If shaving (which can result in razor burn, cuts and permanent hair loss) and waxing are no longer working for you, there are permanent hair removal products designed to eradicate pesky fuzz forever. With dermatologist-backed devices available there’s sure to be something available that will get rid of this pesky fuzz permanently.
Waxing
Waxing removes hair at its source, unlike tweezing or shaving which only removes surface hair. Though messy in process, waxing leaves skin silky smooth and hair-free for weeks at a time. Your choice of hard or soft wax and its application will determine how painful the experience will be; prior to waxing you should wash and exfoliate to help avoid irritation caused by using retinoids which may make skin more delicate.
Avoid burns and breakouts with waxing by performing a patch test on the side of your face or neck to make sure you aren’t allergic, avoid alcohol and caffeine prior to waxing, which may increase irritation and sensitize skin more severely than necessary. Depilatory cream tailored specifically for your skin type may also work to temporarily reduce unwanted hair; Olay’s Smooth Finish Facial Hair Removal Duo offers one of the gentlest options on the market that may even work on dark hair; though some users have reported less effective performance on darker hair types than intended.
Professional waxing services typically start with a pre-wax treatment designed to reduce redness and prepare the skin for waxing. Once this step has taken place, a clean applicator is then used to spread a thin layer of wax over the desired area in the direction of hair growth; once hardened, a paper strip is then quickly pulled away in the opposite direction as quickly as possible.
DIY enthusiasts interested in waxing at home have several options for getting started, including purchasing an at-home waxing kit. Such kits provide everything needed to get waxed at home – including warm wax, spatulas and pre/post wax treatments. When selecting wax, it is wise to opt for one containing soothing ingredients such as chamomile. Always follow instructions when warming the wax up in order to avoid burning your skin; test its temperature on the inside of your wrist first to be safe!
An epilator is designed to remove those stubborn hairs that shaving and waxing leave behind, with 40 tiny tweezers to grab onto each hair quickly. Plus, it works on both wet and dry skin!
Though not a permanent solution for hair removal, electrolysis is an effective alternative to tweezing and waxing that can quickly eliminate facial hair growth. Furthermore, its soothing serum targets redness, irritation and bumps in the area. Just make sure that when using it on your skin that a high quality tweezer is used or else risk getting tiny cuts everywhere on your face!
