When women feel that they look good, they feel more confident and have higher self-esteem.
Although it is common for women to have to deal with body hair in unwanted areas, too much body hair will lead to a loss of self-esteem.
One area that especially concerns women is the upper lip, where one can grow a mustache if hair is not regularly removed.
Unfortunately most hair removal options are either expensive and cumbersome (such as electrolysis and laser hair removal) or ineffective (like shaving).
Alternatively, lip waxing products are affordable, easy-to-use and convenient.
An individual who uses home waxing strips to remove hair on the upper lip can complete hair removal in just 15 minutes.
Home waxing strips are cloth or paper strips coated with wax, which are used for hair removal.
An individual purchases these strips in a box for under $20, and can use these strips right inside their own home to conveniently remove hair above the lip.
When one is ready to use home waxing strips, she should begin by making sure that lip hair is at least 1/4" long, as shorter hair might not stick to the wax coating.
Once one is certain that hair is a safe length, it is time to remove hair from the upper lip by completing these steps:

• Start by washing hands and face to prevent infection.
  
• Divide the upper lip area into five sections, with one section being the area right below the nose and two more sections on each side.
  
• Place one of the home waxing strips onto the first section by sticking one's tongue underneath the lip for easier application.
  
• Push down on the waxing strip to make sure that each hair follicle sticks to the wax.
  
• Reduce redness and pain by tucking the top lip under the lower lip, as if attempting to hide the lips.
  This will make skin tighter.
  
• Hold the edge of the wax strip and pull away from the direction in which hair is growing.
  Each of the home waxing strips should be pulled off rapidly to ensure that hair is removed at its roots.
  
• Repeat the above steps for each of the other four sections.
  
• Use additional home waxing strips or a pair of tweezers to remove hair that is left behind after the strip is removed.
  
• Apply baby oil on the upper lip to remove wax residue.
  
• Soothe the skin by rubbing aloe, lotion, or gel onto the site where waxing occurred.
  

Contact a dermatologist if a rash, pain, or discomfort is still present 24 hours after waxing is completed.
By following the above steps, one can use lip waxing products such as cloth or paper home waxing strips to remove excess hair from the upper lip.
If an individual has a skin allergy, sensitive skin, or an aversion to home strips, she should speak with a distributor of lip waxing products to evaluate alternative options including strips for sensitive skin, cool wax, and hair removal cream.