What to do with facial hair?

Question

I am a girl and have some facial hair on my face. Some above the upper lip and basically everywhere. I know everybody has them but mine just tend to appear more clearly. I don't want to shave them. Can somebody help me with some home remedies?

Answer 1

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 2

Facial hair looks good on Johnny Depp.Facial hair on Adam Lambert appears great.I've no longer noticeable to many pictures of Adam with facial although,but they had been stunning.However I opt for facial hair on older men like of their 40s and up.I love more youthful guys like Adam Lambert in their 20s with out hair.

Answer 3

There are many things to do with the problem of facial hair. If you don't want to shave, you can get it waxed at a salon, or do it at home yourself. There's also nair, which is a lotion that when applied and allowed to sit for 5 minutes, removes facial hair.
If you don't want to go in the direction of getting rid of the hair, you can always bleach it to have it blend in more with your skin making it more invisible. Both Sally Hansen and Andrea Gentle make very good facial hair bleach. If you want to go all natural, mix lemon juice with honey and apply it to your facial hair areas, keep it on overnight and wash it off in the morning.
Good Luck!

Answer 4

I also had the same problem. Aside from waxing or Nair the best thing is electrolysis. It is kind of pricey but, the only permanent solution. Also ask your Dr to check and make sure you don't have a hormonal disorder esp. PCOS. That was the reason I was having a hair problem

Answer 5

Facial hair seems sturdy on Johnny Depp.Facial hair on Adam Lambert seems high-quality.I even have not seen to many photos of Adam with facial in spite of the undeniable fact that,yet they have been suitable.yet I desire facial hair on older adult adult males like of their 40s and up.i admire youthful adult adult males like Adam Lambert of their 20s without hair.

Answer 6

I do not live in the US now, so I have to shave.
No home remedy helped me, so look into having someone thread the hair. If you live in the Chicago area, there is a great place close to Clark and Dempsey. Otherwise see Dipsi at Touhy and Western in the Skokie area.

Answer 7

If you don't want to remove the hair by waxing, plucking, nair, or electrolysis you can always buy over the counter bleaching systems. Just make sure to purchase the ones for your face.

Answer 8

I know what yo could do! Go get the upper lip waxed,(it really works),and pluck it off of your chin,(really works too),side burns on women can possibly be shaved off and you should not have that much on your cheeks so your good-to-go!!

Good luck! Everything really works!

Answer 9

there is an old fashion boiled sugar and lemon juice mixture, I dont remember the mesurements. make a very small amountmore sugar than the lemon.cook on low till very thick ,dont burn. take oout, kneed and stretch like taffy.rip off sm. amount stretch over your upper lip and rip off quickly! etc.

Answer 10

I also had the same problem. Aside from waxing or Nair the best thing is electrolysis.