Avoid shaving unwanted hair as it does tend to grow back thicker, darker and much more noticeable.
I have had a problem with unwanted hair above my top lip since I was 13, and after waxing for years (i am now 24) I have recently decided to go down the path of laser hair removal.
So far I have had two treatments and may need another two to complete the process. Yes it is a little more expensive, but if I think about how much I have spent on waxing and creams over the years then this is the much more sensible option. Because they can treat larger areas with laser it is also very quick, and relatively painless.
I have definately noticed a difference in the amount of hair in the area, and I look forward to being hair-free once my treatments are all done!