How to Get Rid of a Mustache for Girls
Facial hair on women occurs for different reasons, including hormonal changes and heredity. According to Dermatology Update, 22 percent of women in the United States who suffer from unwanted facial hair, feel anxious and depressed because of it. Several treatments are available to be used at home or with the help of a dermatologist. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Tweezers
- Facial moisturizers
- Disposable or electric razor
- Facial wax
- Depilatory cream
- Prescription facial hair creams
Instructions
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Pluck the hair above the upper lip with a pair of tweezers. This is an option if you have only a few stray hairs. Grasp hair at the base and pull quickly to remove the hairs. If pain and irritation exists after plucking, apply a thin layer of facial moisturizer.
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Shave the unwanted mustache hair. Use a disposable or electric razor, according to your personal preference. This is an inexpensive, painless option for a woman who suffers from greater amounts of hair above the upper lip. Shaving leaves behind stubble that must be removed on a regular, if not daily, basis.
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Wax the unwanted upper lip hair. Waxing is potentially painful, but if is effective for removing hair because hair in this area is generally thinner and softer than facial hair in other areas, such as the chin. Results will last from two-to-six weeks.
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Remove the hair with depilatory creams. Spread these over-the-counter creams onto the area where unwanted hair has grown. The cream is then washed or wiped away; results will last longer than shaving. Avoid getting the depilatory cream in your mouth. Read directions carefully to avoid skin irritation.
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Speak to a doctor or dermatologist about prescription facial-hair inhibitors. These products, such as Vaniqa, are applied to the face twice a day. They will reduce the amount of facial hair within a few weeks, according to WebMD.
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Speak to a doctor or dermatologist about laser-hair removal. According to the Hair Removal Journal, laser treatment will reduce the amount of unwanted facial hair by 50 to 70 percent after three sessions. This is expensive; each session costs between $150 to $350 per visit.
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