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Tue May 31, 2011 7:18 am  |
As I approach menopause, my facial hair has increased  even after starting BHRT
I used to use an epilator to run over my face and chin and that would keep the hair away for a few weeks. Then life got busy, and the hairs started growing in faster and I started using a razor, but that made the problem worse - stubble! 
Now, to keep the stubble away, I keep shaving more often (it's a vicious cycle!)...now I am totally bummed since the BF noticed it this past weekend and made a comment. I am embarrassed.
I need to give up the razor I think.
Any other suggestions? Thanks...BFG |
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Tue May 31, 2011 8:35 am |
| I would either go with threading, waxing or laser. Epilators have a reputation for breaking the hairs, which leads to ingrown hairs so try to avoid those if possible. Shaving can actually be good though, since it helps to exfoliate the skin - there's a topic about that on these forums if you're interested. |
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Tue May 31, 2011 5:05 pm |
try laser hair removal. It reduces hair tremendously...i did it every months 5-6 times..then every few months ..last time i did laser was 2 years ago. Most of the facial hair is gone, but few are coming back, so I need to go back for a touch up.
it is expensive but it was worth it for me. |
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Tue May 31, 2011 5:20 pm |
| Not sure where you're from, but Groupon usually has a lot of deals for laser hair removal. Just have to keep a watchful eye out for them. |
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Tue May 31, 2011 8:14 pm |
I was reading on another thread about the Triva..home hair removal laser.
I've seen it on Amazon for around $375..but it sells for around $500 elsewhere. According to those on the thread..it works. I've had laser hair removal at Sona Med Spa..and my package cost me $500. It did WORK. I had my bikini area done. Best money I ever spent. But I will buy a Triva now...where I to want to do more...that way you could do your face..legs..and whatever else you wanted at home and for way cheaper.
But...also on that thread..a woman wrote that if you have less money..she has used the "one touch" baby bliss ( I think) with success. It is cheap...like $35 on Amazon.. it is a small home electrolysis machine..that is supposed to work for "small jobs"...she said it worked very well for some stray dark hairs on her lip and chin.
I hope this info helps. look for the thread on dyi gadgets here on EDS.. |
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Wed Jun 01, 2011 1:45 am |
Electrolysis works reall well
But it is expensive and slow.
I am doing that for my eyebrows now and it is just so slow,but is permanent.
I am paying $1 a minute prepaid,not sure if it is a good price.
I have very sensitive skin and can only tolerate 15 minutes at most and then have problems sitting still...so maybe that is my "problem" too?
The girl I am seeing is very good though- almost no redness after.
Right now I'm going every 2 weeks for 15 minutes and it is going slow for me as I still have a lot to do. |
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Wed Jun 01, 2011 2:48 am |
I shave my face with a men's battery shaver - but I only have peach fuzz so re-growth really isn't much of a problem.
However, I've just purchased a VISS IPL home hair remover and I'm having success with it for retarding hair growth on the body. I'm sure it would be fine for the face as well.
http://www.essentialdayspa.com/forum/viewtopic.php?tid=39102 |
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Wed Jun 01, 2011 5:35 am |
| Laser hair removal is great if the hair is dark and coarse but women's facial hair often is not. What about electrolysis? |
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Wed Jun 01, 2011 6:39 am |
| I use an electric razor (like a bikini shaper). The razor removes the fuzz and I don't have any stubble or regrowth issues to contend with like with a traditional razor. |
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Wed Jun 01, 2011 6:52 am |
Thanks for the comments.
Laser is out as my facial hair is a strawberry blonde color.
I have done electrolysis before, but I think you have to wait a certain amount of time for the hairs to get long enough to "take".
Razor is creating stubble, which I just cannot take.
The epilator is only effective once the hairs get long enough to "grab".
I may buy some waxing strips or depilatory cream - at least the regrowth won't be in the form of stubble.
Also, I may try some of my estrogen cream in that area and see what happens.
Thanks and keep the ideas coming if you think of something else! Thanks |
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Wed Jun 01, 2011 5:49 pm |
I wax and it works well. I started getting a moustache after I had my daughter; it has gotten worse as I hit my 40's. Most of the hair on my face is blonde, but I have gotten more and more dark hairs on my upper lip. NOT PRETTY. I had to laugh one morning .. I was listening to Rosie O'Donnell on XM radio. She was talking about facial hair. She thought it was getting better when she was in her mid 40's, but then she realized that her eyesight was just getting worse. She had more hair, but she wasn't able to see it.
