Facial Hair: A lifelong Struggle

Many people may not realize how hard it is for a woman to deal with unwanted facial hair. This is just me describing my lifelong struggle with hair removal and self esteem issues that I have faced as a woman who grows hair on her face.

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[pellison1986]

omg1 im 25 and i have dealt with facial hair every since 14 years old..im so glad im not alone!!! i shave everyday. my skin is very sensitve so i try not to use creams..but when i do..i damp my face with warm water then i apply it so that the hair will come off easy..do anybody have new creams or tips on how to manage the hair growth..i am so depressed about this...i used to cry and feel ashamed but now i accept the fact that i have facial hair..

[Napisha09]

@pellison1986 actually i have recently found a small device that i absolutely LOVE. its called Emjoi. i will be doing a vid soon and will update you on how it works and how it has been working for me.

[MittBritt20]

That is so crazy that you brought this up. I recently started experiencing hair on my cheeks. And I didn't notice it until I started wearing powder foundation...it was concealed when I wore a full coverage matte foundation..but with the powder the hairs show right through. I have been considering getting it threaded but im scared it'll grow back more....I get my lip waxed every two weeks as well.

[Napisha09]

@MittBritt20 i've found that threading keeps the hair off longer and it doesnt change the texture of the hair itself unlike shaving!!

[JAHLICIA]

NO SHE DID NOT!! Yeah that was crazy! My suggestion, if you haven't alrdy tried this, is to get like a mans extra close battery operated razor & try because it is made to shave rough to cutt hair. also, before shaving, take some witch hazel & cotton ball & coat the area before & after & see if that cuts the irritation. Also, instead of witch hazel u can use vaseline. it coats the hair & the razor will shave the hair & the vaseline off. Hope it helps. Wish u were closer cause I could wax it!

[Napisha09]

@JAHLICIA shaving of any kind blunts the tip of the hair and makes it grow in thicker...i'll stick to threading, it hurts like hell, but it gets all the hairs and it last about two and a half weeks

[MegaLeahLove]

I have the same problem, i'm 18 years old. I have hair on my cheeks, chin & upperlip. I've been struggling it for 5 years now & it's driving me crazy. I hate when people tease me about it saying " You have 5 o clock shadow" or " you need a shape up". It sucks really bad, & i've been considering using the same hair removal cream that i use for my upper lip & chin, on my cheeks but i'm scared it'll grow back thicker & darker.

I'm glad i found this video, you're such a strong woman. Thank you.

[mpenny226]

I'm glad that I found this vid. I have the chin/neck hair. It is due to a production of testorone or PCOS. (poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome which I have) Here is a easier way to pluck your chin and under your neck...you have to steam your face or do it just coming out of the shower. The pores are open. No it's not easy and then the dark spots are not good. I hope that you find something to help you.

[KeedysWorld]

Girl I totally feel your pain. If you could see some of my High School pics, you'd see how hairy I was. Girrrrrlllll. Your loved ones are correct: It doesn't take away from your womanhood!! And yes, shaving it only makes it thicker & grow back quicker. The best thing I found that works for me is tweezing & using Nair Naturally Smooth Warm Sugar Wax with Peach & Melon Extracts. This is best to use AFTER tweezing, as a clean-up to catch leftover hairs. Try it. Then use Shea butter for dark spots.

[ladyinstunas]

@Napisha09 Also that embarrassing Korean waxing salon experience you've had, Ive encounter the same thing! The korean lady went out to the waiting room where other customers waited and announced "I'm going to be awhile i got full face in back!" i let her finished her job which she did great and told her privately "What you just did was very unprofessional if you were a DR you would have broke " The HIPPA Law". dont ever do this to me or anyone again! i never went back.

[ladyinstunas]

@Napisha09 @Napisha09 You are a beautiful sista regardless of minor facial hair your grandma told you right. You look good keep doing what you do!!!!

[ladyinstunas]

@drksweetness for scarring try African Queen Super strength beauty cream apply to Scarring ? Murad (when you call Murad customer service tell them your problem ex:ingrown hair folicles and bumps.

In a month you should see new results. I am a living example of this treatment , God Bless Sister!

[arielaj77]

There is new laser technology available for black skin, I suggest you check with your dermatologist for recommendation. There is no reason for you to continue to struggle with this. All the best to you.

[kokosun2413]

Girl i am bout it buy me an epilator tomorrow to take care of mine! hope it works

[drksweetness]

oh i forgot my husband got mad at me once and said i was ugly and i said how am i ugly because i thought he was saying ugly on the inside, no he said "the hair on your face the bumps the scarring(from plucking) its ugly". this was said about 5 years ago and i replay that moment vivdly everyday in my mind when i look in the mirror.and yes im still with him.

[drksweetness]

oooooooooooooohhhhhhhhhh my gosh i am in the same boat it is ridculous. i always say i would trade in a toe for a smooth face. im like close to tears typing this mssg. i HATE it. i still hold my hand over my mouth when i meet new people. my worst nightmare is to be in the hosp. unconcious or unable to move and people visiting me and seeing the hair on my face in its original state.awwwwww!