Do you have facial hair?

No Embarrassments, Not ridiculous, Just a cosmetic condition

Beginning stages of facial hair

One thin hair popping out of the chin
Frequency of growth being once a week
Regrowth texture being very soft
Regrowth length slightly longer as you shave

Not a problem There are multiple solutions to this. Choosing the one is what one has to gather information. Here I present to you my experiment and analysis that took me almost 10 years for your ultimate benefit.

My hiding places would be badly lit places, where my hair was less visible. Growth of hair especially under the chin starts at the age of 18.

Might also occur in the upper lip.

What do you do?

Normal tendency is to avoid standing against bright sunlight for the fear of being noticed.
Requirement of minimum of 30 seconds notice before starting out.
Shaving that single hair without touching the surrounding areas to avoid triggering further growth.

How to remove facial hair?

When to shave

If hair growth is less just one hair or two
The grow back period is after a minimum of a week
Skin texture not prone to acne.

When not to shave

Grow back period is every single day
Increased number of hairs
Rough or bruised skin
Thick hair texture

Effects of shaving

Increased hair growth every alternate day
Thickness of hair might increase
Might develop a rougher skin

Opting for good shaving equipment’s like she blades might help reduce scars.

What can you do now?

Threading can be a remedy to postpone hair growth and also to reduce the hair thickness.

Frequency depending on hair regrowth, initially probably twice a week.

Contacting the right parlour expert always matters.

Consequences of threading

Regrowth of hair gets delayed

Quite a painful process depends on quantity of hair and thickness

Might develop scars, swelling or acne

Experience a gradual reduction in hair thickness

Suits acne free skin, also if those frequent parlour visits and pain is tolerable.

Method can be continued if frequency of hair growth reduces to keep away from permanent scars.

Approaching a skin clinic consulting a right cosmetologist could reduce fear and embarrassments and could provide immediate relief

Normally a skin test followed by a hormone test is suggested before starting the treatment.

Classifications by reports

Fine (Normal flimsy hair usually bends) and slightly long

Coarse (grown straight or short)

Man’s beard (very rough, thick)

Mine was the third!!!!

Skin clinics normally suggest a package for treatment with a minimum duration of 11 sittings depending on hair growth and hair texture.

Cost depending on number of sittings with choices of high cost for painless therapies.

Laser hair removal or laser epilation

Common treatments involve ND Yag laser therapy.

Procedure

Starts with an ice cold gel to cause numbness to the area to be treated

Followed by the laser deactivating the cells of hair growth.

Degree of result varying based on tolerance, growth and cost as each hair growth has to be treated only by this method through the course usually 3 years.

Sittings might increase based on hair growth frequency.

Slight swelling may persist for a day or two.

Who can try

Frequency of hair growth if less as this method has to be done every time a hair grows back.

Shaving, threading or other methods of hair removal should not be opted in between the sittings.

Skin sensitivity test– if skin is less sensitive

Affordability – As results vary based on skin texture and hormonal levels.

Electrolysis

A process of permanent hair removal applying electricity to damage the hair follicles. Slightly more painful and expensive than laser.

This therapy is more for reduction than hair removal. Lessens the frequency of hair growth. A long term solution targeting hair follicles under the skin endorsed by U.S. food and drug administration (FDA) for permanent hair removal.

However, laser being more popular.

Is cost an issue?

You can try less expensive and simple threading, tweezing or waxing. Normally can be chosen after a package of ND yag Laser therapy as hair texture becomes thin and turns down.

Waxing facial hair

Similar to normal waxing except for the extra care to be taken to handle the delicate facial skin to avoid sagging.

Where can I do it?

Normally done in parlours. Choosing the one with good expertise is important to avoid skin rashes.

One can also try facial waxing strips available in the market.

What happens?

Growth frequency reduces
Might develop rashes or slight scars.
Can be dealt with regular facials once a month along with skin rash creams or scar creams.

Hair texture becomes smoother and thinner

Slight burning sensation persists can be reduced by applying a moisturizer

Not suitable for very short hair

However, method suitable only if done once a month

Threading

This method again can be done in a parlour almost like waxing.

When can I thread

When hair length is quite long

To avoid skin sagging

When frequency of hair growth is once in two weeks or even once weekly

Skin is acne free and less sensitive

Leaves a burning sensation again moisturisers can help followed by monthly facials.

Rash creams help reduce scars if again

Tweezing

Another solution like that of threading. Affordable tweezers available in the market. Easy but requires a lot of patience to handle to avoid scars. Very handy easy to carry and use.

Results

Delays regrowth of hair
Frequent usage not recommended as scars may develop
Slight burning sensation might occur if skin is sensitive.
Might develop pain in the thumb due to twisting and turning if not handled properly.

Skin creams, moisturisers should be applied after every usage of the tweezer to prevent permanent scars.

Finally, a step taken with hair removal creams specifically for facial hair

Quite for a nominal cost. But expensive to make a trial.

A painless hair removal for high frequency growth. But not suitable for short hair.

No scars, smoother and lighter on skin. No pulling stretching but occurrence of rashes depends on skin sensitivity and frequency of hair growth.

Scars if quite mild can be concealed by wide variety of BB creams available. Even works for very short hair.

What is suitable for me?

Suitability depends on physical and internal factors: –

Hormonal test

Usually suggested by cosmetologists or gynaecologists for this complaint. Done through a blood test in any ordinary lab costing a few thousands. Normally a great deviation from normal range is mentioned as a reason for excessive facial hair growth (More than the minimum facial hair very soft, mild scanty hair especially below the chin and closer to the side looks)

Nature of skin

Shaving or threading for oily skin might lead to bulges and acne, So better to opt for hair removal creams and laser therapies.

Frequency of hair growth

Recurrence of hair growth is twice a week shaving might be an ideal method, economical and easy solution.

Daily occurrence of growth Hair removal creams can give relief

Duration of growth once a month Laser therapies is ideal

Waxing or threading can be done for the same condition as a cost cutting factor.

Kitchen remedies or Natural remedies

(to reduce hair growth)

A thick paste of papaya along with turmeric slows down growth in the long run
Waxing using a sugar syrup solution facilitates fine hair removal
Chickpea flour helps to remove dead skin and hair.
A pack using lemon juice and honey can also help remove fine hair.

A positive approach to this condition has made the one bullied Harnaam Kaur an Instagram Star on Back2School Bullying (Anti-Bullying)

The first female with a beard according to Guinness World Records in March 2016.

Glad to have remained in her natural form and being able to boost the confidence of millions of viewers. After facing emotional pain right from the age of 11.

A simple blend of proper analysis of your skin texture along with proper doctors’ guidance and suitability factors of cost, convenience and comfort can provide an easy permanent solution to this condition.

We welcome your valuable feedbacks and suggestions in this regard.