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  ashimaak replied 4 weeks ago 17 Members · 28 Replies

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  polefairy

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  April 8, 2012 at 2:15 pm

  I started laser hair removal too because of ingrown hairs and razor burn. Shaving would irritate my skin so much I'd have to leave 2-3 days between shaves which was USELESS for me since I have thick, black hair that grows very quickly. In fact, if I shaved tonight, there would be a shadow on my skin by tomorrow. 

  Waxing is great, I'm a big fan of Brazilian waxes, however, along the bikini line would ALWAYS end up inflicted with ingrowns which would be angry and red looking and incredibly painful. Also the scars they leave last for months and longer!! I am finding the laser very, very painful though. In my clinic there is no numbing cream or 'cooling' feature on the machine. They just zap and go. The results are good but like I said before, it is a painful, uncomfortable journey for me. Thank God it's almost over 🙂

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  michaelaarghh

  Member

  April 8, 2012 at 6:55 pm

  Same polefairy!! I hateeeee shaving!! And someone pouring hot wax on my vulva scares me! Especially since I'd had issues with my underarms and waxing. 

   

  And I'm pretty sure that where you go would have a cooling mechanism on the laser, otherwise you would end up with 3rd degree burns. EVERY laser has a cooling device on it. It does ease the pain a little, but it definitely still hurts. Especially around the more "tender" areas of the skin. Also – (you may already all know this but it helps if you don't!) apparently a week before your period is when you're the most sensitive to pain! So try booking away from that week and that could even hurt a little!! 

  I'm sorry to hear it hurts you so much, but think how amazing it will be when it's done!! 

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  ashimaak

  Member

  January 7, 2026 at 8:49 am

  I’ve tried at-home laser hair removal, and it can help slow down hair growth over time, but it’s a gradual process and results can differ. It works best on lighter skin with darker hair and requires consistency. It’s not a substitute for professional treatments, but for maintenance and convenience at home, it can be helpful if your expectations are realistic.

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