Embarrassing problem :(

ramonarosie

Right so I know this probably isn't the right place but I have a really hairy face. Its really bad. I went to the doctors a year or so ago and he said theres nothing wrong... everyone keeps telling me that because I've fair hair its okay, that you can't see it, but its really annoying me. IT looks awful! Does anyone know any hair removal techniques that doesn't involve laser (too expensive!). Any info would be great!

Stheno

ramonarosie wrote: »

Right so I know this probably isn't the right place but I have a really hairy face. Its really bad. I went to the doctors a year or so ago and he said theres nothing wrong... everyone keeps telling me that because I've fair hair its okay, that you can't see it, but its really annoying me. IT looks awful! Does anyone know any hair removal techniques that doesn't involve laser (too expensive!). Any info would be great!

Are you female?

If you are then probably better to get this moved to the ladies lounge

ramonarosie

I am yeah.. thanks

ramonarosie

Right so I know this probably isn't the right place but I have a really hairy face. Its really bad. I went to the doctors a year or so ago and he said theres nothing wrong... everyone keeps telling me that because I've fair hair its okay, that you can't see it, but its really annoying me. IT looks awful! Does anyone know any hair removal techniques that doesn't involve laser (too expensive!). Any info would be great!

Neeson

What about shaving? With foam.

ramonarosie

Does that not make it grow back really thick and dark? I know someone who shaves and she has stubble by afternoon

Neeson

I think that's a myth. It might make it grow back faster though.

Stheno

ramonarosie wrote: »

I am yeah.. thanks

I've asked for it to be moved to the ladies lounge, there are a fair few topics on that over there.

Neeson

Remember to shave with the grain.

Oryx

Stheno wrote: »

I've asked for it to be moved to the ladies lounge, there are a fair few topics on that over there.

Done

Stheno

Thanks

@ OP have you ever talked to your doctor about PCOS etc?

You might find the ladygardening thread here useful

moc moc a moc

ramonarosie wrote: »

Does anyone know any hair removal techniques that doesn't involve laser (too expensive!)

hairyprincess

Do not shave!!

Threading works really well or use a hair removal cream.

Laser isn't all that expensive, there are often offers available if you look around.

You can buy Veet wax strips for facial hair.

http://www.veet.co.uk/products/facial/easygrip/veet-facial-easygrip-ready-to-use-wax-strips-sensitive/

Would certainly give a better result than shaving, and would last considerably longer too. It might even weaken the root and lessen the regrowth permanently.

Don't shave OP.

ramonarosie

Can you get them in boots do you know?

ramonarosie

ramonarosie wrote: »

Can you get them in boots do you know?

Boots, any large pharmacy or Tescos should have them

And I know you won't believe it, but if your hair is fair then it's much, much more obvious to you than anyone else and you shouldn't worry too much about it.

Give the strips a go, but make sure you patch test first so you don't risk a bad reaction on your face.

Good luck

Lia_lia

Waxing strip! A friend of mine has very dark hair on her face and uses them.

You probably won't be able to get laser hair removal if the hair is fair, op. Unless your skin is quite tanned.

diveout

ramonarosie wrote: »

Right so I know this probably isn't the right place but I have a really hairy face. Its really bad. I went to the doctors a year or so ago and he said theres nothing wrong... everyone keeps telling me that because I've fair hair its okay, that you can't see it, but its really annoying me. IT looks awful! Does anyone know any hair removal techniques that doesn't involve laser (too expensive!). Any info would be great!

I think you should get a second opinion.

Emme

ramonarosie wrote: »

Right so I know this probably isn't the right place but I have a really hairy face. Its really bad. I went to the doctors a year or so ago and he said theres nothing wrong... everyone keeps telling me that because I've fair hair its okay, that you can't see it, but its really annoying me. IT looks awful! Does anyone know any hair removal techniques that doesn't involve laser (too expensive!). Any info would be great!

Did you get a second opinion from another doctor? If not try the Well Woman Centre.

I don't advise shaving, waxing or threading is the best option.

kylith

Is the hair on your face dark and noticeable? If it's fair then it could be that you're just hyperaware of it and no-one else even notices.

General options for facial hair would be bleaching, plucking, waxing, using a cream like Veet, or shaving.

shalalala

I can't use the stuff but maybe there is a hair for face? I would presume the hair for bikini line would be ok for sensitive face skin but maybe do a patch test.

DoozerT6

Threading works very well on the face, I have some stubbly dark hairs on my upper lip and chin and a LOT(!!) of those fine downy hairs on my chin and sides of my face as well. Threading can be a little stingy around the lips and eyebrows, but it's fine otherwise. It can be a little pricey to get your full face done though and it can take over half an hour. Maybe try it once and see. Your face might be a little red in places for a couple of hours, so maybe plan it for some evening you're not going anywhere afterwards. I go to the girls in Beauty Plus in Blanchardstown - it's a kiosk though, so people can see you having your threading done through the glass walls, if that bothers you

ramonarosie

kylith wrote: »

Is the hair on your face dark and noticeable? If it's fair then it could be that you're just hyperaware of it and no-one else even notices.

General options for facial hair would be bleaching, plucking, waxing, using a cream like Veet, or shaving.

Its really fair but its quite thick. My friends say they can't really notice it unless they look losly but it really bothers me everytime I look in the mirror

Daenarys

I've tried everything to rid myself of the peach fuzz AND the facial dark hairs. I alternate bleaching and waxing on the dark hairs now and just accept the peach fuzz because I'm no longer a fan of threading anywhere else on the face apart from the eyebrows. Love threading for eyebrows!!

