When it comes to speaking to woman about their skin care routine, I can think of no subject more sensitive than that of facial hair removal. Facial hair can be fine and fuzzy or dark and thick. Whatever the case, it can be embarrassing for women to deal with. Additionally, facial hair never photographs well and can make makeup application more difficult with results that will likely be less than flawless. What are our options for hair removal? Waxing and threading are the most popular methods of epilation. Waxing can include the use of soft or hard wax and is the method that I personally prefer. A technician will apply the wax then pulls it of quickly. It is virtually painless and effective. Please do yourself a favor and find a qualified esthetician to do the job. A nail technician or cosmetologist is technically trained to perform waxing services, however an esthetician has specialized training and extensive knowledge of the skin. If you are to receive waxing services, please stay away from retinoids and sun exposure. Please make sure to speak to your esthetician or dermatologist about any medications that may be a contraindicated to waxing services. Lastly, proper sanitation measure dictates that double dipping a wax applicator is not an acceptable practice. Threading is a technique that involves the use of a thread to catch the hairs between the twisted strands and pull them out as in tweezing. I have heard many people rave about threading because it is gentler on the skin, but I personally am not a fan. To me it is more painful than waxing and the potential for skin damage can be just as prevalent if the technician pinches the skin. I have also seen some technicians hold a portion of the string in their mouths which is not a sanitary practice. Tweezing is the method I prefer for the delicate eye area. I use the tweezing method exclusively for shaping the brows. Tweezing allows me the precision and care necessary to achieve a perfect shape, free of accidents and damage to the delicate skin around the eyes. Alright, now we come to shaving. I will be the first to admit that I have used this method when in a pinch. That means I am heading out the door and do not have time to wax and or deal with the redness associated with waxing. It works and the hair does not grow back thicker as some would tell you. Which brings me to the next topic.... "Hormonal" hairs. These are those thick, man-like hairs that some woman are plagued with. Often times these hairs will be found in the same areas that men grow thick hair like on the chin, neck and side burn area. Some woman have one lone thick hair that grows in the same spot (I'm not admitting anything). Others have a batch of thick little visitors. Whatever the case, regular epilation is required. Peach fuzz is usually light in color and is undetectable in some lighting situations. Once the sun or a flash from a camera hits the face, it creates a hazy, soft appearance to the skin. Additionally, airbrush makeup grabs on to every hair just as it would the skin. Even though airbrush makeup is synonymous with a flawless finish, it too can appear fuzzy when the client has an abundance of peach fuzz. Laser hair removal is another technique that can be an option for those that can afford the treatments. All I can offer on this subject is that you do your homework. Adding regular epilation to your beauty regimen is something to consider, but to receive the best results from a professional makeup application, it is necessary. If you are getting your skin ready for that big event like a wedding or photo shoot, be sure to plan ahead. Do your homework to find the qualified professionals and leave enough time to receive services. I do not recommend clients try any new epilation technique during the week of a special event. Start services a few months beforehand to try it out, then you can decide when to receive that last service right before the event for best results. Have an un-hairy Halloween because beauty should not be that scary ladies! |
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