine, dark hairs
over the top lip or sprouting on the chin. Sometimes they
explore around the ear area, too, in search of fine hair growing
downward as though to simulate a shadowy beard. These are hard
to grasp individually, so tweezers work best for individual long
hairs or those that can be more readily visualized around the
lips.
2. Try a depilatory cream. By following the product directions
carefully, you can get rid of visible unwanted facial hair in
most areas. Just be careful about using these products around
the eyes. You may have to apply the cream over several days' or
weeks' time to see consistent results.
3. Experiment with hair bleaching products. If you can't remove
the hair or don't like the idea of peach fuzz or stubble, you
can try a bleaching cream, though you may have to experiment on
small, hidden areas of your face first to be sure you don't
lighten too much the areas where the hair is located. As with
other chemical products, be careful when using it around the
eyes on the brow areas.
4. Sharpen your razor. Use a steel or plastic razor, preferably
one made for women, to scrape away surface hairs around the
mouth, on the chin, and over the cheeks. The down side to this
method is you may have to keep doing it, since a razor doesn't
get at the hair follicle, which will continue to grow. You also
may feel a light stubble if you have a lot of facial hair that
needs to be removed, as some women with special conditions do.
5. Cover it with cosmetics. If all else fails, apply enough
natural-looking foundation to cover any mild hair growth so
others can't see it.
You also can get electrolysis for hair removal, which may be
permanent or require repeat visits. Contact a local doctor or a
plastic surgeon for more information, or visit online websites
for details.