How to Remove Fake Facial Hair

It’s time for the beard or eyebrows to come off of the face. After fake facial hair is no longer needed, it should be removed in a manner that will allow further use of the hair pieces while doing the least amount of damage to the skin as possible. Most facial hair is attached using spirit gum, which is removed fairly easily if done correctly. Read on to learn how to remove fake facial hair.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Straight-edged brush
• Topsol solvent

1. Turn on sufficient lighting and pull back any real hair that is loose and secure it in a ponytail or headband to keep it out of the face. The fake hairline should be clearly visible.

2. Dip the brush into Topsol solvent or 99 percent alcohol to remove spirit gum. If removing latex, apply a warm towel to the face first to loosen the latex.

3. Graze the spirit gum and hair gently using a firm, downward stroking motion with the brush. Latex will need to be pulled off of the face using fingertips once it has loosened. The skin should be relaxed throughout the process and no pain should occur.

4. Pull the hair and spirit gum away from the skin with each stroke gently. Remove any clumps of hair or spirit gum from the brush as you go. If pain is felt when removing the spirit gum, the brush is scraping the skin too hard and is causing skin irritation.

5. Cleanse the face and use a toner and moisturizer to prevent any skin damage. Applying artificial hair can remove nutrients from the skin because of the cleansing process that occurs prior to the application.

Tips & Warnings

• Cleanse the brush and the hair pieces well to ensure future use.
• Work slowly to make sure no skin damage occurs and so the artificial hair is not ruined if planning to use it in the future.
• Always keep latex away from the eyes as it is made from ammonia and may burn and cause damage to the tissue.

Resources

• Broadway Wigs website