Needless to say, every single one of us started out with upper lip hair.
Notice we saidstarted out.
While everyone has upper lip hair, not all choose to hold on to it.
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If your preference leans toward upper lip hair removal, we’ve got you covered.
Keep scrolling for 12 effective ways to diminish the appearance of upper lip hair.
While shaving wont remove hair from the root, it still has its perks.
But, there are several options available to you should you choose to shave.
If youre comfortable with a straight razor, Dr. Gmyrek recommends theDorco Tinkle Everglow Razor.
Epilator
One of the oldest methods of removing unwanted facial hair?
Instead of tweezing hairs individually, an epilating gear can pull out multiple hairs all in one go.
Similar to plucking, the method removes hair from the root which provides longer-lasting results than shaving.
Expect the same amount of pain you would imagine from plucking en masse.
Depilatory Cream
Depilatory creamsuse chemicals to dissolve hair from the surface of the skin.
“The biggest downside is that people find this can be very painful, especially on sensitive skin.
Additionally, some people may have redness and light irritation to the skin after threading.”
This particular rig will instantly (and painlessly) remove unwanted facial hairincluding along the upper lip.
However, it’s worth noting that the results don’t last super long.
According to Dr. MacGregor, its the best way to reduce hair growth permanently.
The trick is to seek laser removal for the right jot down of hair, at the right time.
Effectiveness aside, cost is worth mentioning.
In other words, it’s pricey.
Electrolysis
Electrolysisis, in a way, a combination of laser hair removal and depilatory creams.
That said, its worth noting that this treatment isnt performed by dermatologists but by those certified in electrolysis.
The pro is that its permanent, Dr. Gmyrek says.
Dermaplaning
If youve never trieddermaplaningbefore, youre in for a treat.
Waxing
Another option iswaxing, which warrants some caution if you have sensitive skin.
Dr. MacGregor says this option is less favorable, in her opinion.
This medicated cream slows down the hair growth cycle and, subsequently, can thin out the hair.
Results with sugaring last approximately 4 to 6 weeks depending on each individual."
Otherwise, your skin might not be able to handle the exfoliation that comes with the procedure.
If you’d like to try sugaring at home, she says you could alsoDIY your sugaring paste.
