Best Ways To Remove Facial Hair, According To Experts

Removing facial hair is an uphill battle for most of us ladies who deal with hair that grows in all places. Dealing with PCOS, facial hair is a real problem that I've chosen to deal with by experimenting with different facial hair methods. But nothing seems to work for long, so I turned to experts and made it my life's mission to learn how to effectively remove facial hair. Here is what the experts had to say.

Different Ways To Remove Facial Hair

Removing facial hair is a normal part of grooming, and there are many ways to do it depending on your skin type, how fast your hair grows and how much money you have. Here are the pros and cons of each method, according to Dr Shifa Yadav, consultant dermatologist, Artemis Hospitals.

1. Shaving

It is one of the most common ways to remove facial hair. "It's quick, painless and easy to do at home," Dr Yadav says. However, it needs to be done often because hair grows back quickly and can feel rough.

2. Waxing

This method takes hair out at the root, leaving skin smooth for up to four week. However, Dr Yadav warns that it can hurt, make your skin red and is not good for sensitive skin.

3. Threading

Another common way to remove facial hair is threading, which is especially good for eye brows and upper lips. "It gives accurate results and lasts longer than shaving," says Dr Yadav, adding that it can hurt and requires professional skill.

4. Laser hair removal

Laser hair removal works for a long time because it targets hair follicles to stop them from growing. Dr Yadav advises that it costs more and takes more than one session, but it can make hair much less in the long run.

5. Hair removal creams

Dr Yadav notes that hair removal creams are cheap and painless, but they irritate sensitive skin and the results only last a few days.

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What is the best way to remove facial hair?

The best way to get rid of facial hair depends on your skin type, budget and hair growth.

According to Dr Dipali Jaybhay, dermatologist, Viva Skin Clinic and Diagnostic Centre, laser hair removal is highly recommended because it goes right to the hair follicle and slows down regrowth by manifolds. "It costs a lot and takes many sessions, but the results are worth it," she adds.

Other methods like waxing and threading are less expensive ways to get ride of facial hair. "It removes hair from the root and keeps skin smooth for weeks," Dr Jaybhay says, adding that they might hurt or irritate skin.

On the other hand, shaving and using depilatory creams a lot can irritate sensitive skin, but Dr Jaybhay calls the methods quick and painless.

Overall, you should choose a way that works for you both now and in the future.

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