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Underarm hair.

14 replies

Blingstar · 20/08/2023 18:00

I've been getting it waxed and it seems to have reduced the growth considerably.

I had electrolysis years ago but it wasn't very effective.

Has anyone managed to get rid of it completely? And how did you do it?

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Parapapampam · 20/08/2023 18:30

I finished a course of laser hair removal treatment about three months ago, I had 6 sessions, 4 weeks apart. I haven't had any regrowth yet, but have been told I might need the odd top up session. I've been really pleased with the results and am now getting my legs done too.

Parapapampam · 20/08/2023 18:31

Will add, it won't work after recent waxing as hair needs to be growing for the laser treatment to work.

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Blingstar · 20/08/2023 18:41

@Parapapampam maybe electrolysis isn't the right description. It was laser hair removal but it was a long time ago and I'm wondering if it might have improved. How much did yours cost?

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TotalOverhaul · 20/08/2023 18:45

I just shave every other day.

Parapapampam · 20/08/2023 18:52

Blingstar · 20/08/2023 18:41

@Parapapampam maybe electrolysis isn't the right description. It was laser hair removal but it was a long time ago and I'm wondering if it might have improved. How much did yours cost?

I booked a course of 6 which gave me a discount, think it was about £250.

Parapapampam · 20/08/2023 18:53

I am very fair skinned with dark hair, so a good candidate for laser removal.

bluecrayola · 20/08/2023 18:54

Philips Lumea IPL - bought on offer in Boots. It took about 5 or 6 sessions, 2 weeks apart. Not painful at all, takes just a couple of minutes. This was several years ago and i never have to think about underarm hair. It's brilliant.

bluecrayola · 20/08/2023 18:56

Like Parapapampam, am also pale skinned with dark hair - that's the best combo for IPL apparently.

floraswiltingflower · 20/08/2023 20:01

Laser hair removal at SK:N clinic. Needs to be a proper laser not IPL. No more hairs very happy gal 😊

Parapapampam · 20/08/2023 21:24

bluecrayola · 20/08/2023 18:54

Philips Lumea IPL - bought on offer in Boots. It took about 5 or 6 sessions, 2 weeks apart. Not painful at all, takes just a couple of minutes. This was several years ago and i never have to think about underarm hair. It's brilliant.

Having my underarms done hurt like hell, I thought I must be a real wimp, but then having my legs done hasn't hurt at all. I did have very thick gnarly underarm hair, was worth the pain though!

LoveLabradors · 20/08/2023 21:34

Epilators and Philips lumea. No growth at all now.

Gwenhwyfar · 20/08/2023 21:45

Parapapampam · 20/08/2023 18:53

I am very fair skinned with dark hair, so a good candidate for laser removal.

I thought I was, but I was rejected by the salon!
I have fair skin and mousy brown head hair. I would have called my eyebrows and body hair dark brown, but the salon disagreed. I was really quite shocked and confused. They did say there is another type of laser machine that might work.
Anyone else had this?

LuubyLuu · 20/08/2023 21:56

Laser, all the way.
Amazing not to have itchy regrowth or painful waxing. I'm fair haired and olive skinned and worked great for me after the initial burst of 3-4 sessions.

Boymummyofone · 20/08/2023 22:00

I've had mine lasered off about 7 years ago, best decision! I did 6 sessions, I get regrowth but it's very thin and scarce, I epilate it off maybe every 2/3 months

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