Top Facial Hair Removal Methods for Women

For centuries, women have removed their facial hair, yet we’re in 2019 and it’s still something that we rarely talk about. Sure, everyone talks about their eyebrows, but it’s much rarer to hear people talk about removing hair from their chins, sideburns or top lip. Well, we’re here to tell you that one in 14 women in the UK suffers from some degree of hirsuitism and there are many health conditions which cause excess hair. With this in mind, we’re taking a look at the best ways for women to remove facial hair safely and effectively:

Waxing

Waxing is one of the most popular ways to remove facial hair because it’s quick, easy, accurate and the results last a decent amount of time. You can wax yourself at home, although this does take a little practice, especially if you use hot wax, so we’d recommend visiting an expert in a salon. Use Elemis Tea Tree S.O.S. Spray on the areas you’ve waxed to prevent infection or ingrown hairs.

Shaving

You might be surprised to hear that facial shaving is becoming increasingly popular with women, even for those who only have the tiniest amount of peach fuzz. This is because many women feel their make up sits better and is easier to apply on a smooth canvas. If this is for you, make sure you use a clean, sharp razor every time and use with Elemis Skin Soothe Shave Gel for a close finish.

Threading

Threading is an ancient method of hair removal, popular in Eastern cultures and gives an extremely precise finish. It’s perfect for eyebrows, top lips, chins and sideburns and, like waxing, pulls the hair out at the root which means the results at a long time. You can learn to thread, but it takes a LOT of practice, plus it’s usually so cheap to have done in a salon that we’d always recommend going to an experienced professional. You should also use Dermalogica Redness Relief Essence afterwards to control redness and irritation.

Plucking

If you’re lucky enough to just have the odd hair here and there, going for the good old fashioned tweezers might be the best option for you. You don’t need a broader method like shaving or waxing and tweezing can be done at home, in the privacy of your bathroom. Make sure you use a good pair of tweezers and disinfect them before each use to ensure you don’t transfer any bacteria to your skin and treat your face to some Decleor Organic Rose D’Orient Soothing Comfort Oil Serum once you’re done.

Electrolysis

If you’re serious about removing hair for good, electrolysis could be a good option for you. Electrolysis safely and permanently removes all types of hair from all skin tones by permanently destroying the growth cells of the hair follicle and preventing treated hairs from ever growing back. Treatment can be applied to most facial and body parts including eyebrows, chin, upper and lower lip, jaw line and sides of the face.