Hmmm, I was tempted to buy one when they first came out, but reviews are really bad.
However, when you actually read them, instead of looking at the stars they were given, it does say that it works well on fine, downy type hairs, but not on coarse, thick hair.
If you're describing the hair as prickly, then this would suggest to me that it's fairly course. I would recommend the new Phillips IPL, which you can now use on your face. I have the old one, which you can't use on your face, but I can tell you that the one definitely works on course, dark hair. Downside is definitely the cost. Think the new one's around £350, but could be wrong. Very annoying for me, cos I bought the old one for £500, which takes longer to use and as I said, can't be used on the face.
So, to sum up, I would say No! to the NONO (sorry
) if you would describe your facial hair as coarse.
Hope this helps.
Oh and if you do get the new Phillips IPL, let me know how you get on
I'm thinking about getting one.