When I used to get the sides of my face and lip & chin threaded (quite stingy and sore) I found it distorted the root of the hair when it grew back, more so than after waxing ie the hairs used to lie flat and now they stick out whichever way they fancy which IMO is much more noticeable now than before. Just my personal experience though!

Mrs Garth Brooks

A good tweezers works.

I recommend a tweezerman tweezers.

I've noticed that over time that stray hairs wont grow back. But im talking months and months. But there's always more to keep you busy.

kylith

ramonarosie wrote: »

Its really fair but its quite thick. My friends say they can't really notice it unless they look losly but it really bothers me everytime I look in the mirror

It would be impossible to say really without being able to see you, but if your friends say they have too look closely to see it then I'd say it's not as bad as you think it is, maybe see if you can get an opinion from a beautician or a family member who you think would be honest. Different types of light can effect how thick it is too - sometimes when I look in the mirror it's like I've a big hairy face, but it's only the angle of the sun hitting it making it look that way.

The main thing though, is to do what makes you happy. If you'd feel better with it gone you've been given some options on getting rid of it.

Teyla Emmagan

Do not shave your face!!!! Not in a million years.

Go and see a different doctor about it. One that specialises in women's hormones.

Teyla Emmagan

Teyla Emmagan wrote: »

Do not shave your face!!!! Not in a million years.

Go and see a different doctor about it. One that specialises in women's hormones.

There was a poor bearded lady on the bus this morning OP. Proper 5 o clock stubble. This is what happened to the only person I know who shaved their face.

Ok, i will shut up about this now.

Teyla Emmagan

Teyla Emmagan wrote: »

There was a poor bearded lady on the bus this morning OP. Proper 5 o clock stubble. This is what happened to the only person I know who shaved their face.

Ok, i will shut up about this now.

I'm sure that's a myth

Strong scientific evidence disproves these claims. As early as 1928, a clinical trial showed that shaving had no effect on hair growth. More recent studies confirm that shaving does not affect the thickness or rate of hair regrowth. In addition, shaving removes the dead portion of hair, not the living section lying below the skin's surface, so it is unlikely to affect the rate or type of growth. Shaved hair lacks the finer taper seen at the ends of unshaven hair, giving an impression of coarseness. Similarly, the new hair has not yet been lightened by the sun or other chemical exposures, resulting in an appearance that seems darker than existing hair.

Basically, shaved hair feels coarse and that leads you to believe it's thicker. In reality you're just fooling yourself and your hair remains the same.

I'm pretty sure it's just because girls think it's too manly to do but if OP has a problem with it and wants to solve it quickly on the cheap I don't see the issue as long as she's not getting razor burn or something

jadie

OP I'd advise electrolysis all the way. I would never wax the face especially as it can actually encourage dormant hairs to emerge in some cases and it can cause sagging/collagen loss. Electrolysis is the only permanent proven method of hair removal. On a side note lots of us have peach fuzz on the face, its perfectly normal.

Teyla Emmagan

bluewolf wrote: »

I'm sure that's a myth

Nope, I know someone this happened to. Of course, she may have had underlying hormonal problems, but she ended up spending a fortune on electrolysis.

It's definitely not something I'd chance with my own face.

Mc Kenzie

I would recommend NOT to shave especially your face as its a more delicate area.

Try hair removal creams, best see a specialist or your GP and let them know its bothering you how its and effecting you

Chrisita

Would not work for you anyway because your hair is blond. All temporary mechanical methods of hair removal are risky, shaving and using depilatory creams will make the hair feel coarse, while waxing and tweezing will encourage more growth. I recommend looking up Hairfacts.com. Electrolysis is the only permanent solution, and a very highly skilled and equipped operator is vital in a case such as this. I am assuming that you have facial downiness which in our part of the world is pretty common.

spurious

jadie wrote: »

On a side note lots of us have peach fuzz on the face, its perfectly normal.

This.
EVERYONE has hair on their face. Babies, old men, old women, everyone. It is a human thing. The media may have taught young girls to think they are freaks for having it, but EVERYONE has it.

The media likes to make many young women think theirs is more noticeable than it is. I would agree with others who suggested going to a beautician to see if it is 'abnormal' growth. You will end up spending an absolute fortune if you are in pursuit of a hair free face (and other parts, but they are a delight for later years).

YumCha

OP I have pretty dark (although fine) hair on both sides of my face, and I find using an epilator to be the most efficient method of removing it.

The one I have is the Silk Epil 7681 - which has some different attachment specifically for using it on your face. It is rough on your skin though, so if you haven't used an epilator before or your skin is very sensitive it might not be an option.

marykitty47

Hi Op I had the same issue as you last year, I was so embarrassed. Electrolysis is the only way fix. I've noticed a massive difference and no longer embarrassed to go out in the sun etc. I cannot recommend it enough. Do not shave wax or pluck your face

Mollyd90

Neeson wrote: »

I think that's a myth. It might make it grow back faster though.

Not a myth my hair grows back darker and thicker. Learnt that shaving light fair hair my big toes.
OP did you try waxing.

shalalala

Mollyd90 wrote: »

Not a myth my hair grows back darker and thicker. Learnt that shaving light fair hair my big toes.
OP did you try waxing.

HAHA I once used those black pore remover strips only it took the little downy hairs off my nose at the same time. They grew back as dark as my head hair, I guess because the sun hadn't bleached them!:o