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  • Question
    How can you make your eyebrows look fuller?
    Alicia Ramos
    Skincare Professional
    Alicia Ramos is a Licensed Esthetician and the owner of Smoothe Denver in Denver, Colorado. She received her license at the School of Botanical & Medical Aesthetics, with training in lashes, dermaplaning, waxing, microdermabrasion, and chemical peels, and now provides skin care solutions to hundreds of clients.
    Skincare Professional
    Expert Answer
    You can use eyebrow makeup. It helps to enhance the appearance of your brows temporarily. Another option is using a brow tint, which dyes your brows. It typically lasts for 4-6 weeks, making your brows appear darker and, therefore, fuller. Besides this, you can use a procedure called microblading, which is essentially a temporary tattoo under your brows that helps them appear both fuller and darker for up to 30 months.
  • Question
    Which hair removal method is more suitable for removing facial hair?
    Alicia Ramos
    Skincare Professional
    Alicia Ramos is a Licensed Esthetician and the owner of Smoothe Denver in Denver, Colorado. She received her license at the School of Botanical & Medical Aesthetics, with training in lashes, dermaplaning, waxing, microdermabrasion, and chemical peels, and now provides skin care solutions to hundreds of clients.
    Skincare Professional
    Expert Answer
    The face is a sensitive part of the body. It is more prone to infection. So it is better to use laser hair removal instead of epilating facial hair.
  • Question
    Wouldn't this make hair grow more?
    Community Answer
    If you stimulate the hormones, that will cause more hair growth. These are methods of how to pause that process.
  • Question
    Can I use Nair for facial hair?
    Community Answer
    They have Nair that is available specifically to use on facial hair.
  • Question
    I used turmeric paste to remove my hair, but it had no effects. What should I do?
    Community Answer
    It might be because you have thicker hair. You should try a few more times. If you don't see results, then resort to other methods.
  • Question
    If I use honey only on my upper lips, will it work?
    Community Answer
    No. Honey alone is not going to reduce facial hair.
  • Question
    How can I make threading less painful?
    Community Answer
    Your first time threading will hurt, but remember when going through the course of puberty, the skin is more sensitive. As you finish the threading process, try putting some relaxing or moisturizing cream on the area to diminish pain and redness.
  • Question
    If I apply turmeric, won't my face turn yellow?
    Community Answer
    It stains a little, but not much, just wash your face with soap afterward.
  • Question
    Is it safe to use face masks if I am 15 or 16 years old?
    Community Answer
    Yes, but try a little first to see if you have a reaction. If not, the worst the mask could do is leave a little red mark where the hairs were pulled out, but that fade within hours.
  • Question
    Can honey only be used on upper lips?
    Starvialya 03
    Community Answer
    No, it should work anywhere on your face, but honey alone won't do anything to help you.
  • Question
    Is it compulsory to continue threading upper lip once it is started?
    Community Answer
    It is certainly not compulsory to repeat doing threading, though it does just last a few days or a week longer waxing.
  • Question
    If I keep using Nair for a long period of time, will I end up having a really thick mustache?
    Community Answer
    No. Nair will not cause your hair to grow back thicker than it was before.
  • Question
    Will using Rica wax when removing facial hair damage the skin?
    Community Answer
    It all depends on your skin type and sensitivity.
  • Question
    I want to try waxing them, but I hear they will grow back faster and thicker. Is this true?
    Community Answer
    No, but plucking or waxing will take longer for the hairs to grow back, and eventually hairs will stop growing in that area if you pluck/wax for long enough.
  • Question
    Is a razor safe for facial hair removal? Will a razor cause me to grow more hairs on my face?
    Community Answer
    You can use a razor if you want, but the hair may appear thicker as it grows back. What is perceived as being thicker hair is actually your hair growing out the flat ends instead of the points. The hair grows to the same length either way, it just appears thicker.
  • Question
    What should I do if I have really thick facial hair?
    Community Answer
    Laser hair removal would be the best option for you, as laser works best on thick hair.
  • Question
    How do I slow down or stop my beard from growing?
    Community Answer
    You can try laser hair removal, or you can try waxing. Plucking the hairs may be more time consuming, but it will work in a pinch. You can also consult with your doctor to see if there are any medications that would be right for you that can assist you in stopping a beard from growing.
  • Question
    How does the spearmint tea remove reduce facial hair?
    Community Answer
    It has been found in studies done on women spearmint tea reduces the levels of free testosterone in the body, which, in turn reduces unwanted hair growth.
  • Question
    How can I make the hair softer if it is growing back coarse?
    Community Answer
    You should remove the hair at the first sight of it, as this will make the hair follicle weaker which will in turn lead to it growing back softer.
  • Question
    Does chocolate wax damage the skin of face?
    Jiminnamon Roll
    Community Answer
    No. It is actually much better than regular wax, besides the fact that it is less painful. It contains natural ingredients as well. It is skin friendly and does not cause swelling. But it is pricier than regular wax.
  • Question
    Is an egg mask effective for reducing unwanted facial hair?
    Community Answer
    Not really. If you want to get rid of hair, just shave it or wax it and that would be much more effective.
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