Facial hair removal has been practiced in Japan since ancient times, with women using various methods such as tweezing and waxing to remove unwanted facial hair. Today, there are several popular methods of facial hair removal used by Japanese women including shaving, waxing, threading, epilation (using an electric device), laser treatments and depilatory creams/lotions. It is becoming increasingly common for Japanese girls to shave their face either at home or visit salons for professional services such as waxing/threading/laser treatments etc., however there are potential risks associated with all forms of facial hair removal which must be considered before attempting any form of facial grooming procedure.