Hair Removal Guide: Face

We know that not all woman feel comfortable speaking about hair removal, let alone on the face, but let's face it (pun intended)...it's NATURAL! Here are some tips on how to remove that stubborn hair.

LIGHT, FINE FACIAL HAIR:

Shaving

Men are not the only ones that shave their face.

Upside:

• Immediate results
• Inexpensive
• It is easy since you can do it in the comfort of your own home
• Exfoliates skin

Downside:

• Grows back quickly, but luckily it is only peach fuzz

Tips:

• Use a new razor with three or more blades to cut down on the amount of strokes on the face that could lead to irritation
• Shave in the opposite direction of the hair growth; the face is the only body part that this applies (all OTHER areas you shave in the OPPOSITE direction of hair growth)

Waxing

Upside:

• Results last longer than shaving
• Skin is smoother and the hair appears finer because it grows in at all different stages
• There are also waxes that are customized for sensitive skin on the face

Downside:

• Waiting for hair to grow back luckily it is light and peach fuzz so it is not obvious

Be Careful...

Be sure that you are not taking any retinoid medications or accutane prior to waxing or laser. If you are not sure whether the medication you are taking contains retin-A or other ingredients, call us and a completely bare specialist will be happy to assist.

Laser Hair Removal

Upside:

• Permanent hair reduction in several short sessions
• Less painful than waxing
• After each treatment, you will see hair become finer and sparser

Downside:

• The hair has to have pigmentation and be darker than your skin color in order for the laser to be effective. Schedule a complimentary consultation with a real laser hair removal expert at Completely Bare to determine whether or not laser will work on your hair type. During this consultation a specialist will do a test patch to determine the best method of hair removal for your skin and hair type as well as your personal preferences.

Be Careful...

Be sure that you are not taking any retinoid medications or accutane prior to waxing or laser. If you are not sure whether the medication you are taking contains retin-A or other ingredients, call us up and a completely bare specialist will be happy to assist.