A woman is more beautiful, the less like a man. This explains the unbridled desire of the weaker sex to get rid of hair above the upper lip, reminiscent of a mustache. It is impossible to solve the problem once and for all, so resourceful ladies hold up several ways to effectively deal with the annoying fluff as it arises.
Millions of women all over the world leave positive feedback on the epilation of the upper lip with wax and laser. They will be discussed today. But first we suggest understanding the origins of the problem. Where do these hated hairs come from?
Causes of increased hairiness in women above the upper lip
Why does the delicate female faces appear vegetation, also dark in color? Some ladies are alien to the problem of antennae due to the complete absence of the latter, while others are forced to experience daily discomfort, spend impressive amounts and endure pain for the sake of temporarily getting rid of them. Specialists put all the dots on the “and”.
- Heredity. Girls and women of eastern nationalities - dark-haired with dark skin, are most susceptible to the described problem. Active growth of antennae is observed in puberty.
- Endocrine diseases. Disruptions in the hormonal background and the use of appropriate drugs can provoke increased hair growth on the body.
The influence of such factors cannot be eliminated. You will have to put up with heredity, and a qualified doctor will not have to cancel potent drugs when such a side effect occurs. If the cause cannot be eliminated, you have to deal with the consequence. Modern methods of removing unwanted vegetation are wax and laser. These are popular methods for hair removal of the upper lip, reviews of which differ. Let's try to understand them in more detail.
Wax hair removal
Few people know that the inventor of waxing was the queen of Ancient Egypt Nefertiti. The method of tweezing hair practiced by representatives of the nobility began to bother the wayward ruler, and she invented a new method by mixing wax, honey and plant juice.
Waxing of the upper lip with wax is carried out as follows: getting on the surface of the skin, a substance with a well-adhesive viscous composition penetrates into the deeper layers of the skin, envelops the hair and solidifies. A strip of fabric is glued onto the wax, which breaks off with a sharp movement against hair growth. The bulb is pulled out, the skin becomes velvety, and the problem of increased vegetation temporarily does not bother the woman.
According to reviews, waxing over the upper lip is a simple and cheap procedure. In cosmetology rooms, such services are offered by professionals whose qualifications are confirmed by diplomas and certificates. You can carry out hair removal with wax at home, with the exact following of the procedure, the result will not differ.
Carrying out the procedure in the salon
Epilation with wax of the upper lip, according to reviews, begins with cleansing the face with gentle peeling. This increases the effectiveness of the procedure and minimizes the likelihood of developing inflammation after it. The master degreases the skin using a special lotion.
Warm wax, prepared according to a special recipe, is applied with a wooden spatula to the hair removal area and is tightly covered with a strip of fabric. When the wax cools to the temperature of the human body, the strip comes off with a sharp movement against hair growth. To keep the skin smooth for as long as possible, the epilated areas are covered with a layer of cream or oil that blocks hair growth.
The reviews of waxing above the upper lip left by women who have undergone this procedure refer to pain and discomfort. To minimize discomfort, experts apply a freezing gel before applying wax.
Hair removal at home - justified savings or an unjustified risk?
According to reviews, more and more women are doing hair removal on their upper lips using wax film at home. This is not surprising, because the procedure can be carried out at any time convenient for yourself in comfortable conditions, and when the skin turns red immediately after hair removal, betraying the deed, you do not have to go around the city and meet the sympathetic looks of others.
To ensure free hair removal for a long time, you will have to spend money on wax (a compact electric device for melting the adhesive composition) and wax (friable grains of small fraction).
The upper lip is a small area for depilation, so for one session a small handful is enough. Pellets should be poured into the wax cup and set the heating temperature above average. The wax will melt to the desired consistency in 5-10 minutes. It is recommended to apply the mass with wooden spatulas. Unlike plastic, they are cheaper and disposable, which eliminates the need for long-term cleaning after the procedure.
Application and Removal
According to reviews, the waxing of the upper lip should be preceded by the stage of applying a special gel with cleaning, disinfecting and degreasing properties. A fairly thin layer on the problem area.
How to determine wax readiness? It should be well warm and malleable. If it is overheated, a liquid hot substance will be obtained that cannot be applied correctly.
A small amount of wax is collected on a spatula and applied in a thin layer to a small area of the skin. The main thing is to carefully press the composition with a wand so that more hair clings. Wax hardening time - 10-13 seconds.
Next, make sure that the adhesive is frozen (when it touches, it should not stick to your fingers). Pull the skin in the direction opposite to the separation, remove the wax with a sharp jerk.
Common mistakes
If not all hairs were removed, then the contact between the wax and the vegetation was insufficient. In this case, you should re-apply the product to the area where the hairs remained, tightly "smearing" it.
According to reviews, when waxing over the upper lip, a common mistake is that the wax is poorly removed and stretches like a nougat. This means that the composition did not have time to freeze. It is enough to wait an extra 10-15 seconds or sprinkle its surface with talc. If after removal of the wax, its particles remained on the skin, it means that it was initially unevenly applied. The strip should have the same thickness both at the edges and in the center.
When all the hairs are removed, the skin must be treated with lotion after depilation. It will qualitatively remove the remaining wax and soothe the irritated epidermis. Some species have a cooling effect.
