I have a REALLY bad case of facial hair on my entire chin area below my cheeks and under my chin. I used to get laser hair removal (for 3 years) on a regular basis when I lived in Atlanta. At the center I was going to, the dr told me (because I asked) that I was the worst case she had ever seen (thats just how bad its is--not in denial, i know that its bad). Now I am in Arkansas and I had a really botched treatment here so I refuse to try again, as for dark skin, there is a specific laser that has to be used and clearly they did not have it. (They burned me really badly) So until I can get back to my center in Atlanta, I'm stuck.
So I have had to resort to shaving (which leaves so much stubble and I hate the stubble feeling so badly) and plucking (which I know very well not to do but at this point it can't get worse than the worse it already is)...but since again I have sooooo much hair, it takes HOURS to even pluck it all. HOURS. Tried waxing and I literally have to wax over and over on the same spot to even remove two strands of hair...a HUGE waste of time. My face merely laughs at cream hair removals...been there done that a thousand times over too. This coarse hair just will not play fair. I am just So over this whole scene at this point.
Well now I am in a desperate situation because no matter what method I use to remove the hair, I can't cover the bumps left from shaving and the scaring and dark spots left from plucking! I am wondering what I could use on black skin that will actually offer me the support and coverage for as smooth a finish as possible, considering what I'm working with? Any help/advice on this would be greatly appreciated!
Shavin' might not be your best resort because it is horribly bad for your skin. Does the Nair Facial Hair Removal creme really not work?? & maybe this will also help. There is a mexican soap called Asepxia that removes bumps & things of that sort from your face due to shavin' & waxin' & whatnot. I wish you luck! :D
Have you heard of an epilator? Its basically a little handheld thing that looks almost like a hand held shaver, but its got like, 30 pairs of tweezers on it. It basically plucks all the hairs out, some girls swear by it for the legs, under arms, and facial hair.
I personally have never used one, but I want one! It might be the least-irritating option, since shaving is bad for your skin, and those creams are harsh too!
what about the no no hair removal system... it zaps away hair. I had one year's ago I used on my legs it worked just fine. I would stay away from shaving it does tent to leave behind in grown hairs .. I dont know if this is even helping you! I am sorry
I invested in a laser for $250 that I can use at home and it's a pain to use. I have to wear sunglasses and use creams before I laser. But I can do it myself. I wish I had tried the Tria instead, I have heard it does work. I also have to pluck in between treatments, I make sure my tweezermans are sharp, use alcohol to keep them clean and wash with cetaphil cleanser everyday.
Gabriela a thanks...yea I agree...shaving is so awful! No the hair is not strong enough...this facial for some reason is so darn coarse...it just will not come off with the cream removers...hate that too. I am willing to try anything...may have to find that soap!
Amy p I didn't even know that the laser system was something that could be purchased for home use. Is it the real deal system like what they have at the dr office? I would love more info on that. Yes, that thing is so painful. I would put on the numbing cream like 30 minutes before the treatment but the pain was so intense that the cream was really pointless. I would be swollen for a day and a half which is why I would always go on Friday after work or Saturday morning. That way by Monday I was practically back to normal...and that was with icing the whole weekend! But that is literally the only thing that works for me...laser.
Dec 31, 2012
Zuri F.
I agree with the rocketing then wipe the area with witch hazel after also see what is actually causing this hair, and target the cause of the problem.
Hey Kwnn.. I had the same problem.. I'm currently going through treatments now.. I'm loving my results. The laser that's used is for people of color it's called the YAG laser. I was tired of shaving and decided to do the laser. Covering up the bumps are hard because of the ingrown hair that's trapped under the skin creating the bump. Though its a pain.. I suggest tweezing the hairs out of those bumps and using Tend Skin. U can actually make it yourself!! I did! And I loved it! You can go to YouTube and put in Homemade Tend skin and watch the videos about it... Trust me ... I feel your pain. ;)
Atleast you are aware of your problem and are doing your best, I work at McDonald's and women come through with beards thicker than some of my male friends. Honestly go to a salon to get it waxed and go to a dermatologist about the bumps and just cover up the discoloration with a full coverage foundation, your still beautiful :)
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Dec 30, 2012
Kwnn B.
So I have had to resort to shaving (which leaves so much stubble and I hate the stubble feeling so badly) and plucking (which I know very well not to do but at this point it can't get worse than the worse it already is)...but since again I have sooooo much hair, it takes HOURS to even pluck it all. HOURS. Tried waxing and I literally have to wax over and over on the same spot to even remove two strands of hair...a HUGE waste of time. My face merely laughs at cream hair removals...been there done that a thousand times over too. This coarse hair just will not play fair. I am just So over this whole scene at this point.
