Electrolysis/Facial Hair

Hilery · ‎03-24-2018

I am seeking advice and recommendations for removal of facial hair. I have hair on cheeks and neck that I would like to get rid of permanently. I am not interested in shaving because I am afraid I will be too self conscious if I missed a spot. Use tweezers on irregular chin hairs and upper lip but must use magnifying mirror daily to keep up.

granddi · ‎03-16-2010

I spent hours with electrolysis trying to get rid of facial hair.

Now I use Vaniqua (generic from AllDayChemist). I use it on mustache area, around bottom of lip and chin. Apply thin layer 2x day. Before using I used the Sally Hansen hair remover. Be very careful and do not leave on as long as the directions say.

If I want my sides hairless, I shave or use the cream and between brows just tweeze or shave.

I asked the derm about laser hair removal. The response was not an option for my skin pigment type.

it's miserable, isn't it.

alliswell · ‎07-12-2012

@granddi wrote:
I spent hours with electrolysis trying to get rid of facial hair.

I asked the derm about laser hair removal. The response was not an option for my skin pigment type.

it's miserable, isn't it.

@granddi Yes, I agree with you, it is miserable, but becomes part of the "regular hygiene" routine.

Kmac444 · ‎06-10-2015

You can only permanently get rid of dark hair. I had laser hair removal on my chin and upper lip. I had four treatments and spread them out over a year. They recommend once a month but I would rather allow more hair to grow so I don't have to do as many treatments. You cannot pluck the whole time you are being treated because the roots needs to be there. I used a facial razor called Twinkle and it worked really well. I also use it on the peach fuzz on other areas of my face. I highly recommend it as long as you understand that it only gets rid of dark hair, it is a long process, and you can't pluck at all.

patbz · ‎03-10-2010

Once I went the electrolysis route for six months ( for the most part there wasn't much permanent improvement). I now shave my cheeks, upper lip and chin daily. I can sometimes feel a stubby hair but without a magnifying mirror others couldn't see it. Another option that I used to use was hot wax which really leaves the areas waxed very smooth( I did it myself with OTC wax). In general I feel shaving with a man's handheld razor is best solution and it exfoliate your skin at the same time.

drizzellla · ‎03-14-2010

When I was in my 20s I was mugged. I was thrown to the curb/street face first. The Doctor sewed my forehead, nose and chin back together. He did a wonderful job but my one eyebrow had the hair going in all different directions.

For several years I went to an Electrolysis. She was not cheap but she knew what she was doing. It was well worth the money and time I spent.

It might take awhile but it really is permanent. And well worth it.

ciao_bella · ‎03-13-2010

My daughter has dark hair and had noticable facial hair on her chin and above her upper lip. She spent a lot of money going for electrolysis that lasted about 9 months to a year. It helped some but never permanently got rid of the hair.

Several years ago, I bought one of those (expensive) laser hand held facial hair removal machines (can't remember the name) which was supposed to permanently remove the hair. Again, it helped for a while, but the hair did grow back. So, now she just uses a ladies electric shaver and that's it.

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Sooner · ‎03-10-2010

@drizzellla It sounds so painful!

drizzellla · ‎03-14-2010

@Sooner wrote:
@drizzellla It sounds so painful!

The person doing the Electrolysis can determine the amount of zap of electricity that you get. So if you are uncomfortable they can lower it.

I used to have it done during my lunch hour at work. So she didn't do a powerful zap. So I didn't go back to work with a beet red eyebrow.

Citrine1 · ‎03-09-2010

@drizzellla wrote:
When I was in my 20s I was mugged. I was thrown to the curb/street face first. The Doctor sewed my forehead, nose and chin back together. He did a wonderful job but my one eyebrow had the hair going in all different directions.

For several years I went to an Electrolysis. She was not cheap but she knew what she was doing. It was well worth the money and time I spent.

It might take awhile but it really is permanent. And well worth it.

Oh, @drizzellla , I'm so sorry this happened to you. I remember from previous posts that you hail from the same city as me. I feel disgusted that you were mugged and had to endure facial stitches and electrolysis. I'm sure you are well now and it is behind you, but I just want you to know that your post touched me.