“Upper Lip Threading” – The World’s shortest horror story! Walking into the parlour for facial hair removal seems like getting into a torture zone! Each time the thread slides on our lips to catch a bunch of hair, we sob and yell like the drama queens in Indian TV soaps. Is it worth all the pain? Is there no one to tell us how to remove upper lip hair painlessly?
Relax Ladies! We are here to rescue you. Even before these methods were invented, our grandmothers and their mothers had plenty of kitchen secrets to enjoy a smooth, hair-free facial skin for years. So, why not follow their beauty routine and see if they work? Read along, as we discuss some of the best home remedies and tips to get rid of upper lip hair!
* HoneyHoney- 1tbsp
Lemon Juice – 1 tbsp
Method- Combine both the ingredients to form a smooth paste.
- Apply it evenly on the upper lip area.
- Leave it for 20 minutes.
- Take a clean washcloth and gently wipe off the mixture in circular movements.
- Rinse with cold water and follow it up with a moisturizer.
* Sugar and LemonSugar – 2 tbsp
Lemon Juice – 2 tbsp
Water – 10 tbsp
Method- Take a pan and add sugar, water and lemon juice.
- Bring it to a boil.
- Once the mix reaches a sticky consistency, turn off the heat.
- Let it cool down before use.
- Now use a spatula and apply it as a thin layer on the affected area.
- Leave it for 20-25 minutes.
- Now take a cloth and rub in circular motions to remove hair.
- Rinse the area with water and apply a soothing lotion.
* Sugar Waxing
Sugar – 2 Cups
Honey – ½ Cup
Lemon Juice – ¼ Cup
Method- Mix all the ingredients in a bowl.
- Boil well until it starts to bubble.
- Be careful to use only medium or low heat.
- Once the mixture reaches a thick consistency, turn off the heat.
- Wait till the wax is warm and runny, but not too hot.
- Using a spatula, apply it like a regular wax on the upper lip area.
- Place a wax strip on the area and press it firmly.
- Now quickly pull it in the opposite direction of your hair.
- Repeat if necessary, but no more than 2 attempts.
* Baking SodaBaking Soda – 1 tbsp
Water – To Mix
Method- Mix baking soda and water to form a paste.
- Apply it evenly on the area.
- Leave it for 15-20 minutes.
- Once dry, rub in circular motions to remove hair.
- Rinse with water and follow it up with a moisturizer.
* TurmericTurmeric Powder – 1 tbsp
Water – To Mix
Method- Make turmeric paste by adding the required amount of water.
- Apply it on the affected areas and leave it until dry.
- Use a cloth to remove the hair gently.
- Rinse well with water.