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using hair removal cream and shaving upper lip
14/f
I was just wondering why people say not to shave or use hair removal creams on your upper lip. If it's bad then what are some other ways to get rid of it? And am I too young to worry about it? My mom says I am but guys make fun of me.
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Dear Wish-Upon-A-Razor,
Body hair is always fun to deal with, isn't it? As to why people generally discourage shaving hair on the upper lip or using depilatory creams: the skin on a gal's face can be very sensitive, and the burns from a razor or chemicals can be more noticeable than the hair you were trying to get rid of. Gah, the irony!
===THE SHORT ANSWER:===
Skip down to "OPTIONS".
===THE LONGER ANSWER...READ ON!===
Worrying doesn't have age restrictions; we all have little things that bug us about our appearances, especially when there's immature boys about who simply must deflect their own insecurities onto others. ~twitch~ But oftentimes, we're overthinking it and making mountains out of molehills (or giant moles out of beauty marks?), so step back and analyse things...you know, very scientifically. ~grins~
===SCIENTIFIC-TYPE QUESTIONS:===
*How dark is the hair in comparison to your skin tone?
*How coarse is the hair: beard-like and pokey or thin and whispy?
*Does the hair grow thickly or is it patchy or are the hairs more spaced apart?
*Are the hairs long and obvious, or short and peach-fuzzy?
Basically, the darker/longer/thicker/coarser the hair is, the more reasons you might have to remove it.
===OPTIONS:===
***Forget about the boys and their comments (ok, that part is more of a Must-Do!). It's most likely not a giant bushy redwood forest living under your nose, but even if it was, those boys can go take a long walk off a short pier. See if you can learn to not mind it. Trying to change it might be more trouble than it's worth.
***MY #1 CHOICE IS PROFESSIONAL WAXING: Waxing is efficient, effective, and long-lasting! Talk to your mom about getting your lip waxed by a licensed esthetician. If she still insists you're too young to worry about it, let her know it's causing you anxiety and that you would at least like to try it once to see if it helps. Do some extra chores to pay for it even (don't worry, lip waxes are usually only $7-15)! The esthetician can also analyse your skin to make sure waxing is the best option.
AFTER you go see a professional, then you might explore more in-home options, such as shaving, tweezing, using depilatory creams, and at-home waxing kits.
***MY #2 CHOICE IS SALLY HANSEN WAX STRIPS: These little guys are great! Two strips of plastic with just the right amount of wax in between them; you warm them up a little in your hands, peel them apart, place, press, pull, ta-da! Before you try it on your face, do one or two practice ones on the top of your thigh so you get the hang of the prep and the proper movement. And leave your eyebrows to the professionals, young lady. ~wink~
Here the product info and a few places you can find them.
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Walgreens, Walmart, CVS, some grocery stores in the pharmacy section.
***MY #3 CHOICE IS SHAVING: But if you already shave your legs and/or armpits, PLEASE, DO NOT try to use that razor on your face!!! I had two friends in junior high who tried this; one girl irritated her skin so much it was red and bumpy for weeks, and the other girl actually cut her nose!
There are small handled razors that are specifically made for shuffling away upper lip and sometimes eyebrow hairs, but in my experience these really only work on the fine, whispy hairs. My esthetician prefers these to waxing because constant waxing can be harsh on the skin.
***MY #4 CHOICE IS TWEEZING: Do you tweeze your eyebrows? If the upper-lip hairs grow sparsely and are about the same thickness/coarseness as your eyebrow hairs, you could always remove them with your handy-dandy tweezers! But if the hairs are peach-fuzzy, you'll find this to be the most painful and time-consuming method.
***MY #0 CHOICE (MEANING I WOULDN'T RECOMMEND IT TO ANYONE) IS DEPILATORY CREAMS: If nothing else seems to be working, or if you're in a pinch, then chemical creams can do the trick, but they really do a number on your skin. If you ARE going to use a chemical cream, do your research and find a mild one (Google results of "mild facial depilatory" [Link](Mouse over link to see full location)) and DO NOT use the Surgi-Cream Extra Strength stuff (again, friends from school who snuck into their mom's bathroom cabinet...not a pretty picture!)
***Someday, electrolysis might be affordable enough for us regular folk. However, this is more of a last-ditch, over-kill option for people with EXTREMELY DARK and COARSE hairs.
===REMEMBER! WHATEVER METHOD YOU USE...==
...make sure you're taking proper care of your skin, and wait at least a week in between hair removal methods! Especially in your early teen years, trying lots of wacky things on your face in a short amount of time can set off a chain-reaction, that can start as a rash but get bumped up to a breakout overnight. Be kind to your skin...wash with mild cleanser and water before and after waxing, plucking, shaving, and especially using chemical hair removers. And don't forget the moisturiser! Long thing strips of cucumber soaked in cold chamomile tea can also help soothe a stinging upper lip (plus, chamomile has a mild lightening effect on hair!)
===IN CLOSING:===
One of the reasons your mum might be saying you're "too young to worry about" these sorts of things could be because she doesn't want you rushing yourself into mid-20s beauty regimens until you're...well, in your mid-20s! Many moms remember being 13 or 14 and wearing waaaaay too much makeup and stressing over wearing anti-wrinkle masques when they should've just been relaxing and having fun.
It's great to take pride in your personal appearance, you just have to be careful not to overdo or neglect your inner beauty in the meanwhile!
Hope this helped! Good luck!
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~*Kathryn*~
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Do not shave the hair, It will grow back thicker, and faster.
Hair removal creams often don't work, Also I speak from experience they aren't always good for people will sensitive skin as it can irritate and cause rashes.
Your best bet is to leave it alone, If guys make a huge deal about it then screw them. Find someone who will appreciate you for who you are. If you are really looking to get rid of it a more natural way then look into getting it professionally waxed. They offer waxing treatment at salons or a place where you can get your hair cut offer waxing services for a decent price.
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People say not to shave it because once you do, the hair grows back a little thicker than usual. Honestly, if it's that much of a bother, consider getting it waxed. It takes the hair out from the root, causing it not to grow back as thick.
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