Has anyone had pro hair removal?

[Dianyla]

I had my pits and bikini line lasered a few years ago. Totally. Worth. It.

[teigyr]

I've waxed a lot and am seriously contemplating laser. Hadn't thought about electrolysis, does it hurt? I think it's cheaper than laser.

I recently waxed my underarms and I love it. I would love for it to be permanent. The feeling of being in the shower and NOT shaving is so perfect....

[Dianyla]

I've waxed a lot and am seriously contemplating laser. Hadn't thought about electrolysis, does it hurt? I think it's cheaper than laser.

Electrolysis is painful (though, from what I've heard, it's on par with some lasering depending on the site). The bigger limitation is that electrolysis has to be done one hair at a time. It's great for small quantities of hair, such as the eyebrows, occasional chin hairs, etc. For large swaths of skin, laser is the way to go.

[maryellen]

I've had both laser and electrolysis in the bikini zone. I found laser to be considerably less painful but I didn't have a great result (despite having dark hair and very fair skin). Electrolysis was so painful that I stopped after about 4-5 sessions. Now I just shave. If I shave only in the direction of the hair growth I don't get any rash or ingrown hairs.

[silver]

For me laser and electrolysis feel about the same. Not that painful. with either they will usually offer you numbing cream. You should ask about it. However, I just take some tylenol and don't find it to be too bad.

Laser just didn't seem to be giving me good results. But I may not have stuck with it long enough. I think that everyone responds differently.

But still it will take a long time. Probably one or two years.

For instance, you will probably have 4 to 6 sessions over this winter then need touch up next year.

Again, having done both, I think that I would investigate and try laser first and then depending on how it goes follow up with electrolysis

[Brandi]

Hey thanks for the advice everyone. I do have dark hair so maybe this will work! I am so tired of shaving! and i get a rash no matter which way I shave. I like that when I use a hair cream remover it seems to not grow in as coarse. But like i said i can't believe those creams are very good for you. Besides they are messy too.
How much does it cost about ? Anyone know?

[Dianyla]

How much does it cost about ? Anyone know?

It depends on what body part is being de-haired. Also, remember it takes 5-6 lasering sessions over a year or so to get the whole thing done. A lasering session can be anywhere from $50-300 a pop. About 4 years ago, I paid about $900 to get both pits & bikini done. I'd love to do my legs but they would have cost at least $1500 at that time, and I'm sure it's more now.

If you can get a salon to let you pay for each appointment as you go it's not so bad. It's a big chunk to have to pay all (or even half) at once.