Are you pained by the sight of long, dark hair on your chin? We understand your frustration as chin hair can make having someone near your face uncomfortable. Sometimes the hair just doesn’t go away, and you continue to see a pesky strand on the same spot even after you remove it. There are three reasons why your hair keeps coming back—your genes, your hormones and the method of hair pulling. Often when you go off a birth control pill, you can notice hair growth. You may also see hair growth during your puberty and menopause when there is a surge of hormonal changes. Let us find out from dermatologist Dr Sejal Shah the best way to get rid of chin hair for good.

Can pulling chin hair help?
You are not going to get rid of chin hair if you continuously pull it. Pulling starts this whole chain reaction of stimulating dormant follicles to develop noticeably darker hair.

Can waxing help get rid of unwanted chin hair?
Waxing and threading your chin hair can also be a wrong decision. The more hair you pull, the more hair you will notice growing. Also, read this before you try any facial hair removal technique. 

What is the best hair removal method to remove chin hair?
While laser offers permanent hair reduction (not removal), electrolysis can be the best method to get rid of chin hair for good. Electrolysis removes hair permanently, however, you can still notice the growth of new hair if there are any changes in your hormones. In electrolysis, a thin needle that is finer than hair goes into the hair follicle sealing the root for ever. It might take up to three settings for the root to never produce another hair. A thicker hair may have to be treated about three times and a fin hair just once. The number of treatments you need also depends on how much hair you have on your chin.
Electrolysis can be painful, but if you are okay with waxing, you might find the pain tolerable. Your doctor will prescribe some cream and also apply some ice to numb the area first. Try these chemical-free home remedies to get rid of unwanted facial hair. 

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Every day there is a new lip colour trend on Instagram. While we may not try everything that the beauty bloggers do, we really feel like trying some trends. One such trend is the evolutionary caviar lips. Wondering what it is? Beauty expert Nandini Agarwal from Marvie Ann Beck Academy gives some dope.

Caviar lips are just an upgraded version of the glitter lips trend with a textured finish. The look is created using 3D embellishments like beads, sequins and pearls giving an illusion of actual caviar added to the lips. You need to just wear a glitter primer as a base for the embellishments to stick on. The caviar lips not only looks unique but it looks yummy too. So do not hesitate to apply lots of beads and pearls. That will make it look stunning and also enhance the shape of your lips making it more prominent.

However, you may not want to wear all that glitters to work as you might be eating up the glitter along with your sandwich at lunch. You must get it done if you are going for a drive with your date.

The right makeup for caviar lips
You can wear the lipstick as a statement piece and cut down the highlighter on your face. When you are carrying the caviar lip trend, it is best to keep the rest of your makeup minimal and clean so that the focus is only on your lips. Just pair the lip colour with a classic thin liquid eye liner or just a nude colour eye shadow to keep the look as minimal as possible. An eye shadow in a single colour is enough to bring radiance to one’s face. It is important to select an eye shadow in a muted tone to make the lips the highlight of the look.

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Genesis Rejuvenation Therapy is one of the most preferred non-invasive skin procedure to achieve vibrant, even tone and smooth texture skin in both men and women. Whether one is suffering from enlarged pores, extreme redness or fine-line wrinkles, this treatment is practically free of side effects. No topical anesthetics are used. Unlike other harsher contemporary treatment methods, Genesis Rejuvenation Therapy is done without disturbing the upper layers of skin (non-ablative). One can resume daily activities soon after the procedure. Dr Madhuri Agarwal, Founder and Medical Director of YAVANA Aesthetics Clinic helps us in understanding if this procedure really helps in producing new collagen and what makes this treatment different from other laser treatments.

How does Genesis Rejuvenation Therapy procedure work? Genesis skin rejuvenation uses ND:YAG laser light to treat the deeper layers of the skin. The laser light causes heating of the dermis resulting in new collagen production. The Genesis session results in an even skin tone, pore tightening, and a supple skin tone. It also targets the tiny vessels beneath the skin surface, decreasing the red patches and dull appearance. Read more about Acne treatments recommended by skin specialists — do they work?

