How to Remove Unwanted Facial Hair

It is not uncommon for women to have issues with facial hair. While it is an embarrassing topic to discuss, there are things that can be done to remove the unwanted facial hair.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Wax Strips
• Hot Wax
• Depilatory creams
• Tweezers
• Razors

1. Some women may begin noticing facial hair in the 20's. It can cause a great amount of stress to a woman's self image, so it is important to take whatever steps are necessary in removing the unwanted hair. Thankfully there are many options available that are fairly inexpensive.

2. 
   Don't worry, it wont hurt this bad!

   The method that works the best is to have the unwanted hair removed by hot wax. This is typically done in a salon. Hot wax is applied to the area, then strips are placed over the hot wax. The strips are ripped off, which causes only slight discomfort, and the hair is instantly removed.

3. 
   Wax strips

   If you are self conscious about going to a salon to have the hair removed, you still have other options. You can purchase wax strips that you rub between your hands to heat up. Then, place the strips on the unwanted hair and tear off. These don't work as effectively as salon hot waxing, however.

4. 
   Nair facial cream

   Nair makes a hair removing facial cream that works pretty well. It smells horrible, but will remove a lot of the hair. When using this method, the hair seems to grow back pretty quickly though.

5. 

   Tweezing the unwanted hair is VERY PAINFUL and can take a long time. However, it's the best option when dealing with eyebrows. Slanted tweezers work best in gripping the hair.

6. There are several razors that are advertised as "personal trimmers", but don't use this method. Sure, the hair is removed quickly, but it also grows back quickly. And usually darker. Don't shave facial hair with a razor!

Tips & Warnings

• When using any depilatory creams, like Nair, watch the amount of time you leave it on your skin. If left on too long, it will result in a facial burn.

[racheldecarlos]

on 8/30/2009 The upside to being so fair is very few stray hairs! This was very informative, though!

[michelleely]

on 8/5/2009 The Twist-N-Roll tweezers are Fabulous!!! You literally roll the unwanted facial hair right off your face! It's magic! It's only $12.95 at www.facialwork.com. I love it!!!

[moikehagirl]

on 4/15/2009 great article 5*

[kaytay]

on 4/14/2009 thanks for sharing ways to rid unwanted facial hair

[msjoanna]

on 4/3/2009 thanks, I'd love not to have to do my eyebrows all the time.