Female Facial Hair Removal

Facial Hair Removal for Women for Sensitive Skin

Several options for female facial hair removal are available to women today, including those with sensitive skin. Which are the best?

Why do women develop unwanted hair on their face? Heredity, darker hair color, menopause, and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome are some of the top reasons facial hair occurs in women.

Thankfully, there are several processes by which women can remove those unsightly hairs and enjoy beautiful, soft, glowing skin. Here we will discuss the benefits and drawbacks of a few of the options for facial hair removal.

Facial Hair Removal for Women - Waxing

Women often opt for waxing to remove stubborn facial hair despite the painful process. The hair is pulled out from the root, so the hair disappears completely for a time.

Benefits of Waxing

Hair is gone for 3-8 weeks
Smooth, glowing, soft skin as a result
Wax contains no harmful chemicals
No cuts or discoloration of the treated skin area
Hair that grows back is softer and less stubbly

Drawbacks of Waxing

Hot wax can burn the skin
You must avoid direct sunlight exposure for 24-48 hours
Red pimples or redness may appear

Female Hair Removal - Electrolysis

Electrolysis is another option for female facial hair removal. A needle is inserted into the skin next to the hair(s) you want to remove. A quick burst of electricity is then pulsed through the needle to kill the hair, which is then removed via tweezers.

Benefits of Electrolysis

Hair removal is permanent
Medically approved

Drawbacks of Electrolysis

Slow, painstaking process
Expensive
Very painful, especially for those with sensitive skin
Can cause tiny scars on the treated area
Can cause ingrown hairs
Can cause redness, swelling, risk of infection
Usually requires seven to ten treatments per hair follicle

Facial Hair Removal for Women - Laser Hair Removal

Laser hair removal is the new and improved version of electrolysis and is the best option of the two, especially if you have sensitive skin.

Benefits of Laser Hair Removal

Virtually painless
Treatment goes more quickly than electrolysis
Redness and swelling at site are gone in a few hours
Larger areas of the body such as the back can be treated in an hour or less
Can precisely target which hairs to remove
Hair removal is permanent in over 90% of cases

Drawbacks of Laser Hair Removal

Costly - up to $500 per session
4-6 sessions are required for large areas - legs, back, etc.
Skin can be burned or discolored during process
People with darker skin tones, blonde hair, red hair, or gray hair are not good candidates
Eye protection must be worn during procedure

Female Facial Hair Removal - Tweezing

Unless you just have a few stray gray hairs now and then you want to remove, tweezing is not a permanent or healthy solution for hair removal.

Benefits of Tweezing

Quick and easy solution
Affordable

Drawbacks of Tweezing

Irritated hair follicle can cause redness and possibly scarring
Hair grows back thicker and tougher

Facial Hair Removal for Women - Bleaching

This is not a recommended hair removal process for women with sensitive skin, but it seems to work for others.

Benefits of Bleaching

Hair gradually becomes lighter and less noticeable
Can purchase kits for home use

Drawbacks of Bleaching

Harsh chemicals
Can cause blindness if it gets near or into the eyes
Red or blotchy areas where treated
Sensitivity to sunlight

Female Facial Hair Removal - Threading

This is a relatively new technique, but one that should be considered if you have sensitive skin. A cotton thread is rolled across the skin in a specific way to remove the hair by the root.