What African-American Women Need to Know About Facial Hair
When it comes to facial hair, black women can follow and perform the same hair removal techniques as other women to help get rid of unattractive facial hair. Although African-Americans can undergo the same treatments, black women are often influenced by how much facial hair they have as well as where it is located. Some unwanted hair can be treated using home remedies. However, if you have thicker and more extensive facial hair, you may need to seek professional help.
About Hair Growth
In general, a woman’s facial hair is considered as vellus hairs which means they are short, fine, and most of the time unnoticeable. This is regardless of race or origin. Facial hair grows through a similar cycle …show more content…
This topical medicine helps prevent enzymes that causes the cell division that produces the growth of terminal hairs. This is applied on all the affected areas to prevent further growth.
You may also use other methods of removing the hair such as tweezing, waxing, and applying depilatory creams but it will not slow down the growth of your facial hair unless you address the main issue.
Another way to effectively get rid of unwanted facial hair is through laser hair removal. According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), most laser treatments work better on lighter skin with dark hair but it emits extended energy waves which helps remove the hair on dark skinned women. Longer waves tend to penetrate follicles without damaging the skin.
This procedure prevents the growth of hair on the treated areas and will start growing after three months. The AAD discourages women from performing this technique at home. A professional technician is highly recommended because the darkness of black women’s skin can lead to hyperpigmentation if not properly handled and applied.
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When it comes to facial hair, black women can follow and perform the same hair removal techniques as other women to help get rid of unattractive facial hair. Although African-Americans can undergo the same treatments, black women are often influenced by how much facial hair they have as well as where it is located. Some unwanted hair can be treated using home remedies. However, if you have thicker and more extensive facial hair, you may need to seek professional help.
About Hair Growth
In general, a woman’s facial hair is considered as vellus hairs which means they are short, fine, and most of the time unnoticeable. This is regardless of race or origin. Facial hair grows through a similar cycle …show more content…
This topical medicine helps prevent enzymes that causes the cell division that produces the growth of terminal hairs. This is applied on all the affected areas to prevent further growth.
You may also use other methods of removing the hair such as tweezing, waxing, and applying depilatory creams but it will not slow down the growth of your facial hair unless you address the main issue.
Another way to effectively get rid of unwanted facial hair is through laser hair removal. According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), most laser treatments work better on lighter skin with dark hair but it emits extended energy waves which helps remove the hair on dark skinned women. Longer waves tend to penetrate follicles without damaging the skin.
This procedure prevents the growth of hair on the treated areas and will start growing after three months. The AAD discourages women from performing this technique at home. A professional technician is highly recommended because the darkness of black women’s skin can lead to hyperpigmentation if not properly handled and applied.
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