What is the best way to remove upper lip hair naturally at home? The small hairs that grow on the area above the lips can be very annoying especially for women. These hairs can grow long, thick and dark giving the appearance of a moustache affecting the smooth feminine features of the face. Learn more on how to remove upper lip hair naturally and permanently at home.
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It is normal for men to have facial hair especially on the area around the lips and the chin. In this article, I have isolated upper lip hair growth in women which seems to be a common problem. Lip hair is a common problem in women and though it is harmless it poses a self-esteem drainer. The problem can vary from fine small hairs to a coarse moustache which is so obvious and embarrassing.
There are endless options of upper hair removal for women, most of which are expensive and ineffective. You will be surprised to know that there are simple and inexpensive things you can do to get rid of upper lip hair.
According to explorecuriosity.org, facial hair is considered undesirable or abnormal in women and is often referred to as unwanted facial hair. It is commonly due to hereditary, hormonal or ethnic factors.
There are two types of body hair
Vellus hair is small, pale and fine hair
Terminal hair is coarse, darker and longer
Although upper lip hair is not normally linked to any health condition, there are cases of hirsutism which may be as a result of underlying medical conditions such as congenital adrenal hyperplasia, polycystic ovary syndrome, cushing’s syndrome.
Upper lip hair growth can be very embarrassing for women. The hairs that grow above the lips may be pale or light in color while others can grow dark and thick resembling a man’s moustache. Here are other factors that can contribute to hair growth above the lips in women:
There are a number of methods to remove lip hair. Some of these methods are more effective than others. It is just unfortunate that those methods that give fast results are either painful, expensive or stimulate more hair growth. With different lifestyles, budgets and needs, the challenge is getting that one method that works for you. Here is a list of the best ways to remove upper lip hair
Some upper lip hair removal methods can be done at the comfort of your home. They also do not involve use of chemicals. These are fast as they are effective. It saves your lots of valuable time that would otherwise be spent at the salon or spa removing upper lip hair.
Waxing is a safe and effective method of removing upper lip hair. It is a semi permanent hair removal method.
By pulling hair from the root, it takes, waxed hair takes 4-6 weeks to regrow. However, this depends on the cycle of hair growth- it is possible to have new hair growth just two weeks after waxing.
There are different types of waxing to remove hair. For lip hair, using soft wax or strip waxing is commonly used.
For those with sensitive skin, Strip less or hard waxing can be used. It is ideal for small fine hairs in sensitive parts of the body such as the face. This method does not employ the use of cloth or strip. A layer of thick wax is applied and allowed to dry. Since it does not adhere to the skin as strip waxing it, pulling it out is less painful.
Home remedies such as sugar, honey and egg white can be effectively used to wax upper lip hair- as discussed below.
It is advisable not to go in the sun for at least 12 hours to avoid getting a dark pigment in the waxed area
Unlike with shaving:
Threading is a natural method of upper lip hair removal. Unlike waxing, with threading, you do not have to wait for the hair to reach a certain length in-order to remove it.
Hair is twisted and spun in the thread and gently pulled off. This procedure is best done in a spa or salon but can also be done at home. The results are however temporary and will last you 10- 14 days.
Unlike waxing, threading is less messier. It does not pull on the skin and poses no risk of burning as wax would.
Shaving is another quick, simple and inexpensive method of getting rid of unwanted upper lip hair.
Does shaving the upper lip make hair grow back thicker? NO- this is what happens. When you shave hair, it grows back in the same length. This time however, it grows with thick blunt edges giving an illusion of thicker hair which feels rough and stubbly. According to the epilatorgirl.com, to shave upper lip hair, you should not use razors that you would normally use on other parts of the body.
Shaving has to be done frequently to maintain that smooth upper lip area.
It is best to find one upper lip hair removal method that you are comfortable with and stick to it. Remember that excessive hair removal can lead to skin irritation and if not done properly it can also stimulate more hair growth
Facial hair removal among women has become a very common part of grooming. Methods such as tweezing, waxing and shaving are fast methods of upper lip hair removal. They may however be painful, expensive and time consuming. Some methods may also accelerate the process of hair growth.
