Frida Kahlo sported a mono brow and mustache, and was seen as a beautiful and sexual being to many. When you become as talented as she, then you too can do as you wish. Until then, you only get one chance to make a first impression, and let’s not have it be as Teen Wolf. Though you may find those random hairs barely noticeable, others are aware of them and wondering why you haven’t done anything about them.

Brows If you are a novice and a low-maintenance woman, tweezing is your best method. It is the least painful, easiest to do at home, and can give the most natural results. Experts say to take a white eyeliner pencil and draw the shape of the brow you wish, then tweeze above and below. Companies like Paula Dorf offer brow stencils ($25.00) to assist with this process.

Many women leave the first time to experts, finding a reputable salon or spa (not the little sketchy nail place down the street), explaining what shape they want (take pictures for reference), and having the excess removed by a multitude of processes. Waxing is by far the most popular and widely available. The pain is not as bad as sitcoms portray, but do know that you may leave the salon with redness.

For maintenance, I highly recommend doing it yourself. Why pay on a monthly basis for something you can do at home? These days, perfectly sculpted brows are not en vogue. For several years, all shapes of brows have been popular. Take the shape that the esthetician gave you and maintain it on a daily basis with a pair of tweezers. I am a fan of Tweezerman ($19.95). These tweezers are expertly made and offer free sharpening for life. Keep your tweezers protected and do not to drop them – this dulls points and changes their balance. If treated properly, you will never need another pair of tweezers.

Other Facial Hair
Do you think it’s so light that no one notices? Or that you have no time/money/energy to deal with that fuzz above your lip or on your chin? Well people do see it, no matter how fair. If you have a few stray hairs and leave them be, you are not representing yourself in the best manner. They are seen, and they and you shall be judged. Harsh, but as a woman who needs to do hair removal on a monthly basis too, I accept it just as I accept that my style, home and even posture dictate what people think of me.

If you have one or two little pesky hairs, they can be whisked away with tweezers. For more hair, other methods may be more successful. Depilatories are more gentle, better smelling and simpler than the products of yore. Ones made for the face such as Surgi-Cream ($5.99 - $6.99) have almost no odor, sit less then 10 minutes on the skin, and are gentle enough to be applied while getting ready in the morning and still be able to go to out that day without redness. Just ensure the formula you purchase is exclusively for facial hair – your face skin is far more delicate than other parts of the body.

Many women choose to wax excess hair on the face. As one who has had little success with at-home kits and can’t stomach the salon costs, I do not use this method. However this is an easy way to zap all hair away, and is especially good for the peach fuzz that some get on the sides of the face.

We spend hundreds on a television, but hate to spend a dime on our face. The next time you make a purchase, think if it will give you as much long-term pleasure and happiness as something done for your body. Your body works very hard and is the reason why you are where you are today. It deserves presents and pampering for it’s lifetime of dedication.

Alison Gary is 30-something who believes style knows no age, dress size or budget. She is the author of http://womanwardrobeneeds.blogspot.com/ and you can see her personal style at http://whatsmywardrobetoday.blogspot.com.