Facial hair

[lollipop]

Originally Posted by Bhav Is this ok for darker skin tones? From what I know about pulselight is that it works best for skintones that aren`t too dark and with dark hair. So if you have medium skincolor, but dark hair it works good, but the treatments sessions depends on how much hair you have. Also you do need to apply sunscreen after the treatment, cuz otherwise you`ll have more chance with discoloration. Also when you do this treatment you can not do tweezing or waxing the areas that they treat, but you have to shave that area and or bleach it, but bleaching it can only be done 2 weeks before treatment. But there are alot more new techniques (sp) now. I only don`t know how it works with very dark skin or light hair. HTH

 

[lollipop]

Originally Posted by Sarah84 yes but depending how darker the skin is, you may need a few extra sessions as they have to set the strength of the pulse light at a lower rate, so it doesn't burn you. Yep that`s right about the burning part and the strenght of the light, so make sure you find someone proffesional when you choose this option

 

[korina981]

Originally Posted by lollipop . Also when you do this treatment you can not do tweezing or waxing the areas that they treat, but you have to shave that area and or bleach it, but bleaching it can only be done 2 weeks before treatment. I wonder why it needs to be shaved ? does anyone know?

 

[devinjhans]

yeah my dermatologist said that laser treatments aren't really that great for dark skintones b/c it can leave dark spots. she told me that electrolysis was best. although not permanent, it does last for quite a while(not sure how long). i usually just have my hair waxed, but do plan to get electrolysis, so i don't have to worry about that anymore, b/c it seems like the more you wax, the more hair grows back in it's place.

 

[Kaede]

I've tried sugar, depilatories, and a buffing pad thing. The sugar didn't remove even 1/2 of the hair, the pad did almost nothing except irritate my skin, and the depilatories leave the hairs short. Am I maybe doing something wrong? Does anyone have any recommendations that are pretty foolproof? Thanks!

 

[winnipb]

Originally Posted by Liz What do you guys use to get rid of facial hair? Right now I use one of those little razor things that are advertised for the bikini line. sometimes i can't pluck other hairs on my face other than my eyebrows and upper lip cause i can get ingrown hairs. damn, i want laser hair removal. lol I just started having my eyebrows threaded. It worked so good so the next time I had my whole face done. I don't get the ingrown hairs from threading. I never knew I had so much hair on my whole face. Give it a try you will like it. Bev

 

[sherice]

Right now I'm using Nair for upper lip. Works good to me. Hair doesnt grow back for a loooong time and it only takes 5 minutes and a damp cloth. Wala...hair is gone.

 

[kimg82]

Has anybody mentioned threading? I've been doing that for the past couple of years on my chin and upper lip and it works really well. It's basically an efficient way of plucking and gets them all and my facialist said it's better for the skin than waxing.

Meanwhile, I decided to try something more permanent so I'm going to do electrolysis tomorrow. I tried to do laser treatment, but they said it wouldn't work because the hair is reddish. I'm a bit nervous, but I'm doing something called the Lucy Peters system and they guarantee it's permanent and no side effects. Wish me luck!

 

[makeupaholic]

Originally Posted by monniej i've heard alot about threading. is the cost about the same as getting waxed or tweezed at a spa? i know that the practice is common in the middle east. I've always found that threading is way cheaper than waxing. I pay $6 to have brows and upper lip done.

 

[makeupaholic]

Originally Posted by kimg82 Has anybody mentioned threading? I've been doing that for the past couple of years on my chin and upper lip and it works really well. It's basically an efficient way of plucking and gets them all and my facialist said it's better for the skin than waxing.Meanwhile, I decided to try something more permanent so I'm going to do electrolysis tomorrow. I tried to do laser treatment, but they said it wouldn't work because the hair is reddish. I'm a bit nervous, but I'm doing something called the Lucy Peters system and they guarantee it's permanent and no side effects. Wish me luck!

Oooooh... I'm very curious to hear how it goes for you. I'd love to do something like that!

 

[winnipb]

Originally Posted by makeupaholic I've always found that threading is way cheaper than waxing. I pay $6 to have brows and upper lip done.

WOW $6.00. I pay $40.00 for full face. I think my lady charges $20.00 just for eyebrows.

