Moustaches are jewelry only for men, but by no means for women. But what about those beauties whom fate "rewarded" with vegetation above the upper lip? The answer is obvious - delete. After all, it is not in vain that hair removal plays an important role in the beauty industry.
There are so many ways to epilate a mustache that you can choose based on your pain, wallet and amount of free time. But what methods exist, what means are used for this, and what do cosmetologists advise about removing mustaches?
Causes of hair growth on a woman's face
If you look closely, even on a "perfectly" smooth female face, you can see the hair above the lip: vellus, light, almost invisible. Naturally, women's mustache hair removal is not required in this case.
But due to certain reasons, dark, long and coarse hair can be clearly visible on the face of a woman, nothing more than a mustache. And the reasons for such a cosmetic defect can benext:
- Hormonal background. An excess of the male hormone in the female body 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 hair on the face and body of a woman.
- Using facial cosmetics that stimulate hair growth.
- Hereditary predisposition. If the women in the family had hair above the upper lip, then the girls of subsequent generations will have the same problem.
In addition, the causes of extensive facial hair in a woman can be various diseases, such as:
- Itsenko-Cushing syndrome;
- adrenogenital syndrome;
- thyroid disease;
- PCOS - polycystic ovary syndrome;
- ovarian or adrenal tumors.
In this case, mustache hair removal 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 beauticians say?
Reviews of mustache hair removal from cosmetologists have different opinions about different types of hair removal. That the procedure is necessary is an unequivocal opinion.
Many cosmetologists recommend resorting to the method of laser, photoepilation. And it's not aboutthat these procedures are more expensive. The fact is that they are really effective and completely painless.
As noted by many cosmetologists, clients who turn to them with the problem of mustache growth above the upper lip aggravated the situation by using tweezers or a razor in general. After such methods of depilation, the 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 mustache hair removal.
What mustache removal methods are there?
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 mustaches in women.
However, treatment takes a long time. And before achieving the desired result, the hair above the upper lip must be disposed of by other methods:
- Mechanical - plucking with tweezers or thread removal.
- Physical - laser, photo and electrolysis.
- Chemical - waxing, sugaring, depilatory cream, bleaching.
Mechanical methods include methods for hair removal of mustaches in women at home, which, however, are moremore painful than other methods. But, it is worth noting that they are cheaper.
Before using physical or chemical methods, you should consult a beautician, as these methods have a number of contraindications.
Laser mustache hair removal
Removal of vegetation above the upper lip with a laser is one of the safest and most effective ways. Acting on the hair follicle, the red laser heats it up to the maximum temperature, after which its further functioning becomes impossible. Dark hair falls off and doesn't grow back.
The advantage of the procedure is that the laser action does not extend to neighboring tissues, that is, it does not harm the skin. Mustache laser hair removal is considered especially effective if you use a device with an alexandrite laser. Its effect - hair removal - appears 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 less. 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 disadvantages of laser hair removal with a diode laser, one can note the pain of the procedure, the risk of complications and the poor penetration of the laser through the structure of the hair.
- Ndodymium laser - painless, fast on effect, safe option used primarily for hair removalmustaches in dark people, whose hair is more rigid and contains more melanin.
Before the start of the session, the client is required to put on goggles to protect their eyes from laser radiation.
Photoepilation
The principle of photoepilation is identical to laser hair removal of mustaches in women. The luminous flux coming from krypton lamps penetrates deep into the hair follicle, heats up its elements, thereby stopping further hair growth. This method of mustache hair removal in men and women practically does not cause discomfort.
The nuances of the procedure are that the length of the antennae should be no shorter than 2 mm, and that their color should be dark. On light and gray hairs, with a lack of melanin, the photoepilation procedure has little effect. In addition, before the photoepilation procedure, you need to do the following:
- Consult your doctor to determine or rule out contraindications.
- 30 days before the session, refuse to tan under the sun or artificial ultraviolet. The thing is that photoepilation can cause tremendous damage to skin with a high content of melanin. Therefore, people with naturally dark skin should not resort to this procedure.
The mustache hair removal itself with the help of the device consists of several stages:
- A layer of protective gel is spread over the upper lip.
- Special goggles are put on the client to protect the cornea of the eyes from burns.
- Using a special apparatus, a beam is directedlight over vegetation area.
- Light flashes occur for several minutes.
- After that, carefully remove the layer of protective gel above the lip.
- A final sedative is applied.
The cosmetic procedure does not end there. After a week or two, the session will have to be repeated, and then another repetition is possible. After the first procedure, the antennae will not disappear.
