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echelon · 09/08/2016 21:43

This is really affecting my confidence.
I have PCOS and have always suffered with excess body and facial hair.
For the last two years the hair on my chin is growing longer and is prickly and coarse.
I tried wax strips which did nothing. Tried hair removal cream which lasted about a day.

A few months ago, out of desperation I took my husband's razor and shaved my chin until it was smooth.
It only lasted until that evening and the hair grew back, awfully prickly and coarse again.
It's been there ever since and is thick and long. I've (stupidly) taken my razor to it several times and each time the hair grows back even pricklier. And it grows back even faster.
I feel like crying every time I feel it. I feel like a bloke.

Luckily I'm very fair, and the stubble isn't noticeable.
What do I do? The products I've used (Veet, Superdrug, Boots creams and waxes)aren't working and aren't stopping the hair growth.
Sad

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hooliodancer · 11/08/2016 20:58

I have used tweezers every morning for 25 years. It works, I am used to it. But I hate it!

I buy tweezerman tweezers which are excellent, and use a super magnifying mirror. I have a travel version too.

I have tried everything else and always return to tweezers.

Smurfit · 12/08/2016 04:13

I'm currently having IPL on my underarms and bits, it's working well however the finer and lighter hairs are proving stubborn.

It does work on lighter hair (newer technology or something), the settings are different and you would most definitely want someone experienced to do it for you - the operator and machine make a difference to how effective the treatment is.

Personally, I find it a similar pain level to waxing, it's just not as quick so can seem worse.

I hope you find a solution Smile

Only1scoop · 12/08/2016 05:03

See if dr will prescribe vaniqua cream. It may help

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