 

[makeupaholic]

Originally Posted by winnipb WOW $6.00. I pay $40.00 for full face. I think my lady charges $20.00 just for eyebrows. WoW!!! Threading is really cheap here. There are TONS of little "hole in the wall" places where Middle Eastern women do it for next to nothing.

 

[SewAmazing]

I went to a dermatologist who told me how to shave facial hair properly. Use in or right out of the shower. The moisture makes the hairs soft and pliable. Use a body lotion, cream, or jel and a new disposable triple blade (toss after 3 uses) to shave in short strokes one direction only. Do not rake back and forth across the face. Soft as a baby's bottom. NO abrasions or ingrown hairs. Also, it is a myth that shaving makes the hair grow faster..

 

[winnipb]

Originally Posted by makeupaholic WoW!!! Threading is really cheap here. There are TONS of little "hole in the wall" places where Middle Eastern women do it for next to nothing. I live in a small No. Calif town and only one person here does threading. I was at Sophora in Sacramento a couple of days ago and this girl that works there has a friend that drives all the way to San Francisco to have it done. I find it hard to believe but she said there isn't anyone in Sacramento that does it. Where are you from? Are you close to me. I would love to pay $6.00.

 

[Kaede]

Originally Posted by kimg82 Has anybody mentioned threading? I've been doing that for the past couple of years on my chin and upper lip and it works really well. It's basically an efficient way of plucking and gets them all and my facialist said it's better for the skin than waxing.Meanwhile, I decided to try something more permanent so I'm going to do electrolysis tomorrow. I tried to do laser treatment, but they said it wouldn't work because the hair is reddish. I'm a bit nervous, but I'm doing something called the Lucy Peters system and they guarantee it's permanent and no side effects. Wish me luck!

I heard that if you start threading too early, it grows back really fast. Does anyone know if that's true?

 

[winnipb]

Originally Posted by Kaede I heard that if you start threading too early, it grows back really fast. Does anyone know if that's true? I never heard of that. I know it last longer than waxing. I have it done about every 2 months.

 

[Ley]

Originally Posted by NYAngel98 I have a lot of "peach fuzz' on the sides of my cheeks... it's not really HAIR hair, but I hate it anyway... plus I have that Italian moustache & occaional chin sprout of light brown fuzz (which to me looks like a hair - but very soft - guess b/c it's a little darker, it looks like hair) I hate it ALL! I want it ALL GONE!!

Arms, face, legs... you name it!! ZAPPPP!

Lol, I feel exactly the same - all put into your perfect statement! Now, where's my nearest laser salon??

 

[Ley]

Originally Posted by lollipop From what I know about pulselight is that it works best for skintones that aren`t too dark and with dark hair. So if you have medium skincolor, but dark hair it works good, but the treatments sessions depends on how much hair you have. Also you do need to apply sunscreen after the treatment, cuz otherwise you`ll have more chance with discoloration. Also when you do this treatment you can not do tweezing or waxing the areas that they treat, but you have to shave that area and or bleach it, but bleaching it can only be done 2 weeks before treatment. But there are alot more new techniques (sp) now. I only don`t know how it works with very dark skin or light hair. HTH

That's all correct. I was a perfect candidate for it and went for about 6 sessions but couldn't continue as I changed location. That was 2 years ago and I still have some hair left.

 

[Angie2006]

I used Nair for the longest time on my upper lip...until I saw some pics of me and I could see a "mustache"...only it wasn't hair, it's skin discoloration! A few time I left it on too long, got busy and it burned me a bit.....now I have this fake mustache! I quit using the Nair and it's slowly fading but HOW EMBARRASING! I guess I just didn't have good lighting in my bathroom, I don't know.

ANYWAY, moral to this story is...if you choose Nair, be careful! I wax now and am looking to have it lasered this summer.

 

[makeupaholic]

Originally Posted by winnipb I live in a small No. Calif town and only one person here does threading. I was at Sophora in Sacramento a couple of days ago and this girl that works there has a friend that drives all the way to San Francisco to have it done. I find it hard to believe but she said there isn't anyone in Sacramento that does it. Where are you from? Are you close to me. I would love to pay $6.00. Sorry... I don't live anywhere near you. I'm in Vancouver, BC. I think that's probably further than you want to drive for a $6.00 threading! LOL