Antennae removal through photoepilation in some cases can lead to negative consequences for the skin:
- burns;
- appearance of acne;
- dermatitis;
- corneal burn;
- excessive sweating above the upper lip;
- scarring.
Burns of the skin and cornea of the eye appear due to incorrectly configured power on the device. But all the other listed troubles arise as a result of individual reactions of the body to the procedure. That is why it is necessary to consult a doctor before the procedure.
Electroepilation
The principle of electrolysis is also to suppress the functioning of the hair follicles. But here it is not the luminous flux that is involved, but the electric discharge. Penetrating inside the bulb, the discharge heats and melts it. After that, the growth of mustaches on a woman's face stops.
The technique is applied at the time when the least solar activity is observed. The thing is that after the procedure, exposure to ultraviolet radiation on the skin is fraught with harmful consequences. But on the other hand, electrolysis removes hairs of any thickness, density and color. Buttheir length should not exceed 6 mm.
The device used for 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, differing 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 place to be epilated;
- progression of infection in the body during the procedure;
- dysfunction of the cardiovascular and/or endocrine systems;
- skin neoplasms;
- mental disorders;
- pregnancy, lactation period;
- autoimmune diseases;
- allergic intolerance to any type of metal.
Shugaring
Among the reviews on mustache hair removal, shugaring occupies a special place in women. The procedure has a lot of positive qualities:
- low cost - mustache shugaring costs 200-300 rubles per session;
- fast procedure - only 5 minutes;
- lasting effect - up to 1 month;
- security. But, if the master is not experienced, then some troubles may arise in the form of ingrown hairs or irritation.
Epilation with sugar paste is so simple that itYou can even do it yourself at home. The material - pasta - can be prepared with your own hands, or you can buy it ready-made in a specialized store or in a salon from craftsmen.
Homemade sugar paste is prepared from 200 grams of granulated sugar, the juice of half a lemon and 30 ml of water. All ingredients are mixed and left for a few minutes so that the sugar is completely saturated with juice and water. By the way, it is necessary to mix the ingredients only in heat-resistant dishes, since further heating is planned.
After mixing, carry out the following:
- The mixture is put on a slow fire.
- Stirring continuously, wait for the amber color of the mixture and gooey caramel consistency.
- After the goal is reached, the paste is removed from the heat and left to cool to room temperature.
- Next, the skin on the upper lip is treated with chlorhexidine or talc.
- Take a small amount of paste into your hand and knead like plasticine until it becomes matte.
- Stretch this piece of striped paste and put it on the mustache in the direction of its 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 epilation procedure, there is a risk of getting burned. That's whymake sure the paste is cool enough before applying the sugar paste to the skin.
Moustache shugaring is a reusable procedure. But still rough for the delicate skin above the upper lip: redness from the procedure will not go away immediately.
Waxing
Moustache waxing is another affordable procedure that is often done at home. To carry it out, you need to buy wax in a jar or strips soaked with this product and intended for the cold removal method.
Such wax strips are impregnated 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 soothing lotion is applied to the skin above the upper lip.
- The epilation strip is heated in the palms (rubbing) 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, with a sharp movement tear off the strip against hair growth.
During the procedure, you will have to be patient, because it brings pain. And after epilation of the mustache, redness will remain on the upper lip for some time.
Mustache waxing is best done with wax strips. Wax sold in a jar must be heated. However, its use may burn the delicate skin above the lip.
Depilation cream
Moustache hair removal creamwomen - a variant of chemical removal of unwanted vegetation. It's a quick and budget friendly way to cleanse your face.
This cream gently dissolves keratin in the hair shaft, while not affecting the hair follicle and the skin area. But the choice of cream should be carried out taking into account the type of skin and the composition of the product, since it can cause allergies.
There is a depilation cream for sale for different parts of the body. But to remove the antennae, you should buy only the appropriate tool. The thing is that the face cream contains fewer aggressive chemical elements, the concentration of which is enough to remove hair and not harm the skin.
Complete with cream contains a special spatula. With the help of it, a depilatory cream is applied to clean skin above the lip. Leave the product on the skin for several minutes (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 within 2-3 days;
- possible allergic reaction.
To prevent the latter, a reaction test will be needed. 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
Reviews on mustache hair removal can be found greatset, 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 statements, because the procedure is painless and allows you to forget about the vegetation above the upper lip forever.
Chemical hair removal methods, especially sugaring, are also gaining a lot of positive feedback, mainly due to cost, speed and effectiveness.
