Mustache - jewelry only for men, but in no way for women. But what should be done to those beauties whom fate “awarded” with vegetation above the upper lip? The answer is obvious - delete. After all, it is not in vain that the role of hair removal is far from the last role.
There are so many ways to mustache hair removal that you can choose based on your pain, wallet and the amount of free time. But what methods exist, what means are used for this, and what do cosmetologists advise about the removal of mustaches?
Causes of hair growth on a female face
If you look closely, then even on a “perfectly” smooth female face, you can see the hair above the lip: fluffy, light, almost invisible. Naturally, the epilation of mustache in women in this case is not required.
But for certain reasons, dark, long and stiff hair, nothing more than a mustache, can be clearly seen on a woman's face. And the reasons for this cosmetic defect may be the following:
- Hormonal background. An excess in the female body of the male hormone also affects the manifestation of some secondary male sexual characteristics, in particular, the mustache.
- Overweight associated with a sedentary lifestyle. The appearance of excess weight leads to the fact that some internal organs begin to work worse. This leads to the appearance of excess vegetation on the face and body of a woman.
- The use of facial cosmetics that stimulate hair growth.
- Hereditary predisposition. If women in the family had vegetation above their upper lip, then girls of subsequent generations will have the same problem.
In addition, various diseases, such as:
- Itsenko-Cushing's syndrome;
- adrenogenital syndrome;
- thyroid disease;
- PCOS - polycystic ovary syndrome;
- tumors of the ovaries or adrenal glands.
In this case, hair removal mustache is necessary for aesthetic reasons. But if the hair grows due to diseases, then without treatment the vegetation will appear repeatedly.
But how to get rid of hair above the upper lip, we will tell further.
What do cosmetologists say?
Reviews about mustache epilation by cosmetologists have a different opinion about different types of hair removal. That the procedure is necessary is an unambiguous opinion.
Many cosmetologists recommend resorting to the method of laser, photoepilation. And the point is not that these procedures are more expensive. The fact is that they are really effective and completely painless.
As many cosmetologists note, clients who turn to them with the problem of mustache growth above their upper lips aggravated the situation by using tweezers or a razor in general. After such depilation methods, hair grows more intensively, becomes longer and thicker.
Therefore, masters recommend using tweezers or a razor if the number of hairs above the upper lip is extremely small. And the choice should be made in favor of other methods of hair removal.
What mustache removal methods exist?
So, there are many methods of disposal aimed at superficial hair removal. But, if a woman has any syndrome (for example, Itsenko-Cushing, PCOS), then such problems are treated from the inside. The patient is prescribed oral contraceptives or other hormonal drugs, such as Diane-35. The action of such drugs is aimed at reducing the concentration of male hormones in the body, and the result is the disappearance of mustache in women.
However, the treatment takes a lot of time. And before achieving the desired result, hair above the upper lip must be disposed of using other methods:
- Mechanical - plucking with tweezers or removal with a thread.
- Physical - laser, photo and electrolysis.
- Chemical - waxing, shugaring, depilatory cream, discoloration.
Mechanical methods include the removal of mustache in women at home, which, however, is more painful than other methods. But it is worth noting that they are cheaper.
Before using physical or chemical methods, it is necessary to consult a cosmetologist, since these methods have a number of contraindications.
Mustache Laser Hair Removal
Laser removal of vegetation above the upper lip is one of the safest and most effective methods. Acting on the hair follicle, the red laser heats it to a maximum temperature, after which its further functioning becomes impossible. Dark hair falls off and no longer grows.
The advantage of the procedure is that the laser does not apply to neighboring tissues, that is, it does not harm the skin. Laser hair removal mustache is considered particularly effective if you use the device with an alexandrite laser. Its effect - the removal of hairs - manifests itself instantly, so 1 session will be enough.
