Showing up for those painful threading or waxing sessions can be quite a task at times. Some days, it’s a choc-a-block schedule that keeps you from showing up and other days, it’s plain laziness. Worse still, sometimes side-effects like burns and cuts could stop you from going for it. But what if we simply do away with this cumbersome routine and its afflictions altogether? Let’s look at a few ways to make upper-lip hair removal an easy-breezy DIY affair:
How To Remove Upper-Lip Hair At Home
Here’s are five ways to get rid of upper-lip hair at home:
The Good-Old Ubtan
There is hardly a skin problem that the good old mix of gram flour, turmeric, and yoghurt can’t solve. Yes, it can take care of your upper-lip hair removal woes as well. Here’s what you need to do:
Step 1: Mix a pinch of turmeric powder, one teaspoon of gram flour, and one teaspoon of yoghurt together.
Step 2: Apply the paste to the upper lip area, let it sit for 15-20 minutes.
Step 3: Once it dries, scrape it off gently with a cotton ball.
Along with dead skin, this all-natural remedy will remove the fine upper-lip hair too. You can repeat this process every week to get rid of your upper-lip hair completely.
Sugaring
Sticky sugar syrup is the perfect alternative to wax and can be used for painless upper-lip hair removal. Here’s what you need to do:
Step 1: You can make your hair-removal paste by adding sugar to a heavy-bottom pan and heating it up.
Step 2: Add a few drops of lemon juice when the syrup starts becoming thicker.
Step 3: Cool it down and apply it to the upper lips. Put a piece of cloth on the area, gently apply pressure in a circular motion, and pull off the strip against the direction of the hair growth. Tada! You’re done.
Egg Whites
Egg whites have a jelly-like texture which acts as an excellent peel-off mask once it dries. When applied to the upper lip area, it can act like a natural, less-sticky version of wax and remove the fine hair effortlessly. However, this remedy may not work as effectively if you’ve got thick and coarse upper-lip hair.
Corn Flour & Milk Paste
The combination of cornflour and milk will stick to your skin and help with upper-lip hair removal when peeled off after it dries. Here’s what you need to do:
Step 1: Add one teaspoon of cornflour to two teaspoons of milk.
Step 2: Apply the mixture to your upper-lip area.
Step 3: Once it dries, slowly peel off the mask, and watch the magic unfold.
This remedy is super-effective even if your upper-lip hair is thick.
Shaving
If you’re looking for an instant upper-lip hair removal method, this one’s for you. Shaving your upper-lip hair is a no-nonsense, pain-free, and hassle-free way to get rid of that moustache. It can be done anytime, anywhere within a few minutes. All you need is a sharp razor and a shaving cream. Here’s what you have to do:
Step 1: Apply shaving cream to the hairy patch.
Step 2: Hold the skin taut and glide the razor in the direction of your hair growth.
Step 3: Once done, rinse the area with water and apply a nourishing moisturiser to restore hydration.
Sirona Recommends Best Tools To Remove Upper Lips Hair At Home
Sirona Aloe-Boost Twin-Blade Razor
The Sirona Aloe-Boost Twin-Blade Razor has a dual mechanism. It comes with two blades–one pulls the hair up and the other cuts the hair at the base. It gives a very close shave and a flawless finish after upper-lip hair removal.
Sirona Blink & Glow Facial Razor
Sirona’s Blink & Glow Facial Razor makes upper lip hair removal at home effortless. Its sharp, stainless steel blade glides through the sensitive area smoothly and its ergonomic, anti-slip handle design keeps cuts at bay. Simply hold your skin taut, tilt the razor at a 45-degree angle, and stroke it gently. It’s superb for the tricky, smaller area above the lips.
Sirona Electronic Eyebrow Trimmer
Sirona’s Electronic Eyebrow Trimmer is a portable, battery-operated device that’s super-convenient to use on smaller areas of the face. The pen-sized tool comes with built-in light and removes even the finest hair without any pain or mess. It gives a smooth finish and doesn’t cause any cuts, redness or irritation. You can count on it to remove your upper-lip hair in a jiffy.
Folks, upper-lip hair removal isn’t as complicated as you think. You can DIY with ease with these home remedies and hair-removal tools by your side.
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