6 ways to remove unwanted hair from your face
Unless you’re a male, removing unwanted hair from your face can be a frustrating and time-consuming process. For those of you who have never quite found their favourite method, we’ve compiled a list of the simplest ways to do so.
1. Tweezing
If a house doesn’t have at least one pair of tweezers, they should immediately go on the next shopping list. Tweezers are a great way to quickly pluck those stray hairs from your eyebrows and chin. But they’re less ideal for larger areas.
2. Depilatory creams
You’ve probably seen advertisements for the removal of unwanted hairs using only a cream or foam. These are depilatory creams, and there are many options to choose from. The products work by dissolving the base of the hair so that it breaks off when the cream is wiped away. Remember to test the cream on a small patch of your skin to make sure you won’t have any adverse reactions.
3. Threading
You’ve likely seen women in salons and shopping centre kiosks being worked on by beauticians holding a length of thread between their fingers and teeth. This technique, made popular in Asia and the Middle East is a great way to remove hairs you might normally save for the tweezers, but have perhaps never been great with plucking them yourself.
4. Waxing
While waxing is a great way to cover larger areas quickly and neatly, it can be painful. Depending on your skin, it may also cause some irritation, so it’s a good idea to see a professional the first time to find out how your face will react.
5. Laser
If you’ve been using any of the above methods for years, and are ready to be done with pesky facial hair altogether, then you may wish to try something more permanent. Laser hair removal uses light wavelengths to target hair follicles in large areas, which kills them. Note that this isn’t a great option for very light or fine hair.
6. Electrolysis
For those of you with lighter or finer hairs, electrolysis is a better solution for your permanent hair removal. Unlike laser hair removal, electrolysis targets individual hair follicles to stop hair from growing.
Which hair removal method works best for you? Share your tips with us in the comments.