A woman’s hair is her glory, or so the old expression goes. But while thick, healthy hair on your head is a badge of honor, women often have different feelings about hair they find on their faces.
Chin hair, on the other hand, can go unnoticed for a long time, since it’s hard to spot without unnaturally straining your neck in the mirror.
The thought of whiskers growing on my chin never even occurred to me until I had a conversation with my friend, who was complaining about hers.
Lo and behold, I discovered a few wisps of my own later that night.
Chin hair can be a minor annoyance, but rest assured, most of us have experienced it. However, it can sometimes be an indication of something more serious happening under the surface.
Scroll through to learn more about your chin hair — and what it says about your health.
Is It Normal To Have Chin Hair?
If you have a few stubborn whiskers, don’t worry: You aren’t alone!
Dr. Dendy Engelman tells Glamour that a few chin hairs are just part of the deal for most women.
So don’t worry about those two bristly hairs that come in every month; they’re totally normal.
According to the Mayo Clinic, hirsutism is a condition where women grow stiff, dark body hair in atypical spots.
Hirsutism isn’t dangerous on its own, but it might indicate that your body is trying to tell you something about a bigger underlying health problem.
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