Help with facial hair?

Question

I have a problem with my facial hair. I've tried many different methods to get rid of it (electrology, waxing, shaving exc.) but they dont seem to work. im thinking about laser hair removal but i have dark skin and i hear that it may cause scarring. is there anything else i can try?

Answer 1

yahoo just did a story about women with facial hair. They gave each women a cup of spearmint tea every day for a few weeks, and almost every woman showed a drastic reduction in facial hair, and the testosterone that caused them to have facial hair to begin with. You should research that method and try it. What do you have to lose? heres the link


http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/spearmint_tea_dc

Answer 2

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

There is a prescription cream that reduces unwanted facial hair. Here's the link for complete product information: http://www.vaniqa.com/

Here's a link to an article about laser hair removal by the Mayo Clinic: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/laser-hair-removal/HQ00981

It says scarring can occur but is rare.

I'd consult w/ a dermatologist and see if Vaniqa combined w/ threading* or some other method will work or if you are a good candidate for laser treatment.

*wikipedia entry about threading: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Threading_(epilation)

Answer 4

i ve done a laser removal .. actually laser removal is better for dark hair .. becoz they are trying to damage the pigment and "something" ( can't remember) . do darker hair will be better . it won't give u any scar eh
u can also bleach ur facial hair .. all the make up artist reconmand "jolen " creme bleach check on the internet about this product

Answer 5

I always use Nair facial hair remover, because I have facial hair too. Fun Stuff! Nair wreaks, but i think this stuff works pretty well and its painless. When I use it, I usually stay smooth for several weeks before the stuff grows back. also, it grows back soft instead of stubbly like with shaving or waxing.
Hope this helps!

Answer 6

try plucking