Getting rid of unwanted facial hair can be simple

 

If you experience a stray chin hair or two or have some unsightly fuzz on your upper lip, you may be tempted to take a razor to these unwanted strands. However, the only thing less feminine than hair on the lip or chin is stubble in these areas, which is what you'll end up with if you take your Lady Bic to them.

As such, it's a good idea to consider other options, such as tweezing, waxing or laser hair removal.

Tweezing is a great way to remove sparse hairs for some women, but poses risks of scarring or inflammation for others. So, you may want to begin by plucking a single hair in a less noticeable place to see how you react.

Waxing is a quick and effective – albeit painful – way to get a smooth-looking face. But again, some women react to this technique better than others, so be sure to try a test spot before waxing the facial region. Additionally, there are some African American skin care products that are meant to soothe skin post-waxing.

Laser hair removal is a semi-permanent option that is effective and relatively pain-free. However, women with dark skin should be sure they seek out a practitioner who has experience with black skin care.

 

Men's skin care field experiencing a boom

 

Ladies, when you're applying your African American skin care products do you ever see your husband or boyfriend eyeing that face cream with envy? Recently, the Los Angeles Times reported on a study conducted by the NPD Group, which found that men are becoming more interested in having more skin care products of their own.

"There is a huge opportunity with men for facial skincare," said Karen Grant, a senior global industry analyst with NPD, in a statement quoted by the news source. "The challenge is getting them involved and engaged."

Furthermore, the study found that African American and Latino men seem to be particularly interested in male skin care products. The news source noted that ethnic men spend $88 million a year on skin care products already.

Discovery Health recommends that all men have trimmers to get rid of unwanted hair. For example, most guys would want something to get rid of a unibrow and to give the back of their neck a touchup in between haircuts.

Expert offers tips for a sleek office look

 

It can be a struggle to feel glamorous in the office, especially when you're not sure how much of your African American skin care product you should use to look professional, and not like you're heading to a bar. Recently, Forbes magazine spoke to makeup artist Gucci Westman who offered some expert tips for the working woman.

First, Westman gave a quick breakdown of how to create a "five-minute face."

“Add foundation where needed, use a powder if you have any skin problems or cream for smooth skin, curl lashes and give yourself a quick sweep of color on your cheeks. Apply mascara to your top lashes and a little to your bottom lashes and dark brown liner along the bottom lash line," said Westman, quoted by Forbes.

With this routine, Westman said it'll also be easy to go straight from a day to night look. The expert said that all you'll need is a sexy lipstick, such as a blue-red or orange-red shade, to get yourself ready for a night out.

Elle Magazine reminded readers not to forget about their hair when heading into the office. Well-groomed hair can be a good indicator of professionalism in the workplace.

911 for beauty emergencies

 

Have you ever gotten all ready for your day, picked out the perfect outfit and applied your African American skin care product flawlessly, only to have a beauty emergency erupt? This can be anything from makeup on your clothes to the tingling sensation of a cold sore coming on. Never fear, as there are many simple tips and tricks that can help you deal with any beauty problem.

Daily Glow reported on some strategies that you can use for any beauty situation. For example, if you're at a party and find a foundation smudge on your neckline, then reach for a box of baby wipes.

"It's an old retail trick," said Jill Anderson, owner of Horseshoe boutique in Seattle, quoted by the news source. "We keep a box of baby wipes on hand to remove makeup and deodorant that transfers to our clothes when customers try them on. Gently pat on the fabric to remove."

Next, the news source said that if you've noticed that your mascara tends to run, causing circles to form underneath your eyes, then keep some eye lotion handy. Using a bit of lotion on a tissue, the mascara comes off easily without leaving excess oil or grease.

Real Simple also had some tips to offer, for example, how to get rid of a pimple when it first appears. According to the news source, you should place an ice pack over it for five to 10 minutes, which will reduce swelling, then pat the area dry and apply benzoyl peroxide cream or gel. Use a cotton swab so that the oil from your hands doesn't get into the area.