This article was co-authored by Alicia Ramos and by wikiHow staff writer, Danielle Blinka, MA, MPA. Alicia Ramos is a licensed aesthetician and the owner of Smoothe Denver in Denver, Colorado. She received her license at the School of Botanical & Medical Aesthetics, with training in lashes, dermaplaning, waxing, microdermabrasion, and chemical peels, and now provides skin care solutions to hundreds of clients.
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It’s totally normal to have facial hair as a female, and how much you have depends on hormones and genetics. Although it’s natural, you might prefer to remove unwanted hair. You have several options for banishing facial hair, including natural and at-home methods. Best of all, removing your facial hair won’t make it grow back thicker, and some methods actually thin it out. Keep reading for a comprehensive guide for getting rid of female facial hair.
Steps
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Expert Q&A
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QuestionHow can a woman get rid of facial hair permanently?Karina VillaltaKarina Villalta is a certified Esthetician and Owner of Oh Sweet and Sugar and Shears, a skincare and hair removal service located in Seattle and Kirkland, Washington. With over eight years of experience, Karina specializes in eyebrow shaping, a hair removal technique called sugaring, and organic facials. Karina started her career and was trained at Benefit Cosmetics Brow Bar. Since opening her own business, Karina ensures her clients are educated about their skin and helps them implement personalized skincare routines.
Certified EstheticianThere are laser treatments out there that use electricity to keep hairs from growing back permanently, but outside of that, you're just going to have to regularly maintain your hair removal regimen. -
QuestionHow do I figure out what brow shape would look best for me?Karina VillaltaKarina Villalta is a certified Esthetician and Owner of Oh Sweet and Sugar and Shears, a skincare and hair removal service located in Seattle and Kirkland, Washington. With over eight years of experience, Karina specializes in eyebrow shaping, a hair removal technique called sugaring, and organic facials. Karina started her career and was trained at Benefit Cosmetics Brow Bar. Since opening her own business, Karina ensures her clients are educated about their skin and helps them implement personalized skincare routines.
Certified EstheticianI'd really recommend reaching out to a trained esthetician for this. There's a technique called brow mapping, and they'll be able to identify the best shape and location for your brows based on the location of your eyes and nose. It's pretty tough to figure this one out on your own. -
QuestionHow do I get rid of female facial hair cheaply and permanently?Community AnswerThere are dozens of homemade hair removal products you can learn about on YouTube. They don't necessarily work immediately, but over time you should see less hair. The most common method is to use turmeric powder.
Warnings
- If you have sensitive skin, removing your hair can cause a lot of redness and irritation. You might try doing it less often so your skin has time to recover, or you could try another method.⧼thumbs_response⧽
- Most methods of hair removal can cause ingrown hairs, which happen when hair grows under your skin. Ingrown hairs cause uncomfortable red bumps that look like pimples.⧼thumbs_response⧽
References
- ↑ Karina Villalta. Certified Esthetician. Expert Interview. 19 August 2020.
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- ↑ Karina Villalta. Certified Esthetician. Expert Interview. 19 August 2020.
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- ↑ https://www.cosmopolitan.com/style-beauty/beauty/a30113511/what-is-sugaring-hair-removal/
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- ↑ Karina Villalta. Certified Esthetician. Expert Interview. 19 August 2020.
- ↑ https://www.bannerhealth.com/healthcareblog/advise-me/dermaplaning-what-to-know-about-skin-treatment
- ↑ Karina Villalta. Certified Esthetician. Expert Interview. 19 August 2020.
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To get rid of female facial hair, try using waxing strips or pulling individual unwanted hairs out using a pair of tweezers. However, if you want a more long-term solution, consider laser hair removal, which only requires yearly touch ups to prevent the hair from growing back. Alternatively, if you want to permanently get rid of facial hair, talk to your doctor about electrolysis, a procedure that will permanently destroy the hair so it never grows back. For more ways you can get rid of female facial hair, like using prescription creams and taking oral contraceptives, keep reading!