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LASER The deal: Intense pulses of laser light target the hair's melanin and kill the follicle with heat. You'll need six to eight sessions ($200-$350 a pop). Note that it doesn't get rid of all your hair in the lasered area.
The bonus: Can completely eliminate ingrowns and reduces overall hair growth. Plus you can shave between sessions.
Best for: Those whose everyday life is affected by hair. "If you won't go on a date or go to the beach because you have hair growth, consider laser," Barshop says.
Avoid if: Your hair is lighter than your skin color, because the laser can't discern your hair from your skin. Also, consider your pain threshold; if waxing tortures you, laser will too.
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The bonus: Can completely eliminate ingrowns and reduces overall hair growth. Plus you can shave between sessions.
Best for: Those whose everyday life is affected by hair. "If you won't go on a date or go to the beach because you have hair growth, consider laser," Barshop says.
Avoid if: Your hair is lighter than your skin color, because the laser can't discern your hair from your skin. Also, consider your pain threshold; if waxing tortures you, laser will too.
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i usually wax at a salon or at home for easy-to-reach areas. i have started the laser treatments for underarms and bikini - i am very lucky that i have very white skin and very dark hair. laser works, but as the hair grows in cycles, sometimes there is more coming back than some other times after a treatment.
by AstridB Friday, April 12, 2013 at 07:42AM Report as inappropriate
This is a decent article, but obviously very old since some of the products listed have been discontinued. I also disagree with the recommendation of the Sally Hansen waxing kit--Bliss makes a much better kit! It's more expensive, but worth every penny.
by tallredamanda Friday, January 25, 2013 at 08:58PM Report as inappropriate
good tips!
by aishak55 Sunday, December 23, 2012 at 04:06PM Report as inappropriate
I prefer waxing over shaving.
by TBjunkie Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 07:56PM Report as inappropriate
Razoe burn is the worst.
by beautybody Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at 11:29PM Report as inappropriate
Educational!
by tallredamanda Thursday, March 22, 2012 at 07:33AM Report as inappropriate
cpoool
by Nicole2814 Saturday, March 10, 2012 at 09:32PM Report as inappropriate
Does anyone really change razor blades after 5 shaves?
by lazorc Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at 07:49PM Report as inappropriate
I've tried Sally Hansen depilatory cream and it works well.
by grass Thursday, December 22, 2011 at 11:05PM Report as inappropriate
i believe waxing is really good and more over the only solution for south asian women
by lisamasud Saturday, November 26, 2011 at 01:58AM Report as inappropriate