In addition to the alexandrite laser, there are other types of laser hair removal. The most popular are:
- Diode laser. The procedure with its use cost a little cheaper. However, in order for the mustache to disappear completely, you will need to wait 10-14 days after the session, which is not convenient for everyone. Among the drawbacks of laser hair removal with a diode laser, one can note the painfulness of the procedure, the risk of complications and the low passability of the laser through the structure of the hair.
- A neodymium laser is a painless, quick in effect manifestation, safe option used mainly for removing mustaches in swarthy people whose hair has more stiffness and a high content of melanin.
Before the start of the session, the client must wear glasses to protect his eyes from laser radiation.
Photoepilation
The principle of photoepilation is identical to laser hair removal of mustache in women. The luminous flux emanating from krypton lamps penetrates deep into the hair follicle, heats its elements, thereby stopping further hair growth. This method of hair removal mustache in men and women practically does not cause discomfort.
The nuances of the procedure are that the length of the antennae should not be shorter than 2 mm, and also that their color should be dark. On light and gray hairs, with no melanin, the photoepilation procedure is weak. In addition, before the photoepilation procedure, you need to do the following:
- Consult a physician to identify or rule out the presence of contraindications.
- 30 days before the session, refuse to tan under the sun or artificial ultraviolet. The thing is that photoepilation can cause tremendous harm to skin with a high content of melanin. Therefore, people with naturally dark skin should not resort to this procedure.
The epilation of the mustache with the help of the device consists of several stages:
- A layer of protective gel is distributed over the upper lip.
- Special safety glasses are put on the client to protect the cornea from burns.
- Using a special apparatus, they direct a beam of light over an area with vegetation.
- Light flashes occur within minutes.
- After that, the protective gel layer over the lip is carefully removed.
- Finally, a sedative is applied.
This cosmetic procedure does not end there. After a week or two, the session will have to be repeated, and then another repeat is possible. After the first procedure, the antennae will not disappear.
Removal of antennae by photoepilation in some cases can lead to negative consequences for the skin:
- burns;
- the appearance of acne;
- dermatitis;
- corneal burn of the eye;
- increased sweating above the upper lip;
- the appearance of scars.
Burns to the skin and cornea of the eye appear due to improperly tuned power on the device. But all the other listed troubles arise as a result of individual body reactions to the procedure. That is why it is necessary to consult a doctor before the procedure.
Electrolysis
The principle of electrolysis is also to suppress the functioning of hair follicles. But here it is not the light flux that is involved, but the electric discharge. Penetrating into the onion, the discharge heats and melts it. After that, the growth of the mustache on the female face stops.
The technique is applied at a time when the lowest solar activity is noted. The thing is that after the procedure, the effect of ultraviolet radiation on the skin is fraught with harmful consequences. But electrolysis removes hairs of any thickness, density and color. But their length should not exceed 6 mm.
The apparatus used to carry out the procedure is equipped with a special needle-electrode or tweezers-electrode. The impact is on each individual hair for 1-2 minutes. Each hair is captured with tweezers, and the needle is brought directly to the follicle. There are several varieties of such needles that differ in thickness and type of metal. Their selection depends on the characteristics of the hair, on the pain threshold, etc.
Thus, it can be noted that electrolysis is a painful, but effective procedure. However, it is not without a number of contraindications:
- any skin diseases and injuries above the upper lip, or in another epilated place;
- the progression of an infectious infection in the body during the procedure;
- dysfunction of the cardiovascular and / or endocrine systems;
- skin neoplasms;
- mental disorders;
- pregnancy, lactation;
- autoimmune diseases;
- allergic intolerance to any type of metal.
Shugaring
Among reviews of mustache hair removal, a special place for women is shugaring. The procedure has a lot of positive qualities:
- Low cost - Shugaring antennae costs 200-300 rubles per session;
- speed of the procedure - only 5 minutes;
- lasting effect - up to 1 month;
- security. But, if the master is not experienced, then some troubles may occur in the form of hair ingrowth or irritation.
