Because waxing hurts and laser hair removal costs $$$.
FACT: It's totally normal for a woman to shave her face if you want to get rid of facial hair.
"There's no reason why a woman shouldn't shave her face as a means of hair removal," director of The Center for Dermatology, Cosmetic & Laser Surgery and dermatologist Dr. David E. Bank tells BuzzFeed Life. If you're looking into facial hair removal options, you should strongly condider shaving because: 1. It doesn't hurt; 2. It hardy costs anything (except for a razor and some shaving cream). 3. Um, did we mention it DOESN'T HURT?
Still on the fence? Here are a few facts to consider...
Hair does not grow back thicker after you shave.
"Neither waxing nor shaving causes hair to grow in faster or thicker," says Bank. "We have a certain number of hair follicles in the skin and, if you don't destroy them with lasers, they will continue to grow in at the same rate and with the same thickness."
Shaving is a great way to exfoliate your face.
"Shaving your face easily removes superficial skin cells," Bank says. "If you have to deal with unwanted facial hair, at least you can also get daily exfoliation that's going to help your skin feel younger and healthier. "
Shaving cream makes a big difference.
"We encourage our patients to use shaving cream instead of soap," Bank says. "Today's shaving creams have soothing, anti-inflammatory, and skin-protecting ingredients that allow for a cleaner shave with the least amount of irritation."
