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I would really be a dude with the five o clock shadow if I shaved! I guess it work better for women with less hair!

Yeah thats why I don't shave. I'd rather explain it to people why I have hair then have them look at a 5 o'clock shadow.

Today I was listening to some guys talk in the distance. They were talking about what they like and don't like in women and one was like "I'd never lay my hands on a woman with a 'stach. I once saw a girl with a beard, I was envious of her, wish my beard looked that nice."

Ugh, I was so tempted to turn and say "Some people can't help it! Did you ever stop to think its a health issue??? It's not like women wake up in the morning and say 'I think I'll grow a moustache today!'"

But I didn't want to make a scene =/

wow, what a bunch of douches! If there is any justice, they will end up bald!

that was pretty mean.. but most guys dont know about the condition... and its terrible s/e.

I did try the laser route however 1400 later new follicles grow in different spots-I am in tx on meds etc. but hair still grows. The laser tx was done at a reputable place as well and I can either keep going or deal with with via shaving or plucking=lucky us!

Oh I feel you all about the hair. And being as 'hairy as a dude' doesn't even touch it. I think I have more body hair than my husband. If I don't want it, I have to shave every single day. Its thick, and coarse.. and gross. I have it everywhere.. Chest, lip, neck, chin, stomach, on my breasts, back, among other places. Its very Shaming, and I do not have insurance, nor the means for any professional procedures.. so I will Shave, and Nair I suppose.

I have random black hairs. . its not as bad as a lot of you say it is. And i can't imagine having more than what I have. I am always plucking. I do shave my upper lip though . . its something I did when I was a teen and now maintain because its coming in black. Its annoying, because my husband will notice. I have thought about waxing it, but I don't wanna grow it in long enough to get it done.
I get them speractically. . . on my chin, throat, sides of my face, and some on my breast. . THAT I can't stand.
All I can recommend is plucking. shaving makes its worse if you ask me. but that's just my experience. Everyone is different.

Awh,hunny! It WILL be OK.

Here's a couple of options! One: Bleach! If the hairs are short, bleach them! Try Sally's Facial Bleach ~ WalMart!!!

One.Five: Cream removers.. But they are so irritating ~ ever harsh !

Two: Electrolysis! It is PERMANENT hair removal. Laser hair removal only lasts for about six months. & it's expensive! Electrolysis (in my area) is $18 per half hour! & if you find someone who knows what they are doing... you can get A LOT done in a half an hour. Trust me, it is worth the money !!!

D O N O T COVER YOUR MIRRORS ~ you are a beautiful woman & you are strong enough to get through this! A few stray hairs does not change the beautiful woman you are ! It can't & it won't!

Please keep me posted .. I want to know what you decide to do !!

~Hugs & Kisses~

Ohh yeah I know about the facial hair I have it under my chin line and LOATHE it the funny part about that didnt come about until after I turned twenty five I was plucking however that made it worse but I found something advertised on TV called Smooth Away (you can get at any Walgreens) and believe it or not it works and its very easy and painless and not very expensive I absolutly love it Its a great alternative to shaving and Nair

I've started waxing. I've done "test" areas, which were the side of my face, where I had random curly hairs growing in like sideburns and my upperlip. I used Veet salon something cool strips, it isn't intended for the face, but it comes with 20 strips (technically 40), you don't need to heat it, so its good for sensitive skin. I thought it'd suck and it'd only get a few hairs. But if you follow the directions and even look up a guide on effective waxing, its very effective, you'll only have a few hairs left and you can just pluck those out. It's been 2 weeks, and I have just a little peach fuzz, I can only feel it when I suck on my upper lip, I can't see it, and the side of my face has no hairs so far. I hope the results stay this way.

I'm only concerned with my face, everything else I can shave or blame heritage lol.