Unwanted facial hair is a bane to both men and women. Most may think that it is far worse for women but there are many men who suffer from unwanted facial hair, as well. Just because men are .supposed to have hair. does not mean they like dealing with it. However, because it is generally recognized that men should have facial hair and women should not, the presence of facial hair can be an embarrassing social stigma for women. Fortunately, thanks to recent developments in the technique of hair removal, there are many options available to get rid of any and all facial hair.
A lot of these methods are temporary. The most commonly known is, of course, shaving. It is certainly a tried-and-true method of hair removal, although not women enjoy having to shave their faces. Indeed, it is not recommended that women ever shave their unwanted facial hair away, as shaving can cause hair to regrow more rapidly, and often in thicker amounts.
Tweezing is another commonly known method for hair removal. However, it is a tedious and often painful process, and often, there is simply too much hair to pluck. One of the pros of plucking . if one can get through the pain . is that, since hair is removed from the root during tweezing, the rate of regrowth is much slower.
Depilatory creams are also a popular method. There are now depilatory gels and lotions as well. Depilatories work because they contain a chemical which alters the actual structure of the hair follicle, making it easy to remove. Said chemical can irritate the epidermis, particularly if someone has sensitive skin, which is why it is important to always test a patch of hair first. It is also vital to follow the instructions closely, because leaving the product on too long can cause burning and rash.
Waxing is another common way to remove unwanted facial hair, but it can be tedious and painful as well. There are hot waxes and cold waxes. They work by binding the hair with the wax and pulling the hair out when the wax is quickly, forcibly remove. One benefit to waxing is that it need only be repeated every four to six weeks.
A more in-depth, long-term method of facial hair removal is electrolysis, which involves using an electrical current to destroy the root of the hair. However, several treatments of electrolysis might be necessary to completely remove the unwanted hair, due to the regrowth patterns of hair.
Lastly, there is the option of laser hair removal. This must be done by a professional, as it involves both preoperative and postoperative measures of precaution. The best bet here is to seek out a reputable dermatologist for a consultation and assessment, since laser hair removal does not work as well for every individual. People with dark hair and fair skin experience the best results. In general, more than one treatment is required, but up to 80% of unwanted hair can be destroyed by laser hair removal.