Facial hair removal creams??

[Jessica M]

Hi everybody,
As always I haven't been around for a while but I'm trying to start a real push now to feminize my appearance in a subtle way before I come out. To that end (look at me being all literate ) I was wondering if hair removal creams would be a good way to go about removing facial hair. And if so what brand or type would be best (I imagine that ones targeting facial hair are designed for women, and therefor not really strong enough for myself).
I currently shave everyday but that won't eliminate the 5 o'clock shadow. If anyone has prior experience or any suggestions that would be great Thanks guys and gals

Claire xoxo

[Crimbuki]

I have never heard of a hair removal cream.

I have heard of (and used) depilatory cream such as Nair, and there is Vaniqa which is a prescription cream that merely slows down hair growth, and only works when it is used (as opposed to having lasting effects).

While there may be a dream-cream out there I have not found, what I have found is that the best cost effective solution is to simply pull the hair out, and for that you have epilators and trusty tweezers.

[Janet_Girl]

I have never heard of anything that can be used on facial hair that really works.

Epilating and tweezering work, but can let to problems with electrolysis.  Laser is quick but may not be long lasting, and does not work on grey or light colored hair.

If someone comes up with a creme that works Transwomen and CDs will make them rich.

[Crimbuki]

The problem with tweezing and electrolysis is a tweezed face will not make available a viable amount of hairs for treatment unless tweezing is stopped for a number of weeks.

It's not big deal, just plan a month ahead for electro and shave during the time before your first session.

[Cindy]

Hi Crimbuki,

Most if not all of the common cream hair removals use  as part of their formulation sodium hydroxide (caustic soda) low levels etc but. Sodium hydroxide is incredibly toxic to eyes. If you manage to alter a few chemical things with sodium hydroxide in your eye you will be blind, instantly. It is really good on body hair etc, but for Goddess sake DON"T USE SODIUM HYDROXIDE BY ITSELF, it is as powerful as any acid to burn you, sodium chloride is a very strong alkali reagent, similar to sulphuric acid but the other end of the pH scale. When in a cream it can be controlled for a few minutes, but remember hair removal creams are using chemicals to burn off your hair. Period.

If you want hair removal do it properly. If you can't afford laser or electrolysis buy an epilatior . I gave up and am having laser. I am 100000% pleased with the results.

Not all that expensive, but sometimes we have to save for our dreams

Cindy

[Crimbuki]

Hello, but I think you meant to address Claire.   

[Cindy]

Hello, but I think you meant to address Claire.   

There only two things in life that are certain, and both include mistakes


Hugs Hun

Cindy

[Jessica M]

Hey all, thanks for the replies.

I guess depilatory was the word i was looking for but didn't know Anyway I've heard enough horror (maybe too strong a word) stories to not try it anyway. I'll figure something out.

Cindy, I was aware of the chemical properties of most of the products available, that was why I asked if anyone knew any good ones. I know it wasn't explained well but essentially i was looking for more pH neutral ones i guess. Also this was to be a short term fix until i can afford laser etc. as shaving is unsatisfactory and irritating.

Would waxing perhaps do the trick short term would anyone know??

Thanks,
Claire

[Crimbuki]

Waxing will do a few things, most importantly it will make you very smooth 

but if you're anything like me it will last a week at best.

However, the flip side is once you wax a few times it will no longer hurt (as much) and you can graduate to an epilator. I don't recommend starting off with one, the process is far too slow and quite painful.

Your hairs and follicles may begin to grow weaker and this (in theory) will make them more susceptible to laser treatment.

[Cindy Stephens]

I have heard that some people, mostly those of certain African or Mediterranean extraction, can get really bad bumps from shaving.  They use a powder that is mixed with water to get rid of hair.  Think I read about this or maybe I'm just dreaming.  Actually, I just did a search -google "black shaving powders" and there are a lot of products designed to remove the typical Negroid/Med type thick curly facial hair.  I think that even a small knick can produce a Keloid for some people with the tendency.  I have never used the products ( I am of n.European extraction) but you might try them or at least check em out.  I have had laser and electrolysis and just shave every couple of days when I can feel it. 

[Janet_Girl]

I have tried them.  In a word, Don't.  I got burnt and I have some Mediterranean background.

[Jessica M]

Cindy, I have never heard of them before, while it does sound interesting I don't think it would be any better than shaving. Being Northern European myself (I'm from the bankrupt country..... No the really bankrupt one )

My only real reservation about waxing would be that you have to let the hair grow a bit first don't you?? Although then again I can't shave until the hair grows a lil bit either cause it just irritates my skin and doesnt shave it that much closer anyway

Can't wait till I can get rid of it all forever (hopefully)

Thanks,
Claire

[Janet_Girl]

If your facial hair is not really thick, you could try 'Threading".  There are several videos on YouTube that show how it is done.

[Jessica M]

No such luck Janet I'm afraid.
Ill just stick to shaving when I need to, and give waxing a go when I get the chance.

[Shynoir]

Waxing face? beard? not only is it painful but do you realize how big the follicles of male facial terminal hairs are? Face + Waxing = Big bloody pores + layers of skin. That's what I was told by a online friend in Qatar, he's a normal guy who didn't like shaving. Well if you don't have think facial hair like copper wires, then I guess you're lucky! My friend still has that red scarring on his face after three years.