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What Method Of Hair Removal Should I Use?


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So I need to start planning my facial hair removal but I am unsure of which method would be best. I ahve heard about so many people despising laser and an electrologist lived right down the street from me so I feel like elecrologist sounds easiest. But I would still enjoy hearing everyone else's opinion. Also, is it better to start electrologist after HRT or does it not matter? Thanks -Madiosn.

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Guest sarah f

Madison I am about to start electrolysis. I already have been doing laser for a year. Laser is nice but it won't get the light colored hairs. If I started all over again, I would probably just do electrolysis. Good Luck

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Guest Donna Jean

So I need to start planning my facial hair removal but I am unsure of which method would be best. I ahve heard about so many people despising laser and an electrologist lived right down the street from me so I feel like elecrologist sounds easiest. But I would still enjoy hearing everyone else's opinion. Also, is it better to start electrologist after HRT or does it not matter? Thanks -Madiosn.

OK.....experience talking here!

Start electrolysis before HRT...once you start HRT your skin gets way more sensitive! Hurts more!

What you need to do is make a list and make two columns...

One for Electrolysis and one for Laser...

List the pros and cons of each to help with your decision..

Some people swear by each method.

Me?

Well electrolysis only...

Why?

My hair on my face is too light (grey/white) and Laser won't work on me.

So weigh both methods as to cost/ease of access/ results in your time line...etc....

There is more than one way to skin a cat!

(who would want a skinned cat anyway?)

Huggs

Donna Jean

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Guest Elizabeth K

Use LASER to skin the cat and electrolysis for personal hair removal.

My opinion

(Dee Jay - answer to your question? Chinese Barbeque)

Lizzy

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Well for me this question is difficult at best,

When you look at a bear *my genes* UGH

what would you recommend.

Personally for what I have read, I will do it after HRT due to hopefully some hair loss.

Ree

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Madison, I'm doing Laser, but its hard to give you a recommendation as I'm only about half way through (6 months). This place uses a machine that combines the light pulse with high frequency radio waves - its supposed to be more effective on lighter hairs. I have a medium to light gray beard, and the techs swear that it will remove 90 per cent or more. It's faster and less expensive than electrolysis, but less permanent. Watch for sales, they're frequent.

Carolyn Marie

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Guest Donna Jean

Personally for what I have read, I will do it after HRT due to hopefully some hair loss.

Ree

Ree, Honey.....

HRT will work wonders on body hair...

But, for the most part, very little for the face.....

HUGGS!

Donna Jean

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Guest Elizabeth K

Ree, Honey.....

HRT will work wonders on body hair...

But, for the most part, very little for the face.....

HUGGS!

Donna Jean

BUT wait for HRT to do the magic on your body (other than your face) before you spend a lot of $$$ on something you won't need.

Lizzy

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