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TheodoraP Sun 08-May-22 14:19:57

As O have gotten older facial hair has become a massive problem for me

I used to use Nair facial hair remover but it burns

Now I use a lady facial hair removing roller thingy mabob

Is this just me and have you found something that Removes facial hair Permanently
( embarrassingly mostly on my chin )

TheodoraP Sun 08-May-22 18:00:31

MissAdventure 2 finger salute grin

M0nica Sun 08-May-22 17:55:00

Yes it is, but it takes time, especially if you have dark strong hairs.

When I started electrolysis in my 40s I went weekly for a year or so and then gradually as the growth got weaker went less often. I now have ot once or twice a year.

The problem is your face is covered with fine hairs so as one crop of coarse hairs are removed, more fine hairs become coarser, not cause and effect, but part of the ageing process. So as each group of new hairs become coarse, they need removing

I am blessed with strong luxuriant hair on my head, it has thinned very little. The downside is, it is luxuriant elsewhere as well, although body hair has reduced considerably in the last five years.

I can remember seeing old ladies with beards when I was a child, and I am so glad electrolysis has enabled me to avoid the same fate.

Lucca Sun 08-May-22 17:53:58

I remember some sixth form girl (chatting about which teachers they used to be scared of ) saying “miss X ….when she got cross the hairs on her chin wobbled”

Made me double check mine each morning !!

MissAdventure Sun 08-May-22 17:50:44

They seem to have the knack of avoiding whatever it is you try by lying flat until the coast is clear, then popping up, victorious, to give a 2 finger salute.

Lucca Sun 08-May-22 17:48:07

MissAdventure

Life is cruel.
I've never really had eyebrows, and I'm going bald, but my chin hairs are flourishing.

? I’ve lost most of my head hair through chemo but still have hairs on chin !!

TheodoraP Sun 08-May-22 17:46:44

Is that a permanent thing though
MissAdventure

MissAdventure Sun 08-May-22 17:45:24

I bought a threading type thing on the recommendation of someone here.
2 of them were only about £4 and they worked.
They broke through.

Probably all that wrestling with my beard.

TheodoraP Sun 08-May-22 17:45:18

Are there any side effects

TheodoraP Sun 08-May-22 17:45:05

How does it work is it expensive, thank you

TheodoraP Sun 08-May-22 17:44:39

Monica is Electrolysis permanent

TheodoraP Sun 08-May-22 17:43:45

Hiraeth I know me too confused

M0nica Sun 08-May-22 17:43:14

Electrolysis is the only solution for those with a big problem. Without it, I would have a beard to rival DH's

TheodoraP Sun 08-May-22 17:42:57

paddyann54 I did not know you could get cream from your GP How long does it last once you do that

How much was the epilator n please can you let us know if it works

It's the bain of my life too!

Hiraeth Sun 08-May-22 17:33:56

I have „threading „ done every 6 weeks . I’m very fair but have black hairs appearing on my chin and they’re spiky ?

paddyann54 Sun 08-May-22 17:32:36

Ihad mine lasered 20 something years ago .it only lasted a few years,Maybe new tech lasers are better? For now I get cream from my GP and it sprt of keeps it under control but I just bought an epilator on advice from my daughter.She is excessively hairy due to polycystic ovaries and she says the new epilators are fab...so I'll give it a go .If you find somethng that works well please post on here .Its the bane of my life

TheodoraP Sun 08-May-22 17:31:09

We need a solution guys for this blinking facial hair

Someone must know something

TheodoraP Sun 08-May-22 17:30:18

You have confused me too now grin

TheodoraP Sun 08-May-22 17:29:16

But *
MissAdventure* were not talking about men's baldness! We're talking about women's facilities hair

MissAdventure Sun 08-May-22 17:23:14

Not his! Mine!
I'm losing the will to live here. grin

MissAdventure Sun 08-May-22 17:19:48

I've tried nearly everything on the market for his hairloss.
I'm having to use a prescribed shampoo for other issues, for now, so perhaps that will help I know it won't

TheodoraP Sun 08-May-22 17:15:45

I don't think shaving is a good idea I think that makes it grow more

If you are loosing your hair speak to your hairdressers there are some things on the market that might help, I use Pantene hair thickness and it works

I might try the laser in hope that works

Blossoming Sun 08-May-22 16:36:38

I have found at least 3 hair sprouting on my chin

You’re lucky ???

HowVeryDareYou Sun 08-May-22 16:35:58

ExDancer You're right, my hair is white (it would be if I didn't keep dyeing it) but my moustache is black! I shave that and my chin.

snowberryZ Sun 08-May-22 16:35:41

Lack of hormones.
Another reason to take HRT.

ExDancer Sun 08-May-22 16:33:41

Its those pesky hormones, or lack of!
Can anyone explain why, when the hair on your head goes white, the new ones on your top lip are black?