When it comes to permanent facial hair removal your options become severely limited due to the sensitivity of facial skin and safety reasons. There is no permanent hair removal product or procedure that can be guaranteed to work 100% of the time but they do get close in many cases. There are many ways to remove unwanted body and facial hair. The methods of hair removal range from do it yourself products to clinical hair removal procedures that are much more advance and offer more permanent solutions but obviously will tend to the pricier side of things.

When it comes to body hair, there are social norms that we try to align with. Especially because it can be hard to cover up, and women are usually embarrassed by excessive facial hair, this is the most important area for hair removal treatment for many people. Unsightly hairy parts of the body can be a source of low self esteem for both men and women. But before trying advanced tactics to get rid of unwanted hair, it can benefit some people to see a doctor about the hair growth because there are cases where the growth is a medical problem that can be controlled with drugs instead of cosmetic procedures.

The number of typical, non-permanent hair removal products and solutions is huge. All hair removal solutions have their pros and cons and it is an individual decision which, if any, is the best for them. Shaving, plucking and waxing are some of the most common hair treatment solutions that are temporary and usually very painful.

Shaving is probably the most common because it is quick and easy to do yourself. However, it is less than ideal because the hairs tend to grow back faster and thicker with each shave. For women dealing with unwanted facial hair this is very counterproductive and while it may be somewhat acceptable for men to grow a 5 o'clock shadow, it is not an acceptable option for women baring some extremely rare cases. Shaving can also be time consuming and risks of cuts and infections, although mild, are annoying possibilities.

Plucking is another option but is usually an uncomfortable procedure although provides longer lasting results than shaving. Severe side effects of plucking can create scars and ingrown hairs while skin irritation is a common, milder side effect. Threading is steadily becoming more popular to remove hair around the eye and to shape eyebrows. It uses the same principle as plucking but grabs the individual hairs with a thread instead of tweezers. Very often the area will be slightly red and even swollen but the effects last a very short period of time and many women find it worth the trouble.

Waxing offers longer lasting results than both plucking and shaving but the experience can be especially painful depending on the area being waxed and is definitely not a solution for facial hair removal.

There are hair removal creams available which works by using acidic ingredients to literally melt the hair away. While there are some products touted as facial hair removal cream, it is usually not a good idea to put strong chemicals on your face. People with sensitive skin risk horrible rashes and extreme irritation. Be sure to test the cream on a small area before applying larger amounts to avoid major reactions.

When we talk about permanent hair removal solutions two techniques come to mind. Electrolysis and laser hair removal are the closest thing we have to a permanent solution. However, the procedure can be quite costly compared to the other methods and to achieve maximum hair loss in the area multiple treatments are usually required over a course of many months, typically two to eight months or more.

Electrolysis works by inserting needles into the hair follicles and killing the hair roots with an electric charge. It can be a painful and uncomfortable experience especially for people who might already have problems with needles. This needle and pain problem is magnified if this procedure was to be done to the face.

Laser hair removal is also an attempt to destroy the hair roots but it uses laser pulses to heat the hair instead of needles. But due to the nature of light properties it is not effective on patients with dark skin tones or light hair. There is a risk of burning or blistering if the procedure is procedure isn't done properly. Also, laser facial hair removal is dangerous when done around the eyes. Goggles are required whenever the laser treatment is used on facial hairs.

There are home laser hair removal products available for consumers that are considered safe when FDA approved. However, it can cause problems for people with sensitive skin and definitely facial hair removal by laser should only be performed by a trained medical professional.

Permanent facial hair removal is an attractive prospect for many people and with all the different methods out there something is bound to work better for some people and not others. The bottom line is that hair removal will almost always causes minor problems such as irritations so precaution is to always be taken before attempting any of the hair removal techniques.