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How to Get Rid of Face Hair

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Get Rid of Face Hair
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Both women and men have been in a constant struggle to remove unwanted facial hair. While shaving has been around for a long time, the results only last for a few days before the hair starts to grow back. If you would like to get rid of your facial hair with long-term results, consider using a wax treatment. Or you can also opt for a laser procedure to permanently remove your unwanted facial hair.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Wax treatment system
  • Wax warmer
  • Wooden applicator
  • Muslin strips
  • Tweezers
  • Aloe vera lotion

    Wax Removal

  1. Step 1

    Purchase a facial wax treatment system. Because crème wax is gentle, it is recommended for facial hair removal, instead of honey wax treatments.

  2. Step 2

    Warm the wax in a wax pot or wax warmer. Some waxes can be warmed in the microwave. Read specific product instructions to verify whether or not your wax is microwavable.

  3. Step 3

    To prevent burns, test the temperature of your wax before applying it to your face.

  4. Step 4

    Apply the wax to the area with unwanted facial hair. Apply the wax in the direction of hair growth, using a small wooden applicator.

  5. Step 5

    Press the muslin strip on top of the wax. Apply the strip in the direction of hair growth. Leave a small piece of the strip loose at the end.

  6. Step 6

    Grab the loose end of the strip, and rip it off, using a side-to-side motion.

  7. Step 7

    Use tweezers to remove any remaining hairs. Do not apply more wax to remove the remaining hairs, as this can cause severe irritation to your skin.

  8. Step 8

    Apply an aloe vera-based lotion to the area that was waxed to soothe the skin and prevent skin irritation.

  9. Laser Removal

  10. Step 1

    Contact a laser removal specialist to talk to him about laser removal of your facial hair. See Resources to locate a specialist in your area.

  11. Step 2

    Decide if you have enough funds to complete your laser treatment sessions. Cost of laser treatment for facial hair will vary, depending upon your location. The average price ranges from $250 to $650 per session for full facial removal, which will typically take several sessions.

  12. Step 3

    Attend your laser treatment sessions, as scheduled by your laser practitioner. After a laser treatment you may experience redness, swelling and itching in the treated area. These symptoms should pass within a few days.

Tips & Warnings
  • Purchase a numbing spray, and apply it to your face to reduce waxing pain.
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