Fortunately, there are natural remedies which are simple and effective with no chemical effects. Home remedies for upper lip hair removal not only reduce the rate of hair growth, they also help to eliminate the small hairs with time.
You can now get rid of unwanted upper lip hair without going to the salon or beauty parlor. Here is how to remove upper lip hair with home remedies
With these easily available kitchen ingredients you can make an effective scrub with bleaching properties. Sugar acts as a mild scrub while lemon acts as a bleaching agent.
Natural sugar waxing may be painful- rub a piece of ice over the lip to soothe inflammation and ease the pain
This is another effective home remedy to remove unwanted upper lip hair.
This egg white mask can be used to for clear glowing skin on the face.
Turmeric is a natural hair removal and skin lightening ingredient. Milk is also refreshing and a natural lightening agent. You can mix the two to get even better results in upper lip hair removal.
Alternatively, you can mix turmeric with water and use in the same way. Do this regularly for a month. You will notice there is no new hair growth.
Repeat this procedure several times a week to get rid of fine hairs
This remedy is an effective facial hair removal and can help get rid of upper lip darkness fast.
When you have sensitive skin, removal of upper lip hair can be a bit difficult as it can leave unsightly bumps, redness and swelling. Some upper hair removal methods are not appropriate for sensitive skin types. Waxing and tweezing can leave the skin on the upper lips flushed, irritated and painful.
Threading is the best method for upper lip hair removal for sensitive skin. It is advisable to have it done at the salon and once you get the concept you can do it at the comfort of your home.
Since threading is a little daunting if you don’t how to do it, consider depilatory creams specially made for sensitive skin types. The process is pain free since the products are made of less irritating ingredients.
These upper hair removal tips will help you get rid of unwanted facial hair naturally without any side effects.
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If I do home remedies for upper lips hair removal every night before go to bed with turmeric & milk or water but still hair grow I can do wax every month beauty parlor there is any problem for my sensitive skin please reply.
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How to remove unwanted hair on upper lip permanently solution...plz tell me
Does this turmeric and milk works best for removing upper lips hair????
Try hair removal cream
I have hair on my upper lip, and it is very annoying and embarrassing, even though it's blonde, it still gleams in the sun and is very noticeable. My friends have pointed this out, and that hurts. I wish there was no hair there in the first place! (I'm not 15 yet so I can't try any of the stuff above, but I bet it works, and I wish I could try it)
all the remedies mentioned here are useful and amazing if we use it twice a day they really way.
How fast does the hair grow after removing with home remedies, meaning how often do a person have to remove facial hair? I have naturally dark hair yet the facial hair is light/blond/white almost as they call peach fuzz hair. I wonder if I start using home remedies will new hair grow to dark colour? Do a person have to literally remove/ pull the hair with the home remedies to make it work or is it sufficiently to just add the ingredients on the face for example adding turmeric on face and the spice will make the hair shrink and fall out?
I'm not 15 yet but I have thin but very DARK hair on my upper lip. All my friends and family have pointed this out and it embarrasses me. Is there a solution I could use. (I also have very sensitive skin.)
My age is of 16 years ,I have very large moustache on my upper lips,all my Frnds are teasing me,can u please say the best home remedy for this prevention..
pls can this following methods be use for chin hair?
Yes, they can.
Hi I used a pearl facial kit. After using it I got tiny pimples across my forehead and cheeks...is there a solution to reduce them..?
Does this work on men too?
Yes.There are lip hair removal methods that work better for men than they do for women. Naturally, most men have coarse body hair. The home remedies may not work as much on hair removal for men. Try Shaving, Waxing, threading or laser hair removal for a more permanent option.
I do turmeric n milk n gram flour every night for upper lips but still hair is growing should I do every month wax for upper lips with home remedy. Please reply is ok
I used Dr Schweish Gel for my Face and Under Arm as Permanent Hair Removal its really awesome stuff.