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Is there such a thing as a normal amount of facial hair in women?

“Normal” amounts of facial hair vary from person to person.

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Some individuals have very little facial and body hair, while others women included can have a fair amount.

Shaving

Almost every woman you know likely owns a razor (or two).

While shaving is easy, it isn’t permanent.

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Lindsey Blondin, lead esthetician ofGeorge The Salonin Chicago, told me that this is physiologically impossible.

“It will grow back the same as it was before.

It will not grow back thicker or darker.”

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“If you use a razor hair will not come back faster or thicker,” she said.

“The hair will only seem thicker because you are cutting off the tapered end.”

Wise words from professionals if you were feeling unsure about shaving.

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Waxing

Waxing is another form of hair removal that a lot of women gravitate toward.

Waxing uproots the shaft of the hair, so that the hair that grows back later is smooth.

The effects of waxing typically last for aboutthree weeks.

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This then allows you, the user, to simply wipe away the weakened hair.

Electrolysis, for example, is one form of permanent hair removal.

Electrolysis is a method of permanently removing individual hairs from the face or body, according to Dr. Jaliman.

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Laser hair removal

Laser hair removal is another form of permanent hair removal.

According to Dr. A.J.

Good news if you were afraid that a laser treatment on your face would be painful.

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If you’re a woman with darker hair, there’s even more good news for you!

All of this sounding good so far?

Well, it’s going to cost you.

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Dr. Cummings told me that depending on the area being treated each session can cost around $100.

Androgens, such as testosterone, are typically associated with men.

While there is no cure for congenital adrenal hyperplasia, there are treatments to manage symptoms.

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However, don’t self diagnose.

If you think you’reseeing and feeling symptoms, book an appointment with your physician.

PCOS can also affect your appearance and cause an excess of facial hair growth.

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Much like congenital adrenal hyperplasia, there arevarious treatmentsfor PCOS.

There arewomen out therewho are proudly accepting and embracing their facial hair, and peoplelove them for it.

The same should apply to everyone else as well.

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Do whatever makes you comfortable and feel good!