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When it comes to banishing hair forever, laser hair removal is your best plan of attack. Waldorf filled us in on the details �
• If you're dealing with hirsutism or hair growth caused by hormones, it's important to address the problem from a medical standpoint before starting laser removal because the hair will continue to grow until the issue is under control.
• Be forewarned that it will take a minimum of three to five treatments to remove facial hair for good. And, at around $200 a pop, that's not an inexpensive endeavor.
• If you're blonde, you'll have to find another plan of attack. Laser hair removal does not work on light hair because the laser can't tell the difference between your hair and your skin.
• Laser hair removal is typically recommended most for those with dark hair and light-colored skin. However, Kauvar says that certain lasers, like diode and YAG, will work better on darker-toned skin.
• Bottom line, while laser sounds amazing, it can be painful and the treatments are not without risks. Waldorf stresses, "patients with darker-toned skin and those who are tan have a higher risk of pigmentation problems after treatment."
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Older comments
Shaving your face never has seemed like a good idea to me, tweezing is the way to go!
by sportimonki13 Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at 02:43PM Report as inappropriate
I HATE THIS ISSUE WORSE THING
by AmandaAmanda Sunday, March 27, 2011 at 06:30PM Report as inappropriate
For me, waxing and tweezing are the only way to go. Shaving your face is a big no no in my opinion!
by Nanette1970 Thursday, March 3, 2011 at 05:48PM Report as inappropriate
Waxing rules! I've always been curious about getting it done by a pro..hm.
by LittleBunny Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at 11:19PM Report as inappropriate
I love old school veet, just don't leave it on too long or you will end up with redness.
by RoleModel Tuesday, March 1, 2011 at 10:51PM Report as inappropriate
I'll leave it to the professionals... I'm too scared of messing up something I can't hide.
by Bon_Bon Monday, February 21, 2011 at 03:45PM Report as inappropriate
I have used (sally hansen) also got outline..burn as well..lotion only makes it worse..but shaving for some like my mom (during my entire childhood) looks like a mans beard if she doesnt.. It does depend on the individual. Please yourself first..Then worry about everyone else..
by Lassie1157 Sunday, February 6, 2011 at 09:08AM Report as inappropriate
when i used a hair removal cream for my face (a sally hansen product), it removed the hair but left my skin feeling very strange in the areas i used it. my makeup wouldn't stick to the areas i used it for almost 3 weeks! i walked around with a huge outline of where i used it on the side of my face. has anyone else ever had this issue? liquid, cream, powder... nothing would stay stick! it would just build up around it.
by BrittanyLeigh Friday, February 4, 2011 at 12:19PM Report as inappropriate
i have been shaving my peach fuzz since i was 16 and NO your hair does not grow back thicker or anything of the crazy sort. of course everyone reacts differently to any kind of shaving, waxing or tweezing but for this 23 year old hispanic girl shaving is the best option!
by Gabby0 Thursday, February 3, 2011 at 08:43PM Report as inappropriate
very good information on hair removal. I been using epilator for my hair removal and It works for me great.
by amy6 Thursday, February 3, 2011 at 06:12PM Report as inappropriate