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What are some good Facial Hair Removal tips?
By Marcus H | September 17, 2007
Question: What are some good facial hair removal tips?
Answer: Unwanted facial hair and facial hair removal decisions are particular problems for women because they are normally not considered feminine and can be quite embarrassing. All women have some amount of facial hair but it is generally less than men. Facial hair in women can be found mostly on the upper lip and chin area. Unwanted facial hair in large amounts are usually caused by heredity and the excess production of androgen.
Research surveys state approximately 20 million American women remove facial hair at least once a week qualifying it as an ongoing problem (you are not alone). For some women, terminal hair (the thick unwanted stuff) begins to replace your vellus hair (the fine almost invisible hairs) on the face. As women age the light pigmented, practically invisible vellus hairs which generally cover their faces most of their lives turn into the larger, more obtrusive, thick and pigmented terminal hairs (remember the movie “The Fly”). Over time when women compare their facial hair removal results at age 40 with what it was at age 30 - 20, many women note a gradual and subtle increase that they may deem excessive or visibly disturbing.
When trying to determine which facial hair removal solution is right, it is always important to rule out as many underlying conditions as possible before proceeding with a treatment. Check to see if you have experienced an abnormal increase in hair growth. In the event you have was it sudden? Did it appear in a short period of time? Have you experienced signs of deepening voice, virilization or cliteromegaly? Several methods of facial hair removal are readily available, each with varying degrees of cost, effectiveness and side effects. Sometimes using a combination of different types of treatments works best. All women are different, there is no single type of treatment for facial hair removal that works the same for all women. It depends on where the hair is, the type of hair (dark hair or light hair), the volume of hair, your age and what procedure you are most comfortable with. Some common treatments include:
- Shaving, Plucking, Waxing and Depilatory Creams
Shaving facial hair is not popular with most women, even though it doesn’t; most women believe that it makes the hair grow back faster and thicker. Plucking hurts a little bit and can be time consuming, the results last quite a while but not forever. Plucking is probably the most common and safest method women use to remove facial hair. Facial hair removal wax can be used to remove facial hair with decent success (works best if you have some one to help you). A popular home remedy for facial hair removal is Depilatory cream.
- Lasers, Electrolysis or Intense Pulse Light (IPL)
Laser hair removal is the most widely followed method and is more strictly regulated, for individuals with sensitive skin (and sensitive pocket books) this method can be a little physically and metaphorically painful. The basis for laser hair removal is simply the specific targeting of melanin in the hair bulb. In addition the sister of the laser is electrolysis, it is a common method of hair removal however its practice is the least standardized. Of all the different types of facial hair removal options these are the most expensive, time consuming and painful however they may be as close to permanent as you can currently get for removing unwanted facial hair. Please understand that some facial hair removal procedures on the market today are often advertised as permanent, most women only achieve about a 50 percent to 70 percent reduction after several treatments, performed over a 30 – 60 day time fame, this is generally the most realistic outlook.
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Product Reviews
I have been using this product to treat the hairs on the facial area, like on my beard and eyebrows. The product really seems to work, you can actually feel the hair follicle disolve inside your skin. I have tried other products in the past from SharperImage and Verseo and none of them worked. Unfortunately, however, treatment with the Vector is very painful and messy. You have to apply special conductive gel or otherwise the treatment will not work. Also, I wish the wires were longer so it would be more comfortable to do the procedure.
Overall, this is a great product (probably the only one that works) but it could definitely use several improvements in some areas.
Product Description
The VectorTM Electrolysis System is the most advanced personal hair removal system available. It permanently removes unwanted hair. For the first time ever, it is now possible to perform professional electrolysis treatments in the privacy of your own home. Unlike other devices that use radio frequencies and batteries, the VectorTM uses the process of electrolysis to dissolve the hair follicle with AC power. The VectorTM Hair Removal System is so advanced that it achieves professional results without the use of a needle. Tweezers are used to make the procedure safer and less painful. Clinical studies have shown that the VectorTM system has equivalent effectiveness as professional needle electrolysis. The VectorTM replaces salon visits and you will no longer have to pay $80/hr for electrolysis sessions. The VectorTM Electrolysis System comes with the Vector electrolysis machine, patch electrodes, conductivity gel, and galvanic tweezers all for an unbelievably low price Vector Machine: Our amazing VectorTM machine is only 3 wide, 1 ½ high, 5 deep and produces same results as professional electrolysis machines that cost thousands of dollars! Now you can perform real electrolysis in your own home and not have to submit yourself to torture with a needle! The Vector machine also offers other advantages over conventional electrolysis. During conventional electrolysis the patient has to hold a metal rod smeared with gel. With the Vector machine you only apply a resting electrode patch anywhere on the body and continue with the treatment. It is incredibly easy to operate the VectorTM. There is no reason to shave anymore. Here is what you get: The VectorTM machine. 8 Resting electrode patches. 2 oz. Supply of high viscosity no-needle conductive gel. Aligator clip patch cord. Galvanic Tweezers. 120V AC power cord. This amazing machine will save you hundreds of dollars on electrolysis treatments, razors, depilatories, and waxes!
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