how to minimize facial hair regrowth/thickness?

[panax27]

i have a somewhat thick facial hair now and like to keep clean a  shaven female look and have been looking for (preferably natural) ways to at least slow hair regrowth, thin the facial hair a little to avoid the beard shadow look even after shaving. does anyone know any good oils or topicals to mitigate this? thanks 

[MaybeRob]

@panax27

 

A slow response - sorry. I did notice a local beautician offering full face waxing for men. As waxing remove the whole hair I would guess that it would slow regrowth down. I'm still just in early stages of exploring my gender, so I haven't call them to find out more yet. I imagine it would hurt. I have heard repeated waxing can result in thinner hair regrowth but can't say if thats correct.

 

hugs MaybeRob

[ladykirabellum]

On 6/27/2023 at 7:28 AM, panax27 said:

i have a somewhat thick facial hair now and like to keep clean a  shaven female look and have been looking for (preferably natural) ways to at least slow hair regrowth, thin the facial hair a little to avoid the beard shadow look even after shaving. does anyone know any good oils or topicals to mitigate this? thanks 

Alas, I do not know of any that do what you are looking to acheive but I can say HRT slows the growth down a bit.  For me the longer I am taking estrogen and spiro (when I remeber to take it) the more the affect. 

[missyjo]

I do not know facile hair but I'm just now switching from body waxes to laser. with waxing they wax your hair, face too if you like, but I agree it sounds painful like bikini area, n then it grows for 5 or 6 weeks until you get waxed again..n you cannot shaved in between. the first 3 weeks are nice next 2 quedtionable n 6th is  yucki. 

 

I heard hrt, plus laser n electrolosis fir beard.

 

good luck

hugs

[AllieJ]

On 8/1/2023 at 8:45 PM, MaybeRob said:

@panax27

 

A slow response - sorry. I did notice a local beautician offering full face waxing for men. As waxing remove the whole hair I would guess that it would slow regrowth down. I'm still just in early stages of exploring my gender, so I haven't call them to find out more yet. I imagine it would hurt. I have heard repeated waxing can result in thinner hair regrowth but can't say if thats correct.

 

hugs MaybeRob

My electrologist advises to avoid waxing if you plan laser or electrolysis in the future as the follicles can get distorted after waxing, making it harder for the laser or electrode to kill them. I have heard of people using topical oestrogen to reduce growth a bit, but it seems to have significantly varying effects from nothing to breast growth. Unfortunately genetics is the main factor in hair growth, and even full transition hormone treatment may not reduce beard growth. Laser and electrology are slow and expensive, but still the only reliable means to eliminate facial/body hair. If you can afford it, start this process as early as you can as it can take years to complete.

 

Hugs,

 

Allie

[Liz-Liz]

On 8/17/2023 at 5:37 PM, AllieJ said:

My electrologist advises to avoid waxing if you plan laser or electrolysis in the future as the follicles can get distorted after waxing...

That's good to know. I've been on hormone replacement therapy for around a year. While I can say my facial hair growth has slowed and thinned somewhat, it doesn't look like it's going away any time soon. I had considered waxing, so it's good to know that it's ill-advised. That, and my pain tolerance isn't what it used to be.

I'm shopping around for more permanent solutions, as well as experimenting with various makeup techniques in the meantime. 

 

[Liz-Liz]

On 6/27/2023 at 3:28 AM, panax27 said:

i have a somewhat thick facial hair now and like to keep clean a  shaven female look and have been looking for (preferably natural) ways to at least slow hair regrowth, thin the facial hair a little to avoid the beard shadow look even after shaving. does anyone know any good oils or topicals to mitigate this? thanks 

I totally understand the struggle. I have light skin and dark hair. No amount of shaving will erase the shadow.

My temporary solution has been to use a thick primer (to also smooth texture), a color corrector (a peachy/orange works for me), and a concealer for the base. It's more effort than I would like, and I can't be bothered to do it daily anymore, but it'll do for special occasions.

There are lots of guides online for mtf makeup. Sadly, finding the "perfect" guide isn't really a thing since there's so much variation in individual skin and hair.

As far as removal of hair, I have yet to succeed. OTC ILP hair removal didn't work at all (was worth a shot) and hormones haven't eliminated the hair, though now it grows much slower. Looks like I'm going to need lasers in my life. 

[Jani]

@Liz-Liz The only permanent method for hair removal is electrolysis, although laser does work for some people.   Waxing is dangerous as facial hair is different than arm or leg hair. 

[Ashley0616]

On 6/27/2023 at 6:28 AM, panax27 said:

i have a somewhat thick facial hair now and like to keep clean a  shaven female look and have been looking for (preferably natural) ways to at least slow hair regrowth, thin the facial hair a little to avoid the beard shadow look even after shaving. does anyone know any good oils or topicals to mitigate this? thanks 

Another way to slow hair regrowth is to get an IPL. It does take several uses but it will really help. You have to be consistent with it. I haven't been so I have to start all over.