While actors such as Wilford Brimley and Tom Selleck are just as well known for their mustaches as they are for their on-screen careers, an American actress would never even consider appearing on-screen with hair on her lip. For American women, hair on the upper lip is not only discouraged but can also be a source of embarrassment and low self-esteem. Women who have hair on their lip will find a number of products and treatments that promise to make this hair go away, but this most effective strategy is to complete a wax.

Some women opt to shave hair from lip, but this process is not recommended as results last just 2-3 days. Alternatively, performing an upper lip wax will remove hair at the roots so that it takes two weeks to grow back. Another process that some women use is bleaching, but inexperienced hair bleachers will end up with a bleach job that is too noticeable, attracting even more unwanted attention. Going to a spa to have an upper lip wax performed is a great way to inexpensively see results without having to complete the hair removal process on one’s own. Women who want an even cheaper, simpler hair removal option that can be completed in the privacy of their own can turn to home waxing strips. These strips cost less than $20, are not difficult to use, and are very effective when used correctly. Below is a step-by-step guide that individuals who have never used home waxing strips can utilize to ensure results.

Step One: Preparations

To prevent contamination, waxing strip users should start by washing their hands and upper lip area. Women who have long or unruly hair should consider using a hair tie or clip to keep it from touching the wax. Also, women should make sure that hair on the lip is at least ¼” long, as hair that is shorter will not stick to the wax.

Step Two: Divide the Upper Lip into Sections

An upper lip wax is a five step process, with women working on one section at a time. Women must start by dividing this into five sections, considering the skin below the nose as one section, and then dividing the sections on each side into two additional sections.

Step Three: Get Started

Start with one section by placing a wax strip on that section, pressing down so that the wax sticks to the hairs, and then pulling the strip away in one swift motion. This will remove hair at its root.

Step Four: Repeat, Repeat, Repeat, Repeat

Repeat the previous step on each additional section of the lip.

Step Five: Finish

Use a tweezer to remove any hairs that were not removed by the home waxing strips product. Next, use moisturizer to remove wax residue and soothe the skin.

Once the upper lip wax is completed, the hair that eventually grows back will actually be lighter and finer. Frequently completing a wax will over time minimize the severity of upper lip hair.

SUMMATION

Home waxing strips allow women to conveniently and inexpensively perform an upper lip wax.