In addition to being a popular area for male facial hair shaping, sideburns are a common site of unwanted hair for women as well. Similar to their upper lip hair, the peach fuzz that grows here can be quite visible, and makeup tends to make it stand out even more. Sideburn hair is often coarse, dark, and surprisingly stubborn. For many women, especially those with hormonal shifts or conditions like PCOS, sideburn growth becomes more noticeable—and more frustrating. But here's the truth: you deserve to feel confident from every angle. At Nios Spa, we treat facial hair with care and nuance. Sideburn removal isn’t about conforming, it’s about control, choice, and giving yourself the ease of waking up smooth without the daily mirror check. So folks, ready to have one less thing to worry about when grooming?
Hair Removal Methods for Sideburns
Not all hair removal is created equal. Temporary methods have a place—but not when you’re after long-term confidence. Here's the deal about hair removal methods for sideburn hair:
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Shaving: Fast, but stubbly regrowth (and who wants a 5 o'clock shadow on their face?). Can also irritate the delicate facial skin (hello ingrowns and razer burns…).
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Waxing: Can pull, irritate, cause breakouts and even trigger hyperpigmentation—especially for deeper skin tones.
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Creams: Risky for sensitive facial skin, and results only last days.
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Laser: Limited by hair pigment. Doesn’t catch the lighter or finer sideburn hairs and doesn’t work well on darker skin tones.
Electrolysis is different…
Electrolysis for Permanent Sideburn Hair Removal
Electrolysis offers consistent, permanent results without the compromises—for all faces, all tones, all goals. It’s the only FDA-approved method for permanent hair removal and works on all skin tones and all hair colors—including the fine, pesky hairs around the sideburns. When it comes to achieving truly permanent results for facial hair, especially delicate areas like sideburns, electrolysis therefore stands out as a great method. Unlike the temporary methods such as waxing or shaving, or even laser hair reduction which often requires ongoing treatments and isn't effective on all hair colors and skin tones, electrolysis targets each individual hair follicle at the root. This precise approach, uses a tiny, sterile tip to deliver a small electrical current, permanently destroying the follicle's ability to regrow hair. This makes electrolysis for sideburns a very effective and reliable method for achieving smooth, lasting results. Bonus? Treatments are targeted and gradual, giving you time to shape and refine your look as you go.
Treatment Areas: Cheek Hair Removal & Peach Fuzz
For men, removing cheek hair tends to be another part of facial hair shaping. Our specialists work with male clients to find the most flattering facial hair shapes for them and remove errant cheek hair accordingly, leaving behind only the "good" facial hair! Female cheek and chin hair removal sometimes involves removing peach fuzz all over the area and, other times, is just limited to the removal of random hairs that stand out from the rest but can be tricky to find and pluck out at home.
Ready to experience the liberating benefits of permanent sideburns hair removal? At Nios Spa in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens, we are committed to providing an exceptional experience from your first consultation to your final treatment. Our team is here to answer all your questions and guide you through a comfortable and effective journey towards smooth, beautiful skin. We believe everyone deserves to feel confident and unburdened by unwanted hair. Take the first step towards a lifetime of freedom from sideburns hair.
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Method
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Wax adheres to and pulls out hair
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Applies energy to entire skin, which descends through pigment
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Delivers energy precisely to roots with refined, bendy probe
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Preciseness
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Approximate
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Approximate (~½" applicator)
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Perfect (individual hair level)
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Skin color
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All
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Struggles with dark & tan
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All
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Hair colors
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All
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No white, gray, blond, red, or fuzz. Partial for light brown
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All
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Feeling
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Ripping pull
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Rubber band snap
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Small pricking sensation
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Permanence
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Temporary results
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Permanent reduction
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Permanent removal
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EquipmentThe best treatment machines money can buy.
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TechniciansOur secret weapon. Hand-picked for warmth and skill.
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Safe handsConceived and directed by an M.D.
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Convenience7 days/week; 9am-8pm; multiple integrated locations; personal TVs & music.
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Skip the sales pitchTreatments are focused on your well-being, not quotas.
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