I bought a professional hot wax machine from Trade Secrets. They sell the wax and strips there as well. Because I only have to do my upper lip about once a month, I'm sticking with it for now. I know that waxing isn't ideal because it pulls on your skin, but I don't have enough dark hair to lazer. |
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Wed Jun 01, 2011 6:14 pm |
| You also have the option of tweezing the hair out - you just have to wax/thread the first time and then as the hairs come out, you just pluck them. I know a couple people who do this and it really doesn't take them more than 5 minutes a day. It's just like plucking your eyebrows |
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Wed Jun 01, 2011 6:17 pm |
| oasisjc wrote: |
| You also have the option of tweezing the hair out - you just have to wax/thread the first time and then as the hairs come out, you just pluck them. I know a couple people who do this and it really doesn't take them more than 5 minutes a day. It's just like plucking your eyebrows |
That's a good idea ... I'll have to keep an eye on my upper lip ... I think I may have to start borrowing my DH's eyeglasses for the exercise though !!  |
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Sat Aug 06, 2011 9:28 am |
| you can try waxing, treading, or lazer hair removal! |
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Thu Sep 08, 2011 8:30 am |
I tried this before, it is very painful. So I pluck half a day, next day pluck the rest.
| oasisjc wrote: |
| You also have the option of tweezing the hair out - you just have to wax/thread the first time and then as the hairs come out, you just pluck them. I know a couple people who do this and it really doesn't take them more than 5 minutes a day. It's just like plucking your eyebrows |
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Thu Sep 08, 2011 8:35 am |
I have decided to go back to electrolysis treatments.
The estrogen cream was making the hairs softer, but not really impacting the amount coming in.
Electrolysis is the permanent solution I have experienced.
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Thu Sep 08, 2011 8:40 am |
me too. i tried that before. but it reli hurted and my tears came out without control...
| beauty mask wrote: |
I tried this before, it is very painful. So I pluck half a day, next day pluck the rest.
| oasisjc wrote: |
| You also have the option of tweezing the hair out - you just have to wax/thread the first time and then as the hairs come out, you just pluck them. I know a couple people who do this and it really doesn't take them more than 5 minutes a day. It's just like plucking your eyebrows |
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Thu Sep 08, 2011 8:46 am |
yes, I find electrolysis to be somewhat painful too - but it's not as great as the pain I feel when looking at a hairy chin in the mirror.
bfg |
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Thu Sep 08, 2011 11:37 am |
| hi i have just started using vaniqa cream ... i also use an Epilator |
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Thu Sep 08, 2011 12:00 pm |
| I've also seen that NoNo advertised. I wonder if that works. |
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Thu Sep 08, 2011 5:10 pm |
| Threading would be the simplest way!! |
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Thu Sep 08, 2011 9:00 pm |
| whskdgs wrote: |
me too. i tried that before. but it reli hurted and my tears came out without control...
| beauty mask wrote: |
I tried this before, it is very painful. So I pluck half a day, next day pluck the rest.
| oasisjc wrote: |
| You also have the option of tweezing the hair out - you just have to wax/thread the first time and then as the hairs come out, you just pluck them. I know a couple people who do this and it really doesn't take them more than 5 minutes a day. It's just like plucking your eyebrows |
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Really tweezing is painful?
If that is the most you ever have to experience for pain..be happy about that.
Many people have to have surgeries and some people have to endure needles every day- like diabetics.
I know some family members that have to do that. |
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Fri Sep 09, 2011 5:06 am |
I have dark hair and a very hairy moustache when it comes in, I used to use Immac cream, smelt awful made my lip bright red and sore but did remove it. Then I must have got used to it cos it just went red  So now I get it threaded plus my eyebrows shaped at the same time.
each time is less sore and lasts for ages 2to3 months.
It works really well.
HTH |
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Sat Sep 10, 2011 3:50 am |
| Ottawa Shopper wrote: |
| whskdgs wrote: |
me too. i tried that before. but it reli hurted and my tears came out without control...
| beauty mask wrote: |
I tried this before, it is very painful. So I pluck half a day, next day pluck the rest.
| oasisjc wrote: |
| You also have the option of tweezing the hair out - you just have to wax/thread the first time and then as the hairs come out, you just pluck them. I know a couple people who do this and it really doesn't take them more than 5 minutes a day. It's just like plucking your eyebrows |
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Really tweezing is painful?
If that is the most you ever have to experience for pain..be happy about that.
Many people have to have surgeries and some people have to endure needles every day- like diabetics.
I know some family members that have to do that. |
yes, i understand what you mean. we should b happy that the so-called "pain" doesn't come from sickness.
well, back to the topic, can anyone share their experience of using lazer to get hair removed? |
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Sat Sep 10, 2011 8:19 am |
| I want to know how to shave facial hair by razor and is it work to exfoliant. Anyone try? |
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