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Bleaching facial hair

Question

Do you know the long term effect of bleaching the hair on ones face? Will it get thicker? Do I need to moisturise more? I would like to know more please.

Lorraine, via email.

Answer

Bleaching your hair won’t cause it to get thicker, but it could irritate your skin and there is always the possibility it could irritate leading to dryness and itching. Have you tried waxing as an alternative? Continued waxing will weaken the hair and gradually result in finer re-growth. The other fantastic option is permanent removal using laser or IPL. It takes a series of sessions to totally remove the hair, as hair grows in different stages, and while it is a more expensive option, if you add up the cost of buying depilatories or waxing over a period of years, and the convenience of not having to get to the salon every month, it’s a very worthwhile investment.

The AWW Beauty Team

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