Facial Hair Removal: Understanding Your Options

Learn how the different forms of hair removal can help you get rid of those pesky whiskers -- on your terms

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Waxing or Threading

Waxing has long been many women's go-to hair removal method and in recent years, threading, the ancient Arabic/Indian technique has gained popularity in America.
Good news: Both methods remove hair at the root so the hairlessness lasts longer than shaving, and the process doesn't take long.
Bad news: They can both be painful and leave you with red skin or ingrown hairs. Also, Kauvar cautions against waxing if you use a retinoid because the hot wax can burn your newly sensitive skin or even remove a layer or two! Plus, with both options, you'll have to contend with stubble, which, since it's on your face, might get maddening.
Some advice: Do not attempt waxing at home unless you know what you're doing. It's very easy to misjudge the temperature of the wax and cause some serious damage. This is your face we're talking about. These days a professional wax can be had for a very good price (usually between $10-20).

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Shaving your face never has seemed like a good idea to me, tweezing is the way to go!

by sportimonki13 Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at 02:43PM Report as inappropriate

I HATE THIS ISSUE WORSE THING

by AmandaAmanda Sunday, March 27, 2011 at 06:30PM Report as inappropriate

For me, waxing and tweezing are the only way to go. Shaving your face is a big no no in my opinion!

by Nanette1970 Thursday, March 3, 2011 at 05:48PM Report as inappropriate

Waxing rules! I've always been curious about getting it done by a pro..hm.

by LittleBunny Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at 11:19PM Report as inappropriate

I love old school veet, just don't leave it on too long or you will end up with redness.

by RoleModel Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at 10:51PM Report as inappropriate

I'll leave it to the professionals... I'm too scared of messing up something I can't hide.

by Bon_Bon Monday, February 21, 2011 at 03:45PM Report as inappropriate

I have used (sally hansen) also got outline..burn as well..lotion only makes it worse..but shaving for some like my mom (during my entire childhood) looks like a mans beard if she doesnt.. It does depend on the individual. Please yourself first..Then worry about everyone else..

by Lassie1157 Sunday, February 6, 2011 at 09:08AM Report as inappropriate

when i used a hair removal cream for my face (a sally hansen product), it removed the hair but left my skin feeling very strange in the areas i used it. my makeup wouldn't stick to the areas i used it for almost 3 weeks! i walked around with a huge outline of where i used it on the side of my face. has anyone else ever had this issue? liquid, cream, powder... nothing would stay stick! it would just build up around it.

by BrittanyLeigh Friday, February 4, 2011 at 12:19PM Report as inappropriate

i have been shaving my peach fuzz since i was 16 and NO your hair does not grow back thicker or anything of the crazy sort. of course everyone reacts differently to any kind of shaving, waxing or tweezing but for this 23 year old hispanic girl shaving is the best option!

by Gabby0 Thursday, February 3, 2011 at 08:43PM Report as inappropriate

very good information on hair removal. I been using epilator for my hair removal and It works for me great.

by amy6 Thursday, February 3, 2011 at 06:12PM Report as inappropriate