The reason you have that ONE annoying chin hair!

How often have you woken up on a perfectly beautiful day and gazed lovingly in the mirror, only to be rudely jolted to full consciousness by that one, thick hair protruding proudly from your chin?
More often than not, it is the magnified mirrors that are to be blamed. What is the point of having mirrors that show us such gross stuff?
While we may have made our peace with facial hair-- thanks to all the years spent threading, waxing and tweezing them--it is the long, thick hair on the chin that seems to appear from nowhere that has us baffled.
If you have faced a similar situation *high five*, allow us to explain why exactly it happens.
Why the difference in texture ?
While we have vellus hairs on the face (fine, non-pigmented hairs), the ones we have on our chin are terminal hairs (thick, long and dark hairs). The chin is primarily considered a masculine area, hence when women complain of hair in this area, it is called hirsutism.
Hirsutism is a medical condition caused by polycystic ovary syndrome. It is a condition that causes unwanted hair growth in women in the body parts where hair is normally absent or minimal, including chin, chest and face.
But if your problem is a couple of thick hairs that seem to come back no matter how many times you have tried to get away with them, it just may be the way your body functions.
It is the increase in androgenic hormone levels during puberty that leads to the replacement of vellus hair with terminal hair. Although, it happens only in certain parts of your body.
Interestingly, if you notice that the hair texture in your scalp may also differ from each other, some being curlier than other.
This is because some hair may grow up to be thicker or more pigmented than others.
The role genetics has to play
This one is a no-brainer. If the women in your family don’t have any facial hair, it is pretty likely that you will inherit the same. If they grow facial hair, you may end up as well.
Does plucking the hair makes it grow thicker?
Contrary to the popular beliefs, there is no scientific evidence to back up claims that plucking these hair make them grow thicker. If you are wondering why does the hair appear to be longer there, it is actually because hair grows differently in different parts of our body and the growth cycle varies too.
But, before being too tempted to pluck that thick hair on your chin, remember that there's always a risk of infection.
The biggest reason why you seem to have thicker hairs-- making a grand entrance anywhere on the face-- as you age is because your estrogen levels go down. Hence, vellus hairs on your face are replaced by terminal hairs, thanks to hormones.
Hair removal methods
While there is no sure shot way of preventing hair growth, one can always opt for electrolysis and laser hair removal for eliminating them.
While, we understand the satisfaction of plucking that long, thick hair, in the long run, you may consider any of the options mentioned above to avoid potential, nasty infections from coming your way.