By Viktoria
Updated: November 7, 2023
7 minutes
Although it is natural to have body and facial hair for all men and women but most of us prefer to remove them. There are plenty of methods to remove this hair but unfortunately, not every method is suitable for your facial hair as your facial skin is delicate and sensitive.
More precisely, your upper lip has more nerve endings than other areas so you cannot just go around trying any hair removal method. So, we are here with a list of safe hair removal methods for removing those unwanted upper lip hair. These methods are listed starting from the most long-lasting to the least one.
Electrolysis
What is better than having a long-lasting upper lip hair removal option? Electrolysis is an option for you. It is an FDA-cleared safe method of removing unwanted hair long-lastingly not only from your upper lip but also from other body parts like legs, arms, and chest hairs.
Steps: The practitioner inserts a thin metallic needle into your hair follicles to destroy them and give a lifetime solution to repeatedly growing upper lip hair. It can’t be performed at home. So, all you need to do is find a clinic, book your appointment, and get yourself ready for the treatment.
User Experience: It can take up to 5 hours or more to destroy each hair follicle one by one. You can also experience pain during your session.
IPL Hair Removal
Afraid of electrolysis and the long time it is going to take? Don’t worry we have another semi-long-lasting upper lip hair removal option for you. It is the IPL hair removal which damages the hair follicles using heat energy. The good news is, there are also at-home IPL hair removal devices available like Ulike Sapphire Air3 IPL Handset that can give you flawless skin in just a few sessions.
Steps:
All you need to do is:
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Shave first and use a cleanser to get rid of all dirt and dust from the skin. Then dry the area
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Power on the Ulike handset. For upper lip hair removal, you should start with a low-intensity level and use the gentle mode.
For a detailed step-by-step guide, click How to Use Ulike Air3 IPL Device.
User Experience: It is nearly painless and gives you a hairless upper lip for more than six months.
Laser Hair Removal
Just like IPL hair removal, laser hair removal is also a long-lasting but not long-lasting method of hair removal. It uses concentrated light to target your upper lip hair and get rid of them. You can go to dermatologists for laser hair removal and there are also at-home laser hair removal devices available.
Steps
: Whether you are going to a dermatologist or using an at-home device, the following are the necessary steps:
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Shave and cleanse your skin before starting the session
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You need to avoid going into the skin to prevent skin tanning. For at-home laser device, use the instructions carefully before starting the session
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You need multiple sessions so complete these sessions as recommended by your dermatologist or the user manual on hair removal device
User Experience: Laser hair Removal is slightly painful and it is better to go to a dermatologist if you are not an experienced at-home device user.
Sugaring
Sugaring is a technique in which you use a sugar solution to get rid of not only your upper lip hair but also other body hair. It works in a similar way to waxing and pulls hair from your root as you remove the sugar solution
Steps:
The steps are quite easy:
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First, you need to heat the solution and then let it cool up to the room temperature
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The next step is to apply the solution on your upper lip and use a soft fabric to remove the solution
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Make sure you are pulling in the direction same as your hair growth
User Experience: It can be painful for some while nearly painless for others and the new hair grows back after 4 to 6 weeks
Waxing
Hot wax is a great solution for removing your upper lip hair. The wax stick to your hair and pulls them by the roots when you remove the wax from the skin.
Steps:
Following are the steps
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Heat your wax and then cool it down to room temperature
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Apply the wax using a spatula on your upper lip and then use a cotton or other soft cloth and press it on the wax
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Pull the cloth away from the wax and you are done with your treatment
User Experience: It is painful and results last up to 6 weeks
Threading
When your skin is sensitive to all the chemicals and you can’t find a suitable option, you can try out threading. It is a quick, precise, and inexpensive method of hair removal. All you need to do is to take a thread and use the right technique to pull hair from the roots.
Steps:
If you are just a beginner, it’s better to go to an expert. For threading at home:
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Take a cotton thread and tie its ends to make a loop
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Now hold the ends using your forefingers and thumb and twist your right hand in a clockwise direction and keep twisting until you see 8-10 tiny loops in the middle of the thread
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Place it on your upper lips and use your thumb and index finger to remove the hair.
User Experience: It is slightly painful and the results last for a month or more.
Tweezing
A pair of tweezers can never go wrong for beginners to remove their upper lip hair. It is the most precise method as you pull hair individually using the tweezers. This also pulls your hair from the roots.
Steps:
For using tweezers:
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Clean your skin thoroughly and then pull down your upper lip to hold your skin taut
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Take a tweezer to pinch your hair and pull it in the same direction as your hair growth
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Pull all your hair and after completing the procedure, rinse the area using cold water
User Experience: As your upper lip area is sensitive, it can be quite painful but the results can last for six weeks.
Hair Removal Creams
Everyone agrees that using hair removal creams is the easiest method of hair removal from your upper lip, right? With the help of different chemicals, they dissolve the proteins present in your upper lip hair thus weakening them. So, when you wipe the cream, the hair also disappears with it.
Steps
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Do a patch test first and then apply the cream carefully on your upper lip
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Leave it like this for the time recommended by the brand
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Then rinse the cream and your hair also gets removed along with the cream
User Experience: It is nearly painless and quick and the hair can grow back in a few days.
Shaving
Just like hair removal creams, shaving is an effortless and easy method to get rid of upper lip hair. All it requires is a shaving cream and razor to remove the hair. It removes your hair above the skin surface so the results are not long-lasting but at least it is quick so highly suitable for emergencies.
Steps:
To shave your upper lip
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Wet the area first using simple tap water and then apply your shaving gel or cream on the upper lip
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Now use your razor to remove the hair gently and rinse the area. It is best to moisturize your skin after shaving to let it heal properly
User Experience: It is nearly painless but the results only last for a maximum of a week
Many people believe that shaving makes your hair thick. To know the truth about shaving, click Does Shaving Make Your Hair Thicker and Grow Faster ?
Home Remedies
Many home remedies can also help you get rid of unwanted hair and reduce the growth of your hair by slowing it down. Among various home remedies, turmeric is one of the most useful ones.
Steps:
To make the turmeric hair removal mask:
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You need to add one tablespoon of turmeric to one tablespoon of milk
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After mixing it thoroughly, apply the paste on your upper lip and let it dry for at least 20 minutes
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Now, use your wet fingers to rub off the dried paste completely from your upper lip and rinse the area.
Which Method is Better for You?
We cannot call any of the above-mentioned methods an ideal one because each of them has some pros and cons. So, the right answer to this can vary from person to person. For example, if you are prone to any allergies, then shaving, depilatory creams, or waxing can be dangerous for you so you can use the other methods.
Similarly, if you want a long-lasting hairless upper lip then go for laser, IPL, or Electrolysis.
Conclusion
There are a number of safe methods for removing your upper lip hair and we have mentioned some of them above. Electrolysis is the long-lasting hair removal procedure while IPL and laser are semi-long-lasting and the three of them are FDA-cleared.
But, as they can be expensive, you can go for other inexpensive reliable hair removal options like waxing, tweezing, shaving, sugaring, or threading.
Moreover, you can use a hair removal paste at home using turmeric to remove your hair and slow down further hair growth.
