How to Remove Facial Hair

Facial hair can be an unwanted annoyance for both men and women. While shaving has been the preferred method of hair removal for generations, there are also other methods of hair removal such as wax kits and hair removal creams. All three methods offer the simplest way to banish unwanted hair for up to a week. Read more to learn how to remove facial hair.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Shaver
• Shaving cream
• Tweezers

1. Wash your face in hot water. Hot water not only opens clogged pores and promotes healthier skin, but it softens coarse facial hair for an easier shave. You can also hold a wet, hot towel over the face for approximately a minute to achieve the same effect. Allow the skin to dry.

2. Spread shaving cream around your face, remembering to concentrate on the areas you wish to target. Use a shaving cream to avoid cuts and nicks. Opt for a brand that moisturizes and protects the skin from razor burn.

3. Select a sharp razor. Select a new razor to provide a smooth and effortless shave.

4. Shave with the grain of your face. Start at the top of your face, moving the razor in a downward motion until it passes your chin.

5. Wash the excess cream from your face. Double check for any missed spots, especially areas you may have missed under the chin or cheeks.

6. Use tweezers for hard to shave areas such as the eyebrows, eye lashes, nose and ears. Pluck out the hair you want to remove by gently pulling it from the skin.

7. Use facial wax strips to remove hair. Remove the backing of a wax strip and place it on your eyebrow, chin or other area. Pull the strip with a firm yank in the opposite direction of the hair growth pattern.

8. Use sensitive strength hair removal cream to remove hair from the body. Read all instructions for complete details. Most creams require a wait time of five to eight minutes. Apply thickly, and then wipe off when done.

Tips & Warnings

• Avoid rubbing the sensitive strength hair removal cream into the skin.

Resources

• View face shaving methods
• Learn to avoid skin irritation when shaving

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