Cannot Go To Parlor During Lockdown? Here are 5 Tips To Get Rid of Upper Lip Hair at Home

“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!

* Honey

Here’s some sweet news! Honey is a great remedy to eliminate unwanted facial hair on your upper lip. It works as a milder version of wax, which has a sticky effect on the hair. Adding lemon juice to honey can work as a natural bleach to lighten the colour of your follicles. So, from a distance, your facial fuzz remains “almost” invisible.

Honey- 1tbsp
Lemon Juice – 1 tbsp

- 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 Lemon

Another easy method to remove the upper lip hair instantly is with sugar and lemon mix. The stickiness of sugar, when combined with the bleaching properties of lemon makes it a cheaper alternative to waxing. This method works well for very fine follicles but is ineffective on stubborn and ingrown upperlip hair.

Sugar – 2 tbsp
Lemon Juice – 2 tbsp

- 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

We are all familiar with the wax in a parlor. But, did you know homemade wax can be prepared using just sugar, honey and lemon juice? Yes! It is safe, free from chemicals and also works well as a normal wax. The results are also great and you can notice a fuzz-free upper lip area, almost immediately.

Sugar – 2 Cups
Honey – ½ Cup
Lemon Juice – ¼ Cup

- 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.

* Baking Soda

If you have thick and dark hair, baking soda can be a great solution. Just apply a thick layer of baking soda paste on the affected areas to dissolve the hair and loosen them from the roots. You can either use it with water or combine it with other ingredients like lemon for better results. However, baking soda can be too drying on the skin and must be applied only after a patch test.

Baking Soda – 1 tbsp
Water – To Mix

- 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.
- Repeat if necessary, but no more than 2 attempts.

* Turmeric

Turmeric is one of the oldest known hair removing ingredients. It is a natural hair depilating agent and can halt hair growth with long-term use. Turmeric is also a mild exfoliant that can remove dead particles and even fine hair from its roots. Because of its skin-friendly profile, even sensitive skins can use it without worry!

Turmeric Powder – 1 tbsp
Water – To Mix

- 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.