Estheticians break down their favorite methods.
It doesn’t grow long and is often called peach fuzz.
Terminal hair is the hair found on the scalp, eyebrows, beard, etc.
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It is coarser, darker, and grows longer than the vellus pop in.
Meanwhile, Moseley sheds (no pun intended) more light on the implications of this growth cycle.
Not all hairs are in the same phase simultaneously, she says.
Thus, hairs become different lengths.
If using hot wax to remove facial hair at home, youll need to be extra careful.
You will also want to fully exfoliate before waxing to ensure the hair is fully exposed for best results.
Many people find using wax strips which dont require heating easier to use safely and effectively at home.
Waxing is a great facial hair removal technique, but unfortunately it does come with its downsides.
There is also the rare potential to have a bit of skin broken as well.
It can also be done at home with specialized tools, usually sold as facial razors.
The razors for at-home use are less sharp than the surgical scalpels used in offices.
Anywhere on the face can be dermaplaned to remove the fine peach fuzz hair.
It can also lead to breakouts if the skin isn’t cleansed adequately before and after treatment.
Moving too quickly on your skin, especially when its not pulled taut, increases your risk of injury.
With consistent treatment, you will experience permanent hair reduction.
Unfortunately, laser hair removal isnt suitable for all skin and hair types and colors.
Meanwhile, it is also possible to purchase laser hair removal devices to use at home.
This may save you some money, but may also be less effective.
It will take many more sessions to treat hair with the same result.
Epilating is basically tweezing, but on a larger scale, says Dr. Yadav.
While its typically used for larger surface areas, it can also be used on the face.
The process is simple just pass the gadget over clean, dry skin, adds Dr. Yadav.
This is best for terminal hairs as vellus hairs are largely too fine for an epilator to grab.
As for whether this method is right for you, Dr. Yadav isnt the biggest fan.
Tweezing uses a pair of tweezers to pluck individual hairs, removing them from their root, says Moseley.
The skin should be cleansed, and then tweezers are used to remove the desired hair.
Just ensure to clean the tips of your tweezer with isopropyl alcohol to avoid any risk of infection.
For longer-lasting solutions, look towards laser hair removal, epilation, and waxing, says Moseley.
If cost is a factor, the cheapest routes would be at-home dermaplaning, plucking, and shaving.
For those with light-colored hair, laser hair removal may not be an option.
Tips for Effective Facial Hair Removal
Most importantly: Do your research!
