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When I showed my mom my new Finishing Touch Facial Hair Remover, she was pretty shocked. “You can’t shave your face!” she said, “Why not just use nail scissors like everyone else?” Now, seriously, does anyone actually use nail scissors for facial hair? I didn’t think so. It’s like trying to fight with a chainsaw—you’re more likely to hurt yourself than get the job done.
My mom demonstrated her method, tipping her head back and trying to snip close to the root. I pointed out that she couldn’t really see what she was doing, which could lead to cutting something she shouldn’t! Her comeback was, “I use a mirror, obviously.” But using scissors is risky, even with a mirror. It’s no better than cutting just the visible part of the hair off, kind of like mowing a lawn without pulling the weeds out by the root.
Also, how long would it take to clear the average chin or upper lip with scissors? Forever! You’d be tempted to use the blades like an old-fashioned razor just to speed things up. “I don’t do my whole face!” my mom protested. “Just the longest, darkest hairs.”
This difference in approach is really about how we see facial hair. My mom doesn’t mind the usual fuzz, the kind we all have but only notice thanks to high-definition TVs and cameras. She just targets the most noticeable hairs, while I’m hyper-aware of everything because looking at my face closely is part of my job. I’m not super hairy, but as a makeup and skincare tester, I spend a lot of time examining photos and videos of myself. So I see all the details, including the thick peach fuzz.
For a while, I let that fuzz be, thinking it unnecessary to remove it. I used tweezers on the longer hairs, but soon found myself plucking at all the fuzz too, which was time-consuming and painful. That’s why I got the new shaver. I haven’t used it yet due to my mom’s strong reaction, fearing I’d go full-on cowboy with a shaving routine.
But since starting the mass tweeze, there’s no turning back. The hairs grow back sharper, and you find yourself stroking the stubble like a wise old sage. So now I’m committed to complete removal with my new shaver. It’s like using a lawnmower instead of laborious garden shears—fast, efficient, and painless. I’ll keep everyone posted, if only to give my mom a fright.
The Flawless Touch gadget retails for £29.99. Although it seems a bit flimsy, it works surprisingly well. Let me know if you have any other suggestions!