Facial hair is a woman’s worst nightmare, and matters are only made worse for women who have darker hair. It is not only embarrassing, obvious facial hair play’s with a woman’s mind when it comes to her femininity. Sure there are plenty of over-the-counter products designed to ease a woman’s mind when it comes to the task of removing facial hair, but many of these treatments are costly, painful, and the hair removal is at best temporary.
Depilatory creams are ideal, but can be problematic when used on the face because they can irritate the skin. Most creams are relatively inexpensive but the results from this hair removal method will only last for one to two weeks before you’ll need to apply it again.
Electrolysis is a permanent hair removal method, since it destroys the hair follicle, but treatments can be expensive as more then one visit is necessary for most people. The epilators work through the method of short-wave radio frequency, and a fine probe is inserted into the hair follicle at the surface of the skin. This method of hair removal sounds painful, but most report that it is uncomfortable at best and only causes a tingling sensation. The price of the treatments average around $25.00 to $150.00 depending on the amount of hair being removed.
Laser hair removal is full of promises that it is permanent, and for the price of treatments, it should be, but this is not always the case. This common dermatology treatment is only permanent on certain skin and hair color types. Problems that can arise with this type of treatment are typical when the wrong type of laser is used. Other factors that can contribute to non-permanent hair removal include the color of your hair, and the phase of your hair in its particular hair growth cycle.
According to Consumer Guide laser hair removal is not for everyone. The absolute requirement is that one’s hair must be darker than the surrounding skin. Additionally very darkly pigmented people absorb too much laser energy in their skin and are not ideal candidates. There findings established that it is impossible to predict the exact result a patient will achieve with laser hair removal, especially with regard to how many sessions a given individual will require, and many of the hair removal clinics which guaranteed results have gone out of business. The average cost of laser hair removal runs approximately $1,000.00 or more, depending on the amount of the facial hair that needs to be removed.
Threading is the ideal facial hair removal alternative to waxing, depilatory creams, tweezing or laser, especially if you have sensitive skin. Unlike other hair removal methods, irritation and skin rashes cab be avoided as the top layer of your skin is not stripped off in the process. Since threading is a completely natural skin removal process, it works on all skin types for a hairless face, whether you have normal skin, sensitive skin, or damaged skin. This process is not well known unless you are from the Middle East or Asia where women have been using this system for centuries. This method runs about $12.00 for each part of the face where hair removal is necessary.
http://www.facialhairthreading.com/?gclid=CO_wkJXirI4CFQUsPAod822_Zw
Natural facial hair removers are inexpensive, and over time will deliver dramatic results. By blending egg whites, sugar, and corn flour into a sticky paste and applying it to your face, you can eventually see the results of less facial hair. The mixture is left on the face until it dries and then peeled off. For the first few months this treatment should be applied three to four times weekly, and then can be done once a week once results have become apparent.
Many darker haired women have turned to Vaniqa as it is the only prescription product approved by the FDA and is clinically proven to reduce the growth of unwanted facial hair. Dermatologist’s claim that it performs by slowing the growth of hair rather then just removing it and that most women will see results within 4-6 weeks when used twice a day every day. The disadvantage that comes from this product is that it is not recommended for light haired women and it costs about $70.00. One great advantage is that clinical tests have indicated that using a combination of laser hair removal and Vaniqa increased the effectiveness of the laser treatment.
The wax method lasts longer, but should only be used if you have a high tolerance for pain. The lip area and below the ear are very sensitive areas, and these are usually the areas that need hair removal. The advantages of this type of hair removal are that it can be done at home with over the counter products like Nad’s or Nair.
Facial Hair Facts
At least twice a year, more than 41 million American women in the US remove unwanted facial hair.
1 out of every 5 women removes unwanted facial hair weekly or daily or removes at least 20 hairs at a time.
Studies from women conclude that facial hair greatly impacts their self esteem & confidence.
Six to ten percent of women secrete too much androgen as a result of conditions such as Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome or Polycystic Ovarian Disease which can contribute to excessive abnormal hair growth.
Common problematic areas for women and facial hair include the upper lip, eyebrows, chin, and the upper cheeks.
