Unwanted facial hair

[sherice]

that vaniga is soooooo expensive....:madno:...wont be trying it anytime soon

 

[suzukigrrl]

I have only six hairs on my upper lip that I'm not fond of. I'd really like to wax or bleach, but it seems like such a hassle for so few hairs. I've been plucking. It hurts, but I only pluck one hair a day so it isn't too bad.

 

[geebers]

I used to pluck and it is true- more grow back with plucking. The reason is that hair that is dormant in your skin could possibly get shocked from the hair you plucked next to it or around it and start growing. Basically you "awaken" it. But the same can be said for waxing too.

I am getting laser treatments and I see a huge huge difference. I still have some hair but very little. I used to have a horrible stach. And cant even tell you about the chin hair.

 

[pageantart]

I swear by this facial hair removal and so does my MAC artist. She told me about it beofre I was an Avon rep myself. Cheap and works excellent!!!

I use it on my upper lip, cheeks, betwwen eyebrows and sideburns. Plus I have an annoying V on my hairline I do as well. Use it everywhere needed, even bikini area, no stinging or burning, only takes 5 minutes and stays hair free for weeks! I love this miracle!!!

$6.00 and lasts about 3 months or longer, depending on how much you use it and what you use it for, what a steal! If you also have used this post a reply to this thread. I know this is 100% working product so I would be shocked if someone had a bad experience with it.

It's called : SKIN SO SOFT Fresh & Smooth Facial Hair Removal Cream

 

[ShelbyLynn]

I was thinking about buying the tweeze! But might consider Vaniqa or laser for my chin hairs.

 

[Clouded_Storm]

I started plucking my moustache in about 5 years ago and sometimes I will bleach it after I let it grow back in. The skin there is lighter than the rest of my face (it's been like that since the first time I plucked it so I'm not sure if it is that or if it was lighter in the first place) so I have to use a darker foundation to even it out. If I don't pluck it and bleach it instead, the skin is gray/greenish from the black color coming through from under the skin. I would also like to know is there anything for discoloration?

 

[Jessica81]

YES

Laser hair removal can cause permanent scaring or discoloration! I'm not saying this to discourage anyone from trying it; as I am going through the procedure myself. I just want people to know there are risks and you need to be careful when choosing a tech to do your laser treatments.

You need to find the right laser for your skin type and find someone who has experience treating people with your skin type.

I am going to Ideal Image and while I am happy with my progress, if I wasn't in a contract i would go to my dermatologist to have it done.

There is a really good website about laser hair removal - hairtell.com -- there is a forum for you to ask question.

When I was looking into laser treatments over a year ago there was very little information available; so I created my own page about my experience.

Laser Hair Removal Journal - Information, Pictures, Frequently Asked Questions & Clinic Directory

If you have any questions about the process feel free to PM me. -- But I'm not a doctor I can only tell you my experiences.

 

[Leony]

Thanks Jen!

 

[eightthirty]

Wow great info! Vaniqa is very expensive. I've never been one for plucking, so my skin is safe in that regard.

 

[monniej]

this is becoming more and more an issue for me because of that perimenopause thing. i do all of the above! i tweeze the really fat hairs daily and i wax the little fine hairs about every 2 to 3 weeks. i have tried neet and nair, but didn't like the way it made my face feel afterwards. i would love laser hair removal, but they have to make some real improvements for women of color before i'll take that leap. i've been using mama lotion for hyperpigmentation and the added benefit seems to be that it has slowed down the hair growth! i can live with that for now!

 

[lklmail]

Oooh, thanks for all the info - I have a major problem with facial hair because I have PCOS, which puts my hormones all out of whack. For now, shaving is easiest and least stressful for my face (Neet or Nair break me out and waxing irritates the skin....haven't tried going to a salon, just at-home kits). I'm really really sensitive about this issue and don't like to wait for it to grow long enough to wax anyway because I don't want anyone to know! I teach preschool and my kids have asked me, "why do you have a mustache?"

I have always had good success with Avon products, so I'll try that cream. Thanks for the tip!

 

[Aquilah]

Great post! Thanks!

 

[lklmail]

I just bought some based solely on this post! Can't wait to try it. Any tips to make it work its best and last the longest possible? I am so tired of dealing with facial hair!

 

[lklmail]

Well, I have to say that so far, I'm disappointed in the Avon Fresh & Smooth. I've tried it about 6 times (I've used almost all the tube) and it has only removed a few patches. The patches that it worked on, it worked GREAT, though - a couple of weeks afterwards and still no regrowth - but I don't know what I did on those patches that made it work, whereas the rest of my chin it hasn't. So far, I have only tried it on my lip once - hair there isn't as thick as my chin, so I use a MicroTouch trimmer every few days there and it works fine.

pageantart or other Avon reps reading this - what am I doing wrong? I know the tube says to apply a thick layer, and I have been really glopping it on (hence the almost-empty tube) and that hasn't seemed to help. HELP ME! I REALLY WANT THIS PRODUCT TO WORK! :eusa_wall:

 

[lklmail]

Well, I used up the entire tube, and only succeeded in making my chin raw. And yes, I followed the directions on the tube to the letter; it just wasn't meant to be for me, I guess.

Luckily, I found a tube of Magic Cream Shave, recommended by someone on another thread in this forum (https://forum.makeuptalk.com/f29...ve#post503249). Found it at Eckerds. Can't wait to try it; I'll report back here after I've used it and let you know how it works!

 

[lklmail]

I've tried the Magic Cream Shave twice now; it's strong (don't even try to leave it on past the recommended 6-9 minutes, because it will burn - ask how I know!) It took off some of the hair the first time, and some more the second time, but didn't get all of it on either attempt. But I'll keep trying. It certainly works better on me than the Avon product, and is a lot cheaper too. The worst part about all of this is I've been having to grow the hair out in order to use the cream, which is embarrassing to me. But if it ends up working, I hope it will be worth it in the end.

 

[Gvieve]

Skin so soft hair removal for $6.00 and lasts you about 3 months. Oh yes. Going to google it now. Thank you.

 

[FemmeMrbd]

I use a depillatory cream..

It tends to break out my chin but eh...I will break out there with or without the cream.

I sometimes pluck but it all depends on my mood.

The hairs on my chin are not THAT noticeable...only to me in my bathroom...with it's excellent lighting but only in really good light can you tell...and I doubt anyone is seriously checking out my chin.

When I get more money, I am definitley getting laser treatment.

 

[FeverDream]

Once in awhile I use the Sally Hanson creme hair remover (I think that's what it's called), and it's just fabulous. The hair grows back slower and finer, and there's no redness at all. I don't have sensitive skin, so that may be why, but I recommend it to everybody. Sally Hanson is your friend.

 

[gizzysmom]

the older I get, the hairier I get... :scared: