Embarrassing medical condition (continued)

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Jan 17, 2014

Bry R.

I have PCOS and I know how to deal with the hair. People keep telling me not to shave but I HAVE to. Below is a picture of what I would look like if I did not shave. Maybe for some it makes it thicker but it's been proven as a myth. The more you pull it out, the more you reduce the hair growth with is what makes it thinner. Shaving is just blunting the ends and not getting into the follicles. ANYWAY, even when I shave, there is still that black, blue-ish tint from the hair. What makeup tricks (if any) could make it less visible aside from concealer and foundation.

Jan 17, 2014

Sapphire K.

Peach concealors. Same color theory as under eye circles. :)

Jan 17, 2014

Bry R.

I was wondering about that. Thank you.

Jan 17, 2014

Betsy N.

Aww hun don't be. Don't take this wrong but won't a hair removing cream be better? They have some for sensitive faces.

Jan 17, 2014

Chelsea V.

I would consider using a hair removal cream for sensitive skin, it takes a bit more of the hair than shaving!
Invest in a high coverage peachy concealer and a foundation to blend it in!

You are beautiful, and we are all here to help xx

Jan 17, 2014

Lynzie B.

I don't think anything except the peach concealer like sapphire said then foundation and powder. I feel bad you have pcos that has to be hard being a girl and all but if it were me, I'd try my best to save up and get laser hair removal.

Jan 17, 2014

Mackenzie B.

Maybe wax?

Jan 17, 2014

Georgia O.

Waxing but I know that lazer treatments help this kind of condition. It stops it fully and doesn't grow back..I don't know any makeup suggestions. Maybe a full coverage foundation and concealer?

Jan 17, 2014

Alicia M.

I think waxing may work better than shaving because waxing takes the hair out from the root. The dark patches are the roots of the hair showing through from where you shave. I have my upper lip (curse if pale skin and dark hair) waxed and eyebrows shaped. It lasts far longer than shaving and the hair growth gets thinner and less frequent over time. But like the others said, peach concealer or concealer designed specifically for disguising dark undereye circles could work :)

Jan 17, 2014

Jessica L.

I have the same thing above my lip where it looks dark.. and its embarassing but that area sweats a lot. I need help :/

Jan 17, 2014

Marina S.

What about bleaching it? I really don't know if it will help but worth a try :)

Jan 17, 2014

Bry R.

Removing cream doesn't work. I've tried every single one out there. I'm going to look into waxing sometime but we are on a tight budget which is why I haven't done anything yet. Bleaching is okay if it is fine hair but it is not. It is very thick coarse hair so even if bleached it, you could still see it and feel it.

Jan 17, 2014

Claire R.

THE HAIR WILL NEVER GROW BACK ( I read) if after you shave it you mix used coffee grinds and baking soda (the box) It. is supposed to destroy the hair follicles and after doing it consistently it will eventually stop growing. Hope it works for you:)