Review of facial hair removal methods

There are various of facial hair removal methods, however, the methods should be chosen based on the hairy type, thickness and rate of hair growth. Before choosing the method suited you. Firstly you need to define what kind of result do you like to get, long term or permanent hair removal or temporary hair removal. However, everyone likes to remove their unwanted facial hair permanently. However, you need to read the points below so you can determine the method. 

You should never copy the hair removal method which you used in other body areas. Based on the lasting result of hair removal, there are temporary facial hair removal and permanent hair removal methods.

Temporary facial hair removal methods 

Plucking

Plucking is easy and simple method available. You just need the tweezers to pull the hair off from the hair follicles. Plucking is suitable for the hair on the chin. Hair on the chin is thin and rare. Upper lip hair should not be plucked with tweezers. In addition, mild antiseptic solution should be applied before plucking to avoid the infection caused by plucking. Please note that if you have hair on a mole, never pluck it.

Threading

Threading is also a method adopted in beauty salon and home. Actually, threading can deliver the same result with shaving. You have to perform it within several days. You have to do it regularly. It is different from plucking. The upper lip hair and eyebrow hair can be removed with this method. However, the skin infection problem can be caused by frequent threading. Also, you should not use threading method to remove the hairy on acne.

Waxing

Waxing should be defined as one of the top temporary hair removal result. It deliver the different result from shaving, plucking etc. The reason is that it can remove the unwanted facial hair from the root of hair follicle. For salon, hot waxing methods are often chosen by the waxing experts. However, if you just remove some unwanted facial hair, you can choose the home waxing kit. For example the facial hair removal wax strips. Waxing can deliver the long term hair removal result since it can keep your skin smooth for up to five weeks.

Long term hair removal methods

Laser/IPl

Laser and IPL method have been very popular for many years. They feature for its permanent hair removal result. Actually, permanent hair removal reduction result can be achieved through laser/IPl treatment based on FDA’s approval. You need to prepare several thousand dollars for the whole treatment process. 

Electrolysis 

Electrolysis is the only method approved by for its permanent facial hair removal result. Like laser/IPL ,it also take you a great number of money. Each hair would be treated with a needle which brings current to your hair follicle to damage your hair follicle. You have to bear great pain with this method. However, the treatment result is good.