The cause of excess hair growth above the upper lip in women (hirsutism) is most often the increased production of male sex hormones (hyperandrogenism). This condition requires a detailed examination of the patient by a gynecologist-endocrinologist.
The reasons may be different:
- Serious health problems. This is a dysfunction of the ovaries or adrenal glands, benign formations. As hirsutism progresses, other unpleasant signs may appear: increased greasiness of the skin, deepening of the voice, and menstrual irregularities. Here the help of specialists is already needed.
- Side effects of medications. Such drugs include some progestins, anabolics, androgens, and interferons.
- Genetic conditioning inherent in completely healthy women. In general, the presence of a certain amount of extra hair on the face or body of girls is typical for natural burning brunettes and is not considered a disease, but rather a congenital, genetic feature. In this case, there is no danger to health, but the mustaches do not add psychological comfort, and, of course, it is best to get rid of them.
How to remove mustaches on girls
There are several methods for getting rid of hair on a woman’s face, in particular mustaches. They can be divided into two categories: salon and home. Many girls prefer to remove mustaches at home, because it is both easier and, needless to say, significantly cheaper.
Removing mustaches from girls in the clinic
The salon methods that exist today are quite well known: electrolysis, laser and chemical hair removal, as well as the use of wax or sugaring (some of them are easy to do at home).
Let's look at methods for getting rid of mustaches that can only be done in a clinic or beauty salon:
- Electrolysis. With this method, hair follicles are treated with a weak current discharge, which contributes to their destruction. Thus, growth does not resume. The method is quite painful, but effective.
- Laser hair removal. It represents the effect of a laser beam on the hair roots. This method is less painful, but more expensive.
- Photoepilation. In this case, a flash lamp is used, which supplies streams of light to the hair follicles, also destroying them. The method is best suited for light hair. Photoepilation has contraindications and requires consultation with a doctor.
How to get rid of a girl's mustache using folk remedies
Next we will talk about the use of household products. Among exclusively home methods, folk ones stand out:
- Datura seeds. They are good for removing mustaches on girls. The ground seeds are mixed with vodka and then infused for three weeks. Problem areas are lubricated with the prepared solution. Result: hair loss, which then does not grow for quite a long time. You can also make a decoction from Datura. 150 grams of the plant are mixed with 1 liter of water and boiled for 15 minutes. The resulting broth is cooled and stored in a cool place, preferably in the refrigerator. Problem areas are treated no more than once a day. It should be remembered that dope is a poisonous plant and should not be abused.
- Walnut decoction. Take crushed shells (about two tablespoons) and cook over low heat for about 20 minutes. The resulting product can be used for compresses or wiped over the problem area above the upper lip every day.
- Lemon juice. The point here is that before going to the beach (or just in the bright sun) wipe the problem area with juice. After some time, the hairs will fade and will be almost invisible.
- Nettle decoction. You will need 50 grams of nettle seeds. They are filled with sunflower oil (100 g) and infused for two months (8 weeks) in a dark place. Then you can treat the problem area.
How to remove a girl's mustache at home using thread
This original method, which once came from eastern countries, has been known for a long time and still remains relevant and one of the most effective, despite its simplicity. The effect lasts 3-4 weeks.
To get rid of unwanted tendrils, you only need regular cotton or silk thread. You will have to be patient a little, because this method involves pulling out. But it is much more convenient than plucking with tweezers, since with the help of a thread you can grab not one, but several hairs at once. In addition, the appearance of pimples, irritation or ingrown hairs after using the thread is minimal.
How to use depilatory thread correctly:
- Soften the skin with cream. Some experts recommend wiping the area of future depilation with a piece of ice to reduce sensitivity and avoid discomfort.
- We wipe the skin dry and sprinkle it with talcum powder so that the hairs do not stick.
- We take a thread, tie its ends to form a loop, which is then draped over the fingers (the thumbs are not touched yet).
- We make a figure eight, twisting the loop at least 5 times (a little more, up to 7-8 times). Now we have two loops: large and small.
- We transfer them to the thumbs and index fingers.
- Apply the thread directly to the skin. The twisted flagellum is located directly under the hairs, and the large loop is located above them.
- We spread the fingers with a small loop in one sharp movement. What we get is the following: the twisted middle moves towards the large loop, the rings of our thread seem to change in size, and the loops grab and pull out the hairs.
How to remove a girl's mustache with wax
Removing mustaches using wax (wax depilation) is quite effective, but somewhat painful. It is better to repeat this method every two weeks. It is carried out using wax strips, which can be bought in cosmetic stores and pharmacies for a fairly low price. The method has virtually no contraindications.
We bring to your attention instructions for removing antennae using wax:
- We cleanse the face using a scrub. After this, wipe the skin with lotion. This will help clean and degrease it.
