By Kate Sullivan, Allure
A friend called me recently, quite worked up about the subject of mustaches. Not only did one of her co-workers have the temerity to inform her that she had one (and should do something about it), when she ventured out of her cubicle in search of a little sympathy, other co-workers merely said, "It's okay—we all have mustaches."
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For the benefit of mustache-removing virgins like my friend, (and I'm not claiming to be one), we asked dermatologist Jeannette Graf for a few tips for first timers.
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For the benefit of mustache-removing virgins like my friend, (and I'm not claiming to be one), we asked dermatologist Jeannette Graf for a few tips for first timers.
1.
Get waxed by a pro.
"If you're new to waxing, see how it's done before trying it at home,"; Graf says. "Method aside, there are a lot of wax products out there, and an aesthetician can give you an idea of which type of wax is best for your skin."
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Test first or cry later.
"Depilatories aren't dangerous, but because they are made with chemicals, they can irritate the skin more than other removal methods. Even if you're using a cream that's especially for sensitive skin, test it on a small spot on the side of your face first."
3.
Don't go tweezer-crazy.
"You can get away with plucking the occasional hair, but habitual plucking can lead to ingrown hairs," Graf says. "If you only have a little bit of hair above your lip, you'd actually be better off snipping it at the base with small shears, or even shaving it off and using a soy-based regrowth inhibitor or the prescription cream Vaniqa so that it comes back finer and finer."
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For much more on the pros and cons of various hair removal methods (like how long they last and what they cost), check out our head-to-toe removal guide. Already a pro depilator? Then pick up this month's Allure for a hair removal history lesson on our Beauty By Numbers page.
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For much more on the pros and cons of various hair removal methods (like how long they last and what they cost), check out our head-to-toe removal guide. Already a pro depilator? Then pick up this month's Allure for a hair removal history lesson on our Beauty By Numbers page.
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