Karina Villalta
Certified Esthetician
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Co-authored Articles (19)
What Causes a Unibrow? Your Top 6 Unibrow Questions Answered
Most people have 2 distinct eyebrows with only a faint smattering of hair in the middle. But for some people, the hair in the middle is thick and dark, creating what we call a unibrow or a monobrow. If you have a unibrow...
How to
Remove Hair Naturally
If you're looking for a natural solution to getting rid of excess body hair, you're in luck! Traditional approaches like shaving, plucking, and waxing can help remove hair right away. On the other hand, some pastes and s...
How to
Naturally Remove Hair from Your Face
If you're tired of trying to cover up unwanted facial hair, try a few natural hair removal treatments. To quickly get rid of hair, shave, wax, or pluck it away. For gentler treatments that work gradually, create pastes o...
How to
Bleach Body Hair
If you have unwanted body hair, fret not! You can easily bleach it using an at-home lightening kit, hydrogen peroxide, or lemon juice. Bleaching the hair doesn’t remove it, but it does make the hair much less visible. ...
Shaving for Women: What to Use, Which Direction, & More
Tired of dealing with peach fuzz? Shaving your face is a great way to get rid of unwanted hair and smooth out your skin (oh, and that myth that shaving your hair makes it grow back thicker? It’s just that—a myth!). I...
How to
Thin Eyebrows
Having naturally big, thick eyebrows may sometimes seem like a curse, but count yourself lucky; it’s a lot easier to remove eyebrow hair than it is to grow it! If you want to thin your eyebrows, first get rid of excess...
How to
Trim Chest Hair and Make It Look Natural
If you're an adult man, there's a good chance your chest has at least some hair on it. However, if your chest is a bit hairy and you want to try trimming it, you may be a bit worried about it looking unnatural afterwards...
How to
Wax Your Armpits
Waxing your armpits may be more painful than shaving, but it keeps your armpits hairless for 4-6 weeks. You can reduce the pain and prevent ingrown hairs from occurring by preparing your armpits and using the right kind ...
Expert-Backed Tips to Remove Hair without a Razor (At-Home & Via Salon)
The best creams and tools to remove unwanted hair without shavingTired of excess face or body hair, but hate the pain, cost, and wasted time that comes with shaving? No worries—there are tons of ways to get rid of hair...
How to
Remove Armpit Hair
Your armpits are a sensitive area, so choose the hair removal method that feels most comfortable to you. Shaving is the most popular option, since it can be done in just a minute or two. There's also waxing and epilating...
How to
Wax Your Face
Unwanted hair on your face can be annoying and frustrating. You may have hair on your upper lip, your eyebrows, or your jawline that you’d like to remove. Rather than risk shaving your facial hair or shelling out money...
How to
Make the Hairs on Your Arms Lighter
There is nothing wrong with body hair; after all, it is natural. However, it can make people feel self-conscious about themselves. Shaving and waxing are always options, but shaving often comes with stubble and requires ...
How to
Make Body Sugaring Paste
Even though it’s an ancient form of hair removal, body sugaring has only recently become popular in the modern hair removal world. It looks and works a bit like waxing, but is created from much more natural, household ...
How to
Wax Eyebrows at Home (Honey and Salt Method)
Waxing can be uncomfortable and expensive to do at a salon, and sometimes you might have to wait too long just to get an appointment. Luckily, there are alternatives to do it yourself. Just follow a simple wax recipe and...
How to Make Your Arm Hair Shorter
A simple guide to cutting your arm hair with an electric trimmer or scissors If you have long arm hair that you don't want, there's no need to worry! It’s easy to groom your hair to keep your arms looking smooth and ha...
How to
Use Body Sugaring Paste
Sugaring is an inexpensive, easy way to remove unwanted hair. If you know what you’re doing, it’s a process that you can easily do yourself at home. Because of its non-toxic ingredients, it’s great for sensitive sk...
How to
Avoid Itching After Waxing
Bumpy red skin that itches might seem inevitable after a waxing session, but it doesn't have to be! If you care for your skin before your procedure, you can prevent itching and irritation. Moisturizing your skin can also...
How to
Clean Your Eyebrows
Since eyebrows frame your eyes, many people like to shape them to improve their look. As a result, eyebrows can accumulate dandruff, oil, dirt, and makeup. Gently cleaning your eyebrows will ensure they stay fresh. You c...
How to
Be a Hairy Woman
Having excess body hair as a woman can feel frustrating and may have affected your confidence in the past. Growing up, you probably learned that being hairless is a beauty standard for women. However, that trend is chang...