Hi Claire,
I have recently become more aware of the hairs on my upper lip and I am unsure on what I should do about them. Is it best to bleach them or cut them? What would you recommend?
Jan, Midlands
Hi Jan,
To start with don’t worry. You are not the only woman who has to think about these things. I wouldn’t go cutting the hairs as this will have the same effect as shaving. If you cut the hairs then the root of the hair is still there and still growing, which in time may make the hairs appear stronger and they will be more stubbly.
You have a few methods to choose from. You could try bleaching the area. Always use a specialised kit for treating these areas. And you must do a patch test first. The other alternative is to have the area waxed or threaded. Both methods aren’t the most pleasant but it is done quickly. The hair will be removed from the root so you will have a few weeks with no hair there. This is the kind of treatment you would need to have every month or so to keep on top of it.
If there is a few stronger hairs that you are aware of you could try electrolysis. This would need to be done by a qualified therapist. A very fine needle is inserted into the hair follicle and a low electrical current is passed through to cauterize the blood supply to the hair. If you choose this option you should book a consultation with a Therapist first to discuss what you would like to achieve from the treatment. The same with any laser treatment. Sometimes hair growth can be caused by hormones or medication, in which case certain treatments may not be successful.
Claire
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