Hair & Makeup

How Can I Get Rid of Facial Hair?

I want to be smooth as a newborn on my wedding day. What’s the best way to get rid of facial hair?

Tweezing, bleaching, shaving, waxing and depilatory creams (think Nair) all work, but none are permanent. ”Laser epilation and electrolysis permanently eradicate the problem ”Electrolysis uses electric currents to kill the hair follicle. And lasers use light to heat up the pigment in the hair, causing it to self-destruct.. Both take about six sessions over the course of one year to kill a follicle. But since an electrolysis session covers a small patch of hair and can be painful, lasers are becoming more popular.

There’s also a new product called Vaniqa, a cream that you apply to the affected areas of your face, that slows hair-growth significantly. ”Vaniqa takes about eight weeks to work, and it’s effective in about 50 percent of users. Since Vaniqa is by prescription only, you’ll need to talk to your doctor.