The truth is, while good old methods such as shaving, tweezing and depilatory creams are perfect go-to remedies for quick fixes, it lasts a couple of days or weeks at most. But if you’re interested in long-term hair removal for that upper lip, your best bet is laser hair removal or electrolysis, which are far more expensive, but an investment that will rid you of unwanted hair for months and even forever(with occasional clean ups). And if you must shave, Debra Jaliman, MD, dermatologist and author of Skin Rules: Trade Secrets From a Top New York Dermatologist, told WebMD that she recommends the Schick Intuition Pure Nourishment razor. “I like razors with multiple blades and conditioning strips, like this one infused with coconut milk and almond oil. For the closest shave, shave against the growth. If you have sensitive skin, shave in the direction of the hair growth.” Here is the latest on the most effective hair removal methods when shaving and depilatory creams no longer cut it anymore.
