Why is it that when a lady reaches 30, she develops hair in unwanted places?

Answer 1

its the changes in ur hormones, when u hit early 30's some of ur girly hormones begin to die off, making us girls start growing hair where most men have! not nice for us women, or our blokes lol, best advice i can give u is try taking, evening primrose oil tablets as it contains "women" hormones, might slow down the growth of unwanted hair.

Answer 2

When you reach around 30 your estrogen levels begin to drop and if you've got skin that's sensitized to testosterone AND you have moderate to high testosterone levels, your hormone balance shifts towards testosterone-dominated.

If there's not too much of it, do you really need to do anything? Most guys are OK about women with, for example, a slight moustache.

If you do decide you have to do something, then there isn't a simple answer.

Facial (and also body) hair on women comes about in the same way as on men because of

1) your body being sensitized, before you were even born, to testosterone -- doesn't happen to all girls, but does to many

2) your body producing high levels of testosterone

The growth rate and coarseness of the hair depends on just how much testosterone is circulating in your bloodstream.

Steer clear of bleaching -- when someone sees you against the light you'll look as if you have a glowing moustache and/or beard.

As far as removing it is concerned it's worth remembering that

* Waxing, plucking, threading, epilating all pull the hair out by the roots and where the growth is hormonally-driven can actually stimulate a dormant follicle into producing more hair quicker. They also distort the root if done repeatedly, leading to hair growing at strange angles. And you've got to let the hair grow to quite a length before you can repeat the exercise. It can also damage the skin and discolor it. Long-term use of waxing also causes bad wrinkles.

* Chemical depilatories strong enough to remove the hair are very likely to burn the skin, cause swelling and cause long-term discoloration of the skin.

* Laser is also liable to cause burning and discoloration and in any case only works effectively on a dark hair/light skin combinantion.

* Electrolysis is very liable to cause scarring and discoloration of the skin.

Which, like it or not, leaves shaving which does not damage the skin. Best done with a men's-style electric razor, the best of which, for women, are probably those from the men's range of Norelco razors (Philishave outside the US). Most women who try a men's Norelco wonder why nobody ever told them about it before.

Answer 3

For a serious answer to your ?: As women age, their bodies continue to change and your hormones go a little nuts. Ever seen the older ladies w/chin hairs?? Keep some hair removal cream made for the specific area you need on hand and do away with any "strays". Contrary to popular belief, it will not make the hair grow back thicker/darker.

Answer 4

I'm 32 and I've not got hair in unwanted places!! Hmmmm, just you then ;o). The hair can get thicker on your chin and lip although that usually happens when you are alot older than 30 (menopausal age often, caused by hormonal changes).

Answer 5

Woman have hair in unwanted places not only when they turn 30. We all have hair under our armpits, legs, arms, heads and mmmmmm down there. Whatever do you mean:))) I am roundabout that age and only have hair where i want it. MMMM Got me foxed now.

Answer 6

OMG i know what you mean....

Ive just got first stages of a moustache developing... omg you can see it when i put makeup on!! i need to consider some drastic work

Answer 7

I didn't get any more hair. Post menopausal women get it because of the lack of estrogen.

Answer 8

I wasn't aware that they do. I'm 32 and no different than when I was in my 20's in that respect. Just shave it if you don't want it. Or have laser treatments.

Answer 9

for the same reason men get hair on their ears,to many hormones.

Answer 10

30??? thats not fair! i've had it since puberty!