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Is it safe to pluck facial hair?

Laura Martin
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Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.

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Yes, plucking is a very safe method of hair removal for men and women. Just grasp each hair firmly as close to the root as possible and pull in a smooth motion. Women's facial hair is often softer than men's and easier to tweeze.

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Can you permanently remove hair by plucking it?

Laura Martin
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Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.

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Unless you damage the follicle, tweezing is not a permanent solution. Hair that is plucked will grow back. You may notice some reduction in density over time.

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Will plucking facial hair eventually lead to permanent hair removal?

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Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.

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Tweezing can sometimes damage the follicle, but generally it doesn't lesson the hair's density or thickness the way waxing does and it isn't permanent.

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Is it possible to use teething gel to numb the skin so that there is no pain while plucking the hair?

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Yes, but don't use a lot, as it is quite sticky. Also, make sure that you wash it off properly and apply it 10 minutes before you plan to pluck.

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How do I remove facial hair at home?

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You can shave or wax it, or you can use tweezers to pluck it.

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After plucking facial hairs, a black residue appears. They look like blackheads. What are they?

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These most likely are the roots of your hairs. Make sure you are plucking the hairs out, not just "trimming" them. Wash the area with hot water before you start plucking. Don't rush.

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Style it however you feel best. Just like your hair, there are many styles to choose from. Find a style that is best for you and that suits your face.

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How do I get rid of the hairs that have been trimmed after plucking the wrong way?

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Use a depilatory cream such as Nair; this removes hairs at the roots.

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How long does plucking upper lip hair last?

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By the end of a month, small hairs usually start to appear.

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How can you get rid of female facial stubble? Its embarrassing. I have waxed, tweezed, threaded, currently using vaniqua and spiralactone. Does vaniqua work on stubble?

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The only permanent hair removal method is electrolysis, but laser hair removal might reduce the stubble.

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What do I do if I get bumps after plucking my facial hair?

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Stop plucking! If you are getting bumps after you pull out your hair it means that your growing pimples in those spots or your hairs are becoming infected. If it is all of your hairs than it probably isn’t infection. When your facial hair gathers dirt around it’s edge when you pluck it out than the dirt can fall into those holes and create pimples and/or infection. Try your best to wash your face all the times and if a man wash moustache and beard for any gender you can also wash your eyebrows.

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