- We apply wax to the face with a special applicator (there are different types of strips on sale, both for use with cold and warm wax). Cover the waxed areas with strips of fabric. We maintain the allotted time.
- With a sharp movement we tear off the strips in the direction of hair growth.
- Moisturize the skin with cream, lotion or oil.
Removing a girl's mustache using sugaring
A widely known method of removing mustaches is sugaring (sugar depilation). It can be done without any problems both in the salon and at home. In this case, a special sugar paste is used. It’s easy to buy or make it yourself from sugar, lemon juice and water.
According to one of the recipes, you will need the following ingredients: sugar (10 tablespoons), juice of half a lemon and water (1 tablespoon). You need to mix everything in an enamel bowl. Heat over low heat until a brown homogeneous mass is obtained. You can use a slightly warm (not hot!) mixture.
Sugaring removes not only long but also short hairs. The effect lasts for 4 weeks on average, and after each procedure the hairs become thinner and thinner each time. Sugaring does not cause allergies, has no contraindications, the skin exfoliates and is nourished.
The procedure itself proceeds as follows: degrease the skin with lotion and sprinkle with talcum powder, apply a thin layer of paste to the skin, and place a fabric strip on top. The fabric should stick. Next, with a sharp movement, tear off the fabric along the hair growth.
When sugaring, the paste is always applied against hair growth and removed according to growth. This nuance allows you to avoid the appearance of ingrown hairs.
Removing female mustaches with depilatory cream
You can also remove mustaches using depilatory cream (chemical depilation). This method is very simple. Its meaning is the chemical dissolution of hair follicles.
It is necessary to choose a cream intended specifically for the face. The hair in the bikini area, on the legs and on the face varies greatly in coarseness, so you should not use products designed for depilation on the legs to remove mustaches.
Instructions for using mustache removal cream for girls:
- Before using a cream or gel, we perform a test for an allergic reaction: apply a little product to your wrist and wait a little. If there is no redness or burning, this cosmetic product can be used.
- Degrease the skin with lotion.
- Using a spatula, carefully apply the cream to the area from which hairs need to be removed, avoiding getting it on the lips.
- After the time indicated in the instructions, the cream is removed with the same applicator against hair growth, and the skin is thoroughly washed with warm water without soap.
How to get rid of a girl's mustache with tweezers
If a girl is only bothered by a couple of hairs above her upper lip, eliminating them is not so difficult - just arm yourself with a mirror and tweezers and just pluck them out one at a time. This is best done when the skin is steamed, for example, after taking a bath or shower.
The procedure is as follows: you need to slightly stretch the skin and pull out the hair in the direction of growth, then wipe the skin with a disinfectant, for example, peroxide, and then lubricate it with an emollient cream.
The plucking procedure is quite painful, and irritation may occur after it. Disinfection and lubrication with cream will help avoid this.
Some girls believe that after plucking, the hairs begin to grow stronger and become thicker. Sometimes this is true, but if you regularly pluck, it will still give the desired effect and you will be rid of the mustache.
How to remove girls' mustaches with a razor
You can also get rid of mustaches using, for example, a regular razor. We take a machine, a special foam and carefully shave off the hairs. This will help for a short time, but pretty soon the vegetation will return, and everything will have to be repeated again.
Of course, not every day, like for men, but still quite often, especially for dark-haired girls, who, as we indicated above, are most prone to the appearance of excess facial hair. In addition, after shaving, the mustache may grow more intensively. This method, therefore, cannot be considered the best and most effective.
How to lighten a girl's mustache with peroxide
Hydrogen peroxide destroys the chitinous covering of the hair. As a result, the dark pigment is destroyed. If you use peroxide bleach regularly, your hair will become lighter and thinner, and its growth will slow down.
Before using any of the methods below, you should test for an allergic reaction. To do this, place a drop of peroxide on your wrist and wait at least 15 minutes. If no rash or redness appears on the skin, you can begin to bleach the antennae.
Peroxide bleaching can be done in different ways:
- Soak a cotton pad with peroxide and apply to the problem area. Hold for one and a half to two minutes. If the hairs are very dark and thick, you can repeat the procedure.
- Mix one teaspoon of peroxide (the solution should be 6%) with five drops of ammonia and one drop of liquid soap. Wipe your antennae with this mixture using a cotton swab. After 15 minutes, you need to rinse off the peroxide with water adding one or a few drops of lemon juice. Then you should lubricate the skin with baby or any other softening cream.
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You can choose any of the described methods or combine them. Salon methods or home methods - it's up to you to decide. All of them have varying degrees of effectiveness, but, of course, they can solve the problem of removing mustaches on the face of girls.
