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13 Beauty Treatments That Are Worth the Money

Sometimes, you initially have to spend a little extra money (or time) to achieve #wokeuplikethis for real

by Allie Flinn

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Laser Hair Removal Cost: Typically, a small area like the upper lip will cost approximately $100-$200 per treatment, while larger areas like legs can range from $350-$900 per treatment.
Lasts: Long-term, nearly permanent. "Patients may have a new area of re-growth that occurs years after their hair removal sessions have ended," explains Julius Few, MD, director of the Few Institute for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and Clinical Professor at the University of Chicago. "However, the average patient can expect 80 percent plus permanent hair loss."
Who should do it: "The ideal patient is fair-skinned with coarse, dark hair," says Kazin. People with white, light blonde or red hair on their bodies are not good candidates because the laser can't detect the pigment.

Why you should do it: Hate shaving and waxing? This one is for you (as long as you fit the above requirements). You can get the treatment done essentially anywhere you have hair -- legs, face, bikini area and underarms to name a few -- and the time ranges from a few minutes for a small area to 15 minutes for a larger area. There's slight pain -- think of the pain from being waxed or having your brows plucked, says Kazim -- but typically a topical numbing cream or a cooling mechanism is used to decrease discomfort. Know before you go: Because of your body's hair cycle, you can only reduce the amount of hair by around 20 percent each treatment, says Kazin. It can take 5-6 sessions to get rid of hair completely. The area will be pink and sore for about a day, and if you have a darker complexion you have to be incredibly careful about sun exposure, as it can turn the area brown, explains Kazin.

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I might try lash extensions

by LittleBunny Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at 05:53PM Report as inappropriate

Man I would love the hair straightening treament

by EricaC123 Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at 06:38AM Report as inappropriate

Wow!!! I have always wanted to get a gel manicure. I'm going to try it out & I have always wanted to dye my hair but was afraid of damages. Now I know to use the sem-permanent dye

by Lillium_Stargaz Saturday, October 20, 2012 at 07:18PM Report as inappropriate

I have had my hair done with the Japenese straightening system for 3 1/2 years now. Touch ups every year. I once had kinky, curly, unruly hair. The treatment changed my life. The headache of the tangles, gels, mousses and gels are gone. I also just started doing lash extensions. LOVE them. I have had them since June 12', and I can't live without them now! Two huge time savers. I can now actually spend the day not worrying about myself. And spend it with my two babies :)

by Rachelmpher Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at 09:39PM Report as inappropriate

Removing gel manicure is damaging your nails.

by lilas Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at 02:33PM Report as inappropriate

I had my hair chemically straightened in Vietnam and while it was hard on my hair, it was so nice just being able to let my hair air dry and have it be pin straight! Not having to flat iron and blow dry my hair was really convenient and also good for my hair. Eyelash extensions seem expensive and like they'd look bad once they started wearing off... Revitalash has made my lashes crazy long, lasts longer and is less expensive.

by LipglossandSpandex Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at 09:16PM Report as inappropriate

I wish I didn't have to curl my lashes everyday!

by Snowwhitessecret Monday, October 8, 2012 at 08:18PM Report as inappropriate

Fillers are great at first, but you can become a slave to them. You also have to use the right one for the job. Tattooed makeup scares me, even as a person with permanent body art. It's your face, and what if they mess up?

by robyne00 Monday, October 8, 2012 at 01:33PM Report as inappropriate

I had no idea you could use a filler injection to do that to your nose. Very illuminating!

by KarasuSparkle Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at 10:43PM Report as inappropriate

interesting ideas. DEFINITELY dont think ANOYONE should get their make up tatooed onto their face. not a good idea at all. if it goes wrong you are stuck with it forever. plus it looks fake and everyone who sees you will know that you got it done.... just not a good idea at all. guys like the natural look better anyways.

by treehugger1997 Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 04:25PM Report as inappropriate