What does Genesis Rejuvenation Therapy help to achieve? This therapy has proven to have many benefits. It helps in reducing fine lines and wrinkles. It aids in minimizing open pores, improves uneven skin texture and reduces redness and flushing of the face. This therapy also helps in treating acne scars that are shallow and not very deep.

Can Genesis Rejuvenation Therapy worsen any pre-existing medical conditions? Normally it is a safe procedure and does not cause any extreme adverse effects. However, it should not be done in individuals with keloidal tendency as it can worsen or at times trigger new keloids.

How many sittings does Genesis Rejuvenation Therapy take? Generally, 4-6 sessions will be required to achieve the desired results. The shelf life of the procedure varies and lasts anywhere from 3-6 months depending on lifestyle and other factors. The Genesis sessions require maintenance session once in 3 months to sustain the results for a long time. It is recommended to combine it with chemical peels for superior results.

What is Genesis Rejuvenation Therapy’s recovery time? There is no recovery time. Initially, there will be mild redness or flushing more evident in lighter skin type but it settles down in a few hours. In darker skin types, there is no visible change or redness immediately after the session.

How much does Genesis Rejuvenation Therapy cost? The cost is variable depending on the skin concern and number of session required. A detailed consultation will help to determine the exact cost for an individual. The average cost for a session can be in the range of Rs 3,000-Rs. 5,000 and clinics also offer packages depending on the session recommended.

Who is the right target audience for this treatment? For the benefit of anti-ageing and skin rejuvenation, anyone in their 30s can start doing Genesis. An individual with rough, patchy skin, large pores, fine wrinkles and dull tired skin can opt for this treatment. Younger patients with superficial acne scarring or redness of face can also be given the Genesis session. Read more about 6 best beauty treatments to reduce pigmentation and get clear skin

Who is not a good candidate for this treatment? Any individual with deep folds and wrinkles, deep pigmentation and lot of aging changes are not good candidates for this treatment. In case they plan to do this treatment, it must be combined with other treatments like chemical peels, dermal fillers, and Botox.

How different is this treatment from other non-surgical treatments? This is a unique treatment for reducing the redness and flushed look of skin and also improving difficult conditions like Rosacea. With a couple of sessions, the red patches on cheeks become less prominent and mellow downs. It is also a quick, lunch time procedure that overall improves skin dullness and porous look.

Advantages of Genesis Rejuvenation Therapy

1. It is a quick procedure with no downtime.


2. It helps in reducing redness and flushing of the face.

Disadvantages of Genesis Rejuvenation Therapy

1. It requires multiple sessions to deliver desirable results.


2. The results are not long lasting and require maintenance.


3. It cannot be done in patients with excessive scarring tendency such as keloids.

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Keratin treatment promises to make your hair manageable, smooth, frizz-free and shiny. It softens your curls and with the help of other chemicals, helps retain the look for a good few months. Rod Anker, Creative Director of Monsoon Salon and Spa, advises that the hair must be kept straight for 72 hours, without using any accessories, water or moisture as it may disturb the process. But what should you do if your scalp is prone to sweating? Here are a few cues.

Avoid activities that cause you to sweat: If you are prone to sweating, it is best that you try to prevent perspiration at least for the first two to four days after the treatment. You are not supposed to get your hair wet at least for a period of time after the treatment. So avoid activities that make you perspire like household work or exercise.

Do not tie or clip your hair: If you still tend to sweat anyway do not tie or clip your hair as your hair might cling. Just leave your hair open and keep it down. If your scalp tends to sweat the best idea would be just to blow dry your hair as soon as you can. These hair straightening methods and treatments can cause hair fall.

Use advanced formulas: If you do not think that you can do away with sweating for four days just ask your expert for some advanced formula that set within 24 hours. However, these advanced hair formulas are designed for coarser hair texture so consult your specialist first before insisting her to use the advanced formula on you.

Keep your hair off your face: Once your keratin treatment is set, make sure that you pull your hair off your face. So if you are out in the sun or are working out; just tie your hair into a ponytail to keep it off your face. These 4 hair treatments will help you go from damaged to gorgeous hair. 

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