A little while ago i herd on the radio about laser hair removal that was only one treatment and lasted up to ten years. I didn’t catch the name or number and I cannot find it anywhere. Is it real? If so I need help finding it!

I don’t believe it to be true because hair grows in cycles. One treatment would damage the follicles of one cycle, but not rid it after only one time. It takes several treatments and generally doesn’t last quite 10 years. Laser hair removal can be very expensive, so don’t fall for the gimmicks.

Ok, I have an appointment Friday for some laser hair removal. Am I supposed to shave my legs like normal, or am I supposed to leave some stubble so the laser has something to zap at. I don’t want to show up unprepared either way. Thanks for the help!

Hi!

Before getting treated, you should shave the area 1-3 days before your appointment. Do not use any other methods of removing hair at least 4-6 weeks prior. Laser hair removal works by targeting hair shafts and destroying them. The laser needs a root to target and destroy. Shaving cuts excess hair allowing the laser to concentrate its energy on the root only, not wasting any energy on hair above the skin’s surface; waxing or other methods of hair removal pull the hair and root out, leaving nothing for the laser to target.

For areas such as the bikini area for women and the neckline for men, if you have hard to see hair, it is best to shave closer to 3 days before your treatment so that some stubble grows back and the specialist can follow your hairline.

Avoid the sun, as the paler your skin, the more effective the laser treatment, as the laser is designed to target the melanin in your hair. An increase in melanin in your skin as a result of sun exposure will reduce the effectiveness of the laser. You should also avoid using self-tanning creams and sprays.

Do not apply any makeup, lotions or creams immediately prior to your appointment.

The same guidelines apply between treatments. Be sure to ask your specialist what to expect and if there are any other special preparations he or she would like you to take. An open dialogue with your specialist is key to a good experience and great results.

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I’ve read in a number of sites that laser hair removal treatments should be spaced 6-10 weeks apart. The clinic that I visited asked me to space 3 weeks between each treatment. I’m confused and can’t decide if I should space it as recommended on so many websites or to listen to the nurse at the clinic. Btw, the treatment was for my legs.

If you are a professional, please advise.

6 weeks, that’s how long it takes for the hair to grow back. i guess 10 weeks wouldn’t be a bad idea if you want it to grow out a lot more and make it easier to take out for good.

Just tell me the advantages of brazilian waxing to lazer hair removal. I really need to know.

The Advantage of brazilian wax? It costs lower as compared to laser hair removal and the result is instant. In laser hair treatment, it requires several treatments.

Although brazillian waxing produces instant result, in several months, your unwanted hair will be there again. In laser hair treatment, there are claims that there are laser hair treatment that can result to permanent hair reduction.

More info on http://brazillian-waxingvideos.blogspot.com/2007/12/brazillian-waxing-versus-laser-hair.html

Ideally, I’m aiming to find a product for pubic hair removal. Thanks!

You shouldn’t use depilatory creams to remove pubic hair, especially on the scrotum! They can cause moderate chemical burns on sensitive skin. Instead, consider using a trimmer to trim the hair down and then using and electric shaver to smooth it off.

i’m kind of hairy..i have hair basically everywhere but the places it concerns me most is my stomach and bootayyy. people think im pretty and guys like me…no one really notices my hair problems, it just makes me feel bad and prohibits me from having a boyfriend or doing things….you know what i mean =] guys out there does being hairy matter that much? oh im almost 17. also do you think i should wax stomach..and other areas?? will it grow back thinner? also ive been looking up hair inhibitors..creams and stuff to put on after shaving/waxing to make hair grow back less..has anyone hear of kalo and is it good? if there are any others you have heard of do tell! thanks everyone!!!!!

do not shave anything but your legs and armpits.
I made that mistake of trying to get rid of the peach fuzz on my stomach and lower back
shaving does not make your hair grow ack thicker but it does cut off the fine tip of the hair and makes it grow back with a blunt edge vs the finer edge
so I prefer waxing because it doesnt appear grow back in thick and darker because you are pulling the whole hair out fromt he roots

good luck!

Has anyone got any suggestion on good hair removal machines. I have been shaving my body hair until now and always seem to get ingrowing hairs and that, I really want to try some new methods of hair removal.
I’ve tried waxing but i can’t stand the pain - what do you girls use?

Ron,
Just go and buy you a hair cutting shaver kit. This is what I use to shave my boys heads every summer to give them thier ‘Buzz’ look. My one son has such thick hair, barber’s usually do not like to cut his hair, that is how thick his hair is to cut. And this kit works for even his thick hair! I shave it down to the head too! And will continue to do this throughout the summer, anytime thier heads would start to looking like it was growing back. However, if you just got something like that, and then for like the ingrown hairs, just pluck them! Get yourself some really good tweezers to pluck the hair follicals that give you trouble. And the rest just shave! I went and bought one of those, ‘Smooth Away’s’, and it worked ‘wonderfully’! For me, however my daughter did not use it correctly and she complained, that she thought it was a rip-off! I told her she didn’t press hard enough. She said "But Mom it says not to press hard!" I told her that this was the only way to make it work. So, there’s another thought for you to try, and this also makes your skin so silky soft, at the same time. I dont know if your looking for soft or not, but it will make your skin really soft. Just like you already applied lotion right afterwards, like we women usually do after we have shaved any body hair. So, I’ve given you a few options to choose from. If anyone has any better idea’s than I do then Kudo’s to them! Good Luck to you! Interesting questions deserve stars! Smile!!

How long a full body wax normally last and how painful is it? I am asking because shaving is difficult and doesn’t last as long as I would like.

Also, is there anything I could buy for permanent hairhair removal? As I have naturally dark hair that grows back really quickly.

Thank you

Ive been getting my eyebrows and lip waxed for about 10 years now, and while the pain stings, it hurts a whole heck of a lot less than tweezing each individual hair. If I shave its back the next day, waxing new hairs start a few days later, but about 2-3 weeks before its back like it was before.

I have REALLY dark thick hairs on my arms and legs. I finally decided to get my arms waxed, and my goodness I wish I had done it a long time ago! The arm hairs did start growing back within a week, but very few and they were much finer. I had tried all those do it at home wax strips and they had never worked before, now they do as long as I do it weekly to get the light new growth. The arm waxing really did not hurt very much. Once they rip it off you’ll sting for about 10 seconds, and its gone! No more pain than like a belly flop in a pool.

Sadly I have found nothing for doing it at home that works permanently. I’ve tried so many things, so if you find something that works, Id love to hear it!!
Good luck

i know you can get laser treatment to kills off hair folicules (or something along those lines) but that is costly. Are there any hair removal creams that are permanent, rather than just removing hair temporarily for the same length of time as shaving?

no creams just dissolve the hair, if you could get permanent creams they might be dangerous if wrongly use and so not available off the shelf

I currently shave and its becoming a real hassle. I would like to wax but i am unsure what brand of wax/hair removal creme that would be safe to use down there.

dont shave, it can lead to ingrown hairs - which can be really dangerous. I would use a combination of trimming and using Veet wax strips / epilator / or the best option is to get it done by a pro - get a recommdation for a beatician , its not expensive