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Fine downy facial hair

  • 14-09-2014 10:56am
    #1
    molly09
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,181 ✭✭✭


    Is there any way to effectively remove this type of hair, although it is fair it is very thick and noticeable in certain light especially when wearing makeup. I know laser will not work as the hair does not have any pigment. Is there any new techniques to remove this type if facial hair?


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  • #2
    lubie76
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,152 ✭✭✭lubie76


    I'd say threading is your best bet.. Nothing permanent for fair facial hair unless you want to go down the long and slow electrolysis route.

    Are you sure it's as noticeable as you think? Is it upper lip or side of face?


  • #3
    molly09
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,181 ✭✭✭molly09


    I did try electrolysis a few years ago, I had hours and hours of treatment. It did help a little but the hair is thick and long so it is difficult to get them all.

    I have it on the upper lip but that is fine with waxing, the areas I am most worried about is side face. I have PCOS which probably caused it.

    Thanks so much for your reply, it seems electrolysis might be the only way!!


  • #4
    Tiddlypeeps
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,103 ✭✭✭Tiddlypeeps


    Why not get the sides of your face waxed at the same time as your lip. I can't imagine it's that uncommon a request so I wouldn't be embarrassed about asking.

    Make up can make these things more prominent if you aren't careful with the products you use and the application. When using a liquid foundation use a piece of tissue to blot off any excess, that should stop most of it from sitting on the hairs. If you use a setting powder make sure to use a very fine translucent one. Most of the ones with colour have much larger particles, and with the colour on top it will make hairs look really prominent when it sticks to them. Unfortunately translucent powders are one of those things where the more you pay the better they are. They all have mostly the same ingredients, very often pure silica, but the milling process makes all the difference. Drug store brands often have particles so large you can actually see them individually where as higher end brands would be just a dust that becomes invisible when on the skin.


  • #5
    Toto Wolfcastle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,005 ✭✭✭✭Toto Wolfcastle


    Threading is definitely a good option. Next time you want to get your upper lip waxed, try threading instead to see how you find it and then you can consider getting the rest threaded.


  • #6
    Lunaarli
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 450 ✭✭Lunaarli


    Shave!
    If it's for the 'peach fuzz' fine white downy hair, it's perfectly fine to shave it.
    I've been shaving the downy hair for a few years now. It doesn't grow back thicker/darker (old wives tail)

    My make up looks incredible after I've shaved. Usually only do it oonce every few weeks or before an event.


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  • #7
    mylittlepony
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 531 ✭✭✭mylittlepony


    Saw in boots for hair laser removal philip €200 is it any good for upper lips legs and underarms?


  • #8
    PinkLemonade
    Closed Accounts Posts: 768 ✭✭✭PinkLemonade


    Lunaarli wrote: »
    Shave!
    If it's for the 'peach fuzz' fine white downy hair, it's perfectly fine to shave it.
    I've been shaving the downy hair for a few years now. It doesn't grow back thicker/darker (old wives tail)

    My make up looks incredible after I've shaved. Usually only do it oonce every few weeks or before an event.

    From personal experience shaving thickened all my hair and I'd never recommend anyone taking that chance!


  • #9
    Tiddlypeeps
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,103 ✭✭✭Tiddlypeeps


    PinkLemonade wrote: »
    From personal experience shaving thickened all my hair and I'd never recommend anyone taking that chance!

    It doesn't make hair grow back thicker, but depending on the natural thickness of the hair it can feel thicker for a while. This is because natural shape on hair that has been uncut as it grows is thick at the base and tapered towards the tip. If you cut it with a razor you cut clean across the strand, as this grows it means the tip is the same thickness as the base making it feel coarser. The hair on our face doesn't have nearly as long a life as the hair on our heads, which is why it's so short, its only there for a few months before falling out and being replaced by a new one. The shaving doesn't cause any permanent change to the follicle, so the new hair that grows will be the same thickness as before (excluding cases where there have been changes in hormone levels).

    If the hair is very fine you could get away with shaving, it won't leave stubble or feel horrible growing back. If it's a bit thicker tho waxing or threading would be much better solutions.


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