Facial hair

scb1988 · 05-21-2007, 01:29 PM

OMG Iv'e got CHIN hair that is going wild........I look like my granny! To shave ot not to shave.....that is the question!
Why oh Why oh Why????

Wasabell · 05-21-2007, 01:30 PM

Tweeze.

scb1988 · 05-21-2007, 01:33 PM

Livywilltim-mom · 05-21-2007, 01:35 PM

Yikes!! Thank the stars I am blonde!!!

nero36 · 05-21-2007, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by scb1988

OMG Iv'e got CHIN hair that is going wild........I look like my granny! To shave ot not to shave.....that is the question!
Why oh Why oh Why????

Dear lord, I'm a guy and even I know not to shave it! Tweeze them and get rid of them by the root.

scb1988 · 05-21-2007, 01:45 PM

Yes, yes yes I pluck!

Lucky4 · 05-21-2007, 01:47 PM

I have PCOS and a few under-the-chin hairs which I pluck. But my next spree is for lazer removal--even if it does supposedly last only 5 years

lisabinil · 05-21-2007, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nero36

Dear lord, I'm a guy and even I know not to shave it! Tweeze them and get rid of them by the root.

You are too much-luv a well informed guy!

rockgal · 05-21-2007, 02:04 PM

I have had this problem for years - ugh - it started in my early 20s and I am 48. I have plucked, had (expensive!) electrolysis done that wasn't really worth it, etc.

If you can afford it, you might try vaniqua prescription cream - no matter what method of removal you use, the vaniqua discourages future growth the more you use it - you apply it twice a day.

getting2goal · 05-21-2007, 02:11 PM

They have creams you can get from a dermatologist that gets rid of the facial hair. They also have those face shaver or groomers kits for both women and men that you can get at drugstores. Hope this helps!

KrystaLyn · 05-22-2007, 08:45 AM

Actually, my electrologist told me NEVER to pluck because each time you do, it causes the root to become stronger. You have to shave more often than plucking, but it doesn't cause the root to strengthen, thus making future hair removal a lot easier.

MsTrust · 06-19-2007, 07:38 AM

I have also had electrolosys and been told not to pluck it. It distorts the root, making it thicker & stronger! Shaving will never change the hair.

debkeversole · 06-19-2007, 07:50 AM

have you been cked for PCOS? the meds to treat it realy help with facial hair and the dark hair on your forearms

francine · 06-19-2007, 10:33 AM

I gave up on plucking--way too many hairs to keep up with (sounds gross!) so I shave the sides of my chin each morning inthe shower. I didn't even think of doing this until I went to a party my sister gave with all her nurse friends and they say they have to shave too.

KrystaLyn · 06-20-2007, 09:18 AM

Yes, DON'T PLUCK! If it really bothers you, you can check into laser hair removal or electrolysis for a more permanent solution. Good Luck to you!

05-21-2007, 01:29 PM	#1
scb1988 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 834 Gallery: scb1988 Stats: 298/260/142 WOE: lo carbs/Atkins Start Date: 12/31/06 restart 4/11/08	Facial hair OMG Iv'e got CHIN hair that is going wild........I look like my granny! To shave ot not to shave.....that is the question! Why oh Why oh Why????

05-21-2007, 01:33 PM	#3
scb1988 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 834 Gallery: scb1988 Stats: 298/260/142 WOE: lo carbs/Atkins Start Date: 12/31/06 restart 4/11/08	ouch

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05-21-2007, 01:30 PM	#2
Wasabell Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Great State of Texas Posts: 219 Gallery: Wasabell Stats: 5' 4" 154/123/125 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 8/1/2005	Tweeze.

05-21-2007, 01:35 PM	#4
Livywilltim-mom Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Red Sox Nation Posts: 4,296 Gallery: Livywilltim-mom Stats: 195/In God's Hands/110 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Ongoing Battle	Yikes!! Thank the stars I am blonde!!!

05-21-2007, 01:45 PM	#6
scb1988 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 834 Gallery: scb1988 Stats: 298/260/142 WOE: lo carbs/Atkins Start Date: 12/31/06 restart 4/11/08	Yes, yes yes I pluck!

05-21-2007, 01:47 PM	#7
Lucky4 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: All over the place Posts: 1,784 Gallery: Lucky4 Stats: Size 20-22/16 /8-10 Right under 5'8" WOE: Trying SouthBeach Start Date: May 2008 (LCer for a long time)	I have PCOS and a few under-the-chin hairs which I pluck. But my next spree is for lazer removal--even if it does supposedly last only 5 years

05-21-2007, 02:04 PM	#9
rockgal Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hooterville Posts: 4,452 Gallery: rockgal	I have had this problem for years - ugh - it started in my early 20s and I am 48. I have plucked, had (expensive!) electrolysis done that wasn't really worth it, etc. If you can afford it, you might try vaniqua prescription cream - no matter what method of removal you use, the vaniqua discourages future growth the more you use it - you apply it twice a day.

05-21-2007, 02:11 PM	#10
getting2goal Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 232 Gallery: getting2goal Stats: Goal 208 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: August 10, 2006	They have creams you can get from a dermatologist that gets rid of the facial hair. They also have those face shaver or groomers kits for both women and men that you can get at drugstores. Hope this helps!

05-22-2007, 08:45 AM	#11
KrystaLyn MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Nothing could be finer than to be in Carolina Posts: 1,977 Gallery: KrystaLyn Stats: 158/156 post-partum/125, 5'2 WOE: Breastfeeding Start Date: Second Time Around started Jan 01.07	Actually, my electrologist told me NEVER to pluck because each time you do, it causes the root to become stronger. You have to shave more often than plucking, but it doesn't cause the root to strengthen, thus making future hair removal a lot easier.

06-19-2007, 07:38 AM	#12
MsTrust Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 392 Gallery: MsTrust Stats: 234/236/170 5'8" WOE: Atkins Start Date: June 18, 2006	I have also had electrolosys and been told not to pluck it. It distorts the root, making it thicker & stronger! Shaving will never change the hair.

06-19-2007, 07:50 AM	#13
debkeversole Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: southern ky Posts: 8,992 Gallery: debkeversole Stats: 370/333/199 WOE: curves challenge Start Date: jan 2006	have you been cked for PCOS? the meds to treat it realy help with facial hair and the dark hair on your forearms

06-19-2007, 10:33 AM	#14
francine Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Buffalo, New York, USA Posts: 918 Gallery: francine Stats: 155/130/135 WOE: little of everything	I gave up on plucking--way too many hairs to keep up with (sounds gross!) so I shave the sides of my chin each morning inthe shower. I didn't even think of doing this until I went to a party my sister gave with all her nurse friends and they say they have to shave too.

06-20-2007, 09:18 AM	#15
KrystaLyn MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Nothing could be finer than to be in Carolina Posts: 1,977 Gallery: KrystaLyn Stats: 158/156 post-partum/125, 5'2 WOE: Breastfeeding Start Date: Second Time Around started Jan 01.07	Yes, DON'T PLUCK! If it really bothers you, you can check into laser hair removal or electrolysis for a more permanent solution. Good Luck to you!