hair removal (merged)

Bossyboots

I still haven't braved waxing my legs, never mind my other bits.

Gingham_Ribbon

I had one unfortunate incident with waxing. But it was nothing compared to the horrors of the newfunk link!

BoltonMinx

Hi

Is anyone using this method and if so, how much are you paying per session?

According to the beautician, I have skin colour grade #4 which isn't suitable for most laser hair removal techniques, but my doctor has referred me to Blemishes in Manchester who charge £100 per session *ouch*

innovate

Check out hairfacts.com - it is predominantly a US site, but you find some Brits lurking in the forums, and you can generally get very helpful advice.

Afraid to say, £100/session doesn't sound an unusual price, though I reckon these laser places are making an absolute killing (moneywise at least - - not so sure about the hair!!!)

(PS. the owner of the site is a transgender, so he/she knows what hair removal entails, and the site has been going for several years)

halloweenqueen_2

£100 isn't bad I paid £200 a session. that was more painful than the hair removal!!!!!!

amfiroda

Hi This is my first post, but finally something I can help with! I live in Dundee Scotland, and our local hospital runs a Laser hair removing service where the money paid is put back into research. They charge £60 per 15min session. Maybe it is worth contacting your local hospital to see if they run any service similar? Good Luck!

BoltonMinx

Thanks so much amfiroda, will call Royal Bolton, could really save my pocket

shokadelika

Argos have just got in laser removal hair machine saw it yeaterday £99

make_life_easier

I wouldn't even try the lazer machine from Argos it's just a money wasting gadget, I have bought lot of hair removal systems and they never work. :mad:

I am currently recieving lazer treatment on my chin and upper lip and from the 1st session got a fantastic result, on my 3rd one now and hardly anything is appearing through. I used to pluck everyday so I have had to persever waiting for the hairs to reappear which I believe to be is 12 cycle.

I know it is expensive but the result and confidence it has given me is great, and I am not as conscious and hiding my face now.

Pricey though at £70 a treatment or £356 for 6 treatment but it depends what we want as individuals

lifesachallenge

Have you tried epil-pro if laser is expensive for you right now? £10-£15 will do lip/chin and odd hairs on face neck etc.
Not as immediately permanent as Laser - but does slow it down considerably.

Also, how big a problem si it? - if seriously affecting your mental state/ life NHS will consider - ask your GP?