Lip waxing...help!!

I'm a gogo dancer in my spare time and I've been battling with this decision for a while... Part of the job is that photographers take pictures of you in costume and while you're dancing (as well as all the selfies). I'm super self conscious about my baby hair mustache. I'm a brunette so the hairs come in a bit darker than my friends and when I put makeup on it makes it ten times worse! x_x I've heard horror stories about facial waxing so I was thinking of using the little pre-wax strip things? I just don't know if I want to commit to waxing... And, if I do, would it be a good idea to use the wax strips or should I save up and try to get it done at a salon? I just don't want to do it if the hairs will come back darker, stronger, and with a vengeance. :(