Kind of embarrassing topic, but ladies with upper lip hair: I haz a question...?

I have dark upper lip hair, and after multiple fails with hair removal products and waxing, I had settled on using a small electric trimmer to tame it. Unfortunately, the past couple of months I have been breaking out like MAD on my upper lip. It's probably from my trimmer, which I do clean after each use, but I think the irritation from sliding it on my skin is what's doing it. At the same time, I cannot stand leaving my 'stach the way it is cause it's so dark. Anyone have any advice?


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expand whole threadKind of embarrassing topic, but ladies with upper lip hair: I haz a question...?Neume7/29/2012 12:19PM

Well....fluffydiva8/1/2012 11:22AM

I tweeze through the paincfmarie797/31/2012 11:23PM

LASER!!! Best investment ever! & Smooth Smooth SmoothLilyjade7/31/2012 1:21PM

1Agatka7/31/2012 9:01AM

epilator! they have ones just for sensitive areas like upper lip! & it last longer than shavingdiendksi7/31/2012 1:03AM

I shave mine once a week in the shower. I find this method does not cause any irritation.MYCATSHADOW7/30/2012 11:23PM

I've shaved for years and have never had a problem.Susan21487/31/2012 2:27PM

samesiez! i have no problems at all *knocks on wood*napkinz7/31/2012 1:27AM

This may sound a bit masochistic, but once I am done epilating, I wipe the area with a ROPdelectante7/30/2012 8:40PM

I do this too...it's the only way I don't break outfinn478/1/2012 7:48AM

Tweezers carolinamidwife7/30/2012 8:01PM

I apply baby oil on my skin and on the blade first. It makes a barrier that protect the skin and....pretchel7/30/2012 4:31PM

I have a spring hair removal tool I bought off ebay. It's a bit painful but works great.NatanYah7/30/2012 4:29PM

I use Finishing Touch trimmer. What do you use to clean your trimmer with? +BlueMeanie7/30/2012 1:48PM

I use the at-home wax strips from Sally Hansen. much better than shavingfihe7/29/2012 5:40PM

Electrolysis- worth the time, expense and painkai17/29/2012 2:52PM

2nd. Laser is not permanent like electrolysismaquin227/29/2012 7:17PM

3rd!MUrascal7/31/2012 8:04PM

Shave. Cleanse then just before rinsing, I shave. Hair is softened and the +gibberishnonsense7/29/2012 2:16PM

2ndTrishLau7/29/2012 3:31PM

3rdmeggan8087/29/2012 10:31PM

Ok, I will try it! Thanks so much!Neume7/29/2012 2:47PM

get those pre-waxed strips by nair - they're amazing.violet9787/29/2012 1:51PM

Have you tried using a regular razor to shave it?kf20127/29/2012 12:22PM

Wouldn't that irritate it more?Neume7/29/2012 12:32PM

threading!bijoux277/29/2012 12:20PM

big 2nd...very easy to do yourself toolotusblossoms7/29/2012 2:15PM

3rd! Fantak7/29/2012 5:21PM

How long does the hair have to be to thread it? As long as for waxing?Neume7/29/2012 12:32PM

Nope, even shorter than hair for waxing. It takes out 99% of the hairs. It hurts a bit more though.bijoux277/29/2012 12:37PM

Thanks! I'll look into it!Neume7/29/2012 2:48PM

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