Well now I am in a desperate situation because no matter what method I use to remove the hair, I can't cover the bumps left from shaving and the scaring and dark spots left from plucking! I am wondering what I could use on black skin that will actually offer me the support and coverage for as smooth a finish as possible, considering what I'm working with? Any help/advice on this would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks in advance.
Dec 30, 2012
Gabriela A.
Shavin' might not be your best resort because it is horribly bad for your skin. Does the Nair Facial Hair Removal creme really not work?? & maybe this will also help. There is a mexican soap called Asepxia that removes bumps & things of that sort from your face due to shavin' & waxin' & whatnot. I wish you luck! :D
Dec 30, 2012
Victoria D.
Have you heard of an epilator? Its basically a little handheld thing that looks almost like a hand held shaver, but its got like, 30 pairs of tweezers on it. It basically plucks all the hairs out, some girls swear by it for the legs, under arms, and facial hair.
I personally have never used one, but I want one! It might be the least-irritating option, since shaving is bad for your skin, and those creams are harsh too!
Dec 30, 2012
Elise L.
what about the no no hair removal system... it zaps away hair. I had one year's ago I used on my legs it worked just fine. I would stay away from shaving it does tent to leave behind in grown hairs .. I dont know if this is even helping you! I am sorry
Dec 30, 2012
Amy P.
I invested in a laser for $250 that I can use at home and it's a pain to use. I have to wear sunglasses and use creams before I laser. But I can do it myself. I wish I had tried the Tria instead, I have heard it does work. I also have to pluck in between treatments, I make sure my tweezermans are sharp, use alcohol to keep them clean and wash with cetaphil cleanser everyday.
Dec 30, 2012
Kwnn B.
Victoria d thanks...may have to try the epilator...I have heard of it before.
Dec 30, 2012
Kwnn B.
Gabriela a thanks...yea I agree...shaving is so awful! No the hair is not strong enough...this facial for some reason is so darn coarse...it just will not come off with the cream removers...hate that too. I am willing to try anything...may have to find that soap!
Dec 30, 2012
Kwnn B.
Elise I have not heard of that system before. Do you have a link to it that you could share. Thanks!
Dec 30, 2012
Kwnn B.
Amy p I didn't even know that the laser system was something that could be purchased for home use. Is it the real deal system like what they have at the dr office? I would love more info on that. Yes, that thing is so painful. I would put on the numbing cream like 30 minutes before the treatment but the pain was so intense that the cream was really pointless. I would be swollen for a day and a half which is why I would always go on Friday after work or Saturday morning. That way by Monday I was practically back to normal...and that was with icing the whole weekend! But that is literally the only thing that works for me...laser.
Dec 31, 2012
Zuri F.
I agree with the rocketing then wipe the area with witch hazel after also see what is actually causing this hair, and target the cause of the problem.
Dec 31, 2012
Zuri F.
epilating *
Dec 31, 2012
Rachel K.
The no no
Dec 31, 2012
Rachel K.
Or epilating
Dec 31, 2012
Samia R.
Do you have an e-mail you can be reached at? I have a long response.
Dec 31, 2012
Kat L.
I would LIKE to know to..
Dec 31, 2012
Kwnn B.
Samia r yes kwnn@kurvykuties.com
Dec 31, 2012
Kwnn B.
Thank u Zuri and Rachel.
Dec 31, 2012
Jacy D.
Hey Kwnn.. I had the same problem.. I'm currently going through treatments now.. I'm loving my results. The laser that's used is for people of color it's called the YAG laser. I was tired of shaving and decided to do the laser. Covering up the bumps are hard because of the ingrown hair that's trapped under the skin creating the bump. Though its a pain.. I suggest tweezing the hairs out of those bumps and using Tend Skin. U can actually make it yourself!! I did! And I loved it! You can go to YouTube and put in Homemade Tend skin and watch the videos about it... Trust me ... I feel your pain. ;)
Dec 31, 2012
Jacy D.
My treatments are with ideal image.. They have a chain.. Maybe one close to u! Best wishes
Dec 31, 2012
Ave M.
Sounds like your not waxing properly. Go to a salon and get it waxed!! Do NOT shave.
Dec 31, 2012
Hailey jo K.
Atleast you are aware of your problem and are doing your best, I work at McDonald's and women come through with beards thicker than some of my male friends. Honestly go to a salon to get it waxed and go to a dermatologist about the bumps and just cover up the discoloration with a full coverage foundation, your still beautiful :)
Jan 01, 2013
Kwnn B.
Jacy D thank you...checking now!!
Jan 01, 2013
Kwnn B.
Ave m probably not...or wax just not strong enough. Idk but its tough.
Jan 01, 2013
Kwnn B.
Hailey Jo K thank you so much. I appreciate that so much!
Jan 01, 2013
Kwnn B.
Jacy D we do have ideal image..will be calling to schedule a consultation! Thank u!