The effect of upper lip hair removal, according to reviews, lasts up to 2-3 weeks.
Important aspects
Waxing hair is an intervention in a natural process that will certainly lead to the formation of inflammation in the treated area. With proper preparation, negative consequences will be minimized.
Applying too hot wax to thin sensitive skin is not recommended. Oncological and infectious diseases, varicose veins, problems of the cardiovascular system, chemical and mechanical damage to the skin of the upper lip - indications for seeking advice from a specialist. With seeming simplicity and harmlessness, the procedure can be detrimental to health.
Epilation with a mustache wax has a list of advantages and disadvantages. An indisputable plus is the possibility of the disappearance of unwanted hairs forever (subject to the strict frequency of their removal). After 4-5 procedures, the antennae will become lighter and thinner.
With all the advantages, it is impossible to ignore the disadvantages. In order for the hairs to be “caught” by the wax and removed with it, their length should be at least 5-6 millimeters. The period of hair growth of this length is 10-14 days. This means that before the next session will have to “grow” for 2 weeks. Not everyone is ready to do this. An important minus is soreness. Everything here is individual and depends on the pain threshold - someone feels a slight tingling, and someone - an unbearable pain of a universal scale.
Laser hair removal
For those who do not intend to torment themselves twice a month with painful wax, beauty salons offer the most modern, high-tech and effective way to combat unwanted vegetation - using a diode laser. The device is able to get rid of an unpleasant defect forever, subject to the passage of 5 or more sessions.
A low-intensity beam has a direct effect on the hair follicle and destroys it. The energy that the laser emits does not damage the surrounding tissue, since the sapphire optics of the device prevent thermal effects on the skin. One session is enough to get rid of hundreds of bulbs. The problem is that not all hairs will be in the phase of active growth at the time of hair removal. After a while, they will sprout, and the woman will have to go to the salon again. With each visit, the price of smoothness of the nasolabial triangle will increase.
The fluff that appears in place of the hair will be several tones lighter and thinner. According to reviews, laser hair removal over the upper lip can lead to the disappearance of vegetation after the first session. But the likelihood of such an outcome is extremely small.
The laser beam has an important feature: it responds to the intensity of skin pigmentation. The most successful will be the interaction with dark hair growing on fair skin. Gray-haired, fair-haired, ashenic apparatus simply “will not see”, and depilation will not bring the desired result. In confirmation of this - blondes with their photos and reviews on laser hair removal of the upper lip.
Procedure
Manipulation is unpleasant, but short-term. A woman can feel a burning sensation, tingling, etc. Before the start of the session, the master applies an anesthetic that retains its properties throughout the entire hair removal time - 5-7 minutes. Laser hair removal does not damage the surface layer of the epidermis, so there will be no burns and irritations. Slight redness disappears after 1-1.5 hours after exposure. Part of the hair remains under the skin in the form of dark dots that independently come to the surface after 10-13 days.
The wizard will invite the client to the next session in a month. Further meetings will be held at intervals of 3 and 6 months. When 90-95% of the hair is finished, preventive hair removal is recommended once a year.
Where is the procedure performed?
According to reviews, laser hair removal over the upper lip is not cheap. Therefore, before deciding to carry it out, it is necessary to find an experienced master with confirmed qualifications and medical education, and also visit a doctor. A specialist will help determine the cause of excessive hair growth and talk about the effectiveness of hair removal individually.
There are a number of contraindications to laser hair removal, ignoring which can cause irreversible harm to health:
- oncological diseases;
- pregnancy and lactation;
- dermatological lesions of a selected area of the skin;
- acute form of chronic infectious diseases.
According to reviews, hair removal of the upper lip with a laser, more precisely, its effectiveness, largely depends on the professionalism of the master performing it. Before choosing a specialist, it is recommended to interview his clients, read comments on the Internet.
A competitively priced offer should be alarming. It is tempting to get rid of unwanted hair and spend a minimum of money, but a significant understatement of the cost of the service hides an obsolete or low-quality device, the absence of a confirmed master’s qualification, or the inability to follow safety measures during hair removal. The pursuit of savings can play a trick on you.
Preparation for the procedure
Regardless of the type of equipment used, it is not recommended to sunbathe before laser hair removal over the upper lip. The skin becomes more sensitive and may respond with the appearance of age spots or microtraumas, which will significantly extend the rehabilitation period after the procedure.
If the problem of herpes lips with frequent relapses is familiar to a woman firsthand, 3-4 days before the procedure, you should start taking antiviral drugs.
According to reviews of upper lip hair removal with a laser, it is recommended to shave hair 1-2 days before exposure. It is also worth giving up drinking alcohol, spicy and fatty foods per day.
Aftercare
For two weeks after laser hair removal, it is indicated to use sunscreen and avoid contact with direct sunlight. Due to the negative effect of UV radiation on the treated area, laser manipulation is recommended in the cold season.
To speed up the healing process of the epidermis, it must be treated with "Panthenol", "Bepanten" or other healing ointment, which the master will recommend.
It is extremely undesirable to visit saunas, gyms, provoke increased sweating in other ways until the cover is completely restored. Sweat on injured areas can lead to the formation of a pustular rash and serious inflammation.
A group of patients suffering from herpes should use antiviral drugs for 3-4 days after epilation.