How to Get Rid of Upper Lip Hair?

As a woman, one of your biggest insecurities is the upper lip hair, right? The upper lip hair resembles a mustache on the face of the man and gives women an inferiority complex. Although facial hair does not make anyone any less beautiful, we all have to agree that we want flawless and smooth skin that comes with having no facial hair.  Therefore, women try almost every hair removal method within their approach to get rid of unwanted facial hair, especially upper lip hair. There are mainly two types of methods used to remove hair; ordinary methods that involve the usage of some technique or equipment and natural methods that utilize basic household ingredients.  In this article, let us explore both types of hair removal methods along with their subcategories to help you determine which hair removal method is going to suit your skin type and other requirements.  Table of Contents: Part 1: Ordinary Methods to Remove Upper Lip Hair Part 2: Natural Methods  to Remove Upper Lip Hair Part 1: Ordinary Methods to Remove Upper Lip Hair When it comes to ordinary hair removal methods, you have two choices; long-term or temporary hair removal.   A. Long-Lasting Upper Lip Hair Removal Methods Below are the upper lip hair removal methods that provide you with a long period of hairlessness.  1. IPL Hair Removal IPL hair removal devices like IPL hair removal devices like Ulike Air 10 Sapphire Ice-cooling IPL Hair removal handset emit pulses of light with an energy output of 26 J. These pulses of light are absorbed into the pigment of your unwanted upper lip hair, go to the hair roots, and destroy the hair follicles.  Resultantly, you get hairless skin that lasts for many months.  Pros Cons Economical hair removal Dual lights for faster and more efficient treatments UV filters and smart skin sensors for the protection of the skin  Little expensive at first Does not work on dark skin or tattooed areas of the body  Number of Sessions Needed: 6 sessions within 2 weeks to show effective results then biweekly sessions to get up to 99% hair growth reduction  Duration of Results: Lasts for around 6 months to a year Cost: $399 ($299 on discount)  2. Laser Hair Removal  Laser hair removal is a more intense, more expensive, and less convenient version of IPL hair removal. It radiates a highly concentrated and focused beam of monochromatic and coherent light to annihilate the hair follicles by targeting pigment in the hair.  Pros Cons Some lasers also work for dark-skin  highly- precise treatment  Might be uncomfortable Expensive  Time-consuming  Number of Sessions Needed: 6 to 12 monthly sessions depending upon the treatment area  Duration of Results: 1 to 10 years with regular follow-ups  Cost: Around $64000 in your whole life  3. Electrolysis  If we talk about the only FDA-approved method for destroying hair follicles permanently, it is electrolysis. In electrolysis, a hair-like wire with micro-current is passed into the hair follicles, and electric shock is used to destroy the follicle.  Pros Cons Truly permanent results  Suitable for all hair colors and skin tones  Painful Expensive Might cause scarring  Not compatible with large areas Number of sessions needed: 8 to 14 sessions  Duration of Results: For life  Cost: Around $100 per hour and $10000 to 15000 only for upper lips  B. Temporary Upper Lip Hair Removal Methods If you just want to remove the hair temporarily, try one of these hair removal methods.  1. Shaving Shaving is one of the most convenient hair removal methods. You need one or two tools for shaving and it is compatible with almost any area of the body.  Just apply a lubricating agent, swipe the razor in the direction of hair growth, apply lotion after rinsing the skin, and you are good to go. Pros Cons Inexpensive  Quick Travel-friendly tools  Painless  Transient results It might cause ingrown hair  Give thick upper lip a mustache shadow  Tools Required: A shaving gel/cream and shaving razor  Duration of Results: 3 to 7 days  Cost: A pack of razors is $20 and the lifetime cost is around $10,000 2. Tweezing  Tweezing can be one of the options to remove unwanted stray hair from your upper lips. If your hair is thick and you see only a few strands left behind after your go-to hair removal method, try tweezing. Get a sterilized tweezer, accurately grab the hair strand, and pull it in one go. Pros Cons   Precise hair removal  Only 1 tool required  Cheap  Painful  Time-consuming  Tools Required: A clean pair of tweezers  Duration of Results: 2 to 4 weeks  Cost: Around $15 for 1 pair and it can be used for 3 to 6 months  3. Waxing  Waxing the upper lips provides longer-lasting results as compared to shaving. There are two types of waxes used for upper lips, Hot wax  Cold wax  Pre-made strips are available for both types. All you have to do is apply it and pull it.  