Sugar paste epilation is so simple that you can do it yourself even at home. The material - pasta - can be prepared with your own hands, but you can already purchase it in a ready-made version in a specialized store or in the salon of the masters.
Homemade sugar paste is prepared from 200 grams of granulated sugar, juice of half a lemon and 30 ml of water. All ingredients are mixed and left for several minutes so that the sugar is completely saturated with juice and water. By the way, mixing the ingredients is necessary only in a heat-resistant dish, since further heating is planned.
After mixing, the following is carried out:
- The mixture is placed on a slow fire.
- Without stopping stirring, they expect the amber color of the mixture and viscous caramel consistency.
- After the goal is achieved, the paste is removed from the fire and left to cool to room temperature.
- Next, the skin on the upper lip is treated with chlorhexidine or talc.
- They pick up a small amount of paste in the hand and knead like plasticine until it becomes dull.
- Stretch this piece of paste into a strip and lay it on the mustache in the direction of their growth, trying to cover all the hairs. For convenience, you can stick a fabric strip over the paste.
After that, with a sharp movement, tear off the strip against hair growth. The process is painful, even with a sharp jerk. After that, Panthenol ointment is applied to the treated area to relieve redness and prevent inflammation.
But even with such a harmless hair removal procedure, there is a risk of getting a burn. Therefore, before applying sugar paste to the skin, you need to make sure that the paste has cooled sufficiently.
Shugaring mustache - reusable procedure. But still rough for delicate skin over the upper lip: redness from the procedure will not go away immediately.
Waxing
Waxing mustache with wax is another affordable procedure, which is often done at home. To carry it out, you need to buy wax in a jar or strips soaked in this product and intended for the cold removal method.
Such wax strips are saturated not only with wax, but also with herbal extracts, essential oils, which are designed to soothe the skin after hair removal. Use them as follows:
- A calming lotion is applied to the skin above the upper lip.
- The strip for hair removal is heated in the palms (by friction) for 10 seconds.
- The upper lip is pulled down, and a strip is applied to the growing antennae in the direction of hair growth. Iron it over the entire surface.
- Also pulling the upper lip, a sharp movement tear off the strip against hair growth.
During the procedure, you will have to endure, because it brings pain. And after epilation of the mustache, redness will remain on the upper lip for some time.
Waxing a mustache is best done with wax strips. Wax sold at the bank must be heated. However, its use can lead to burns of delicate skin above the lip.
Depilation cream
Cream for hair removal of mustaches in women - a variant of the chemical removal of unwanted vegetation. This is a quick and budget way to clean your face.
Such a cream gently dissolves keratin in the hair shaft, while not affecting the hair follicle and the skin area. But the selection of the cream should be carried out taking into account the type of skin and composition of the product, since allergies can appear from it.
There is a depilation cream on sale for different parts of the body. But to remove the antennae is worth buying only the appropriate tool. The thing is that the face cream contains less aggressive chemical elements, the concentration of which is enough to remove hair and not cause harm to the skin.
The cream contains a special spatula. Using it, a depilation cream is applied to clean skin above the lip. Leave the product for several minutes on the skin (the time is indicated in the attached instructions). After that, gently, using the same spatula, remove the cream by scraping against hair growth.
Despite the convenience and speed of the method, it is still not without drawbacks:
- hair growth resumes already for 2-3 days;
- allergic reaction possible.
To prevent the latter, you will need to conduct a reaction test. To do this, a small amount of cream is applied to the wrist and left for 20 minutes. If after this time redness and rashes do not appear on the skin, then the cream is suitable for use on the face.
Reviews
There are a great many reviews of hair removal mustaches, and for each method. The most effective women consider laser, photo and electrolysis. Moreover, reviews of laser hair removal of mustaches in women contain more positive comments, because the procedure is painless and allows you to forget about the vegetation above the upper lip forever.
Chemical hair removal methods, especially shugaring, also gain a lot of positive feedback, mainly because of cost, speed and effectiveness.