Pros Cons  Quick  Makes hair grow finer  Painful  Might cause inflammation of the skin  Tools Required: Waxing strips  Duration of Results: 2 to 4 weeks  Cost: $10 for a pack of strips that last for 2 to 4 months  4. Depilatory Creams Although women often avoid using depilatory creams on the face for the risk of increased hair growth and harsh chemical burns, some depilatory creams are specifically designed for delicate areas like upper lips. The chemicals in depilatory creams dissolve the proteins in the hair strands and remove the hair. Pros Cons  Low risk for ingrown hair Moisturize the skin as well  Smell bad Risk of chemical burns Tools Required: An upper-lip-specific hair removal cream Duration of Results: 1 to 3 weeks  Cost: $20 for 1 pack of depilatory cream 5. Bleaching  While we placed this method to tackle upper lip hair in this category, bleaching does not remove hair. Rather, it gives the hair the same color as your skin and makes it disappear.  This works well for people who neither want to remove upper lip hair nor want to make it apparent.  Pros Cons  You do not have to remove hair Brightens the skin tone  Risk of dermatitis  Might make hair golden and ugly  Tools Required: Bleaching cream, accelerator powder, and bowl to mix them Duration of Results: 2 to 4 weeks  Cost: $20 to $40 for 1 pack  6. Threading  Waxing pulls the skin and makes it prone to premature wrinkling on the upper lips. To remove hair from the roots without waxing, threading is used.  As you continue to move the loops, a twisted thread grabs the hair strands and pulls them out from the roots.  Pros Cons  Cheap  Removes hair from roots  Gradually reduces hair regrowth  Painful  Can cause micro-tears on the skin  Tools Required: A clean cotton thread  Duration of Results: 3 to 6 weeks  Cost: $1 for the thread  Part 2: Natural Methods  to Remove Upper Lip Hair Long-term hair removal methods can be expensive, and temporary methods are not sustainable. So, here is how to get rid of a girl’s mustache naturally. 1. Turmeric and Milk Add equal amounts of turmeric and milk to make a paste. Apply it on your face, let it dry, then rub it in circular motions until the paste along with the hair comes off. Wash the face with a gentle cleanser afterward.  The Good Part: Slows down hair regrowth and gives skin a glow  Why You Shouldn’t Use it: Might leave a yellowish tinge on the skin  2. Gelatin and Milk Mix gelatin with half the amount of milk and a few drops of an essential oil. Heat everything together in the microwave for a few seconds. Once the solution is at room temperature, apply a thin layer on the skin and peel it off.  The Good Part: Instant and effective results  Why You Shouldn’t Use it: Painful  3. Sugaring Sugaring is a homemade natural waxing solution made by heating honey, water, lemon juice, and sugar in proportions of 1:1:2:4. You only need a small amount for upper lips. Take the mixture at your fingertips, apply it in the direction of hair growth, and pull it in the opposite direction.  The Good Part: Gentle on the skin  Why You Shouldn’t Use It: The perfect sugaring paste requires practice and patience  Conclusion  Before removing unwanted hair from any area of your body including the upper lips, you need to tell yourself that it does not define your personality and beauty and you are just doing it to be a better version of yourself.  Well, then there is a wide range of hair removal methods you can choose from. For example, IPL hair removal is one of the most pocket-friendly and user-friendly hair removal methods of upper lip hair removal. Similarly, laser and electrolysis provide long-lasting results. Additionally, you can try temporary yet cheap hair removal methods like shaving, tweezing, waxing, and threading.  The last choice for you is the natural upper lip hair removal as we discussed earlier in this article. Mariela