hair removal (merged)

RebekahR

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=1526287

squirrelchops

Hi all,

I usually bleach my upper lip area as am a little hairy as found the removal creams irritated me and don't fancy waxing.

However, looking in mirror I think i am getting a bit hairier (a la hercule poirot LOL)...NOt. Anyway, just wondered if anyone has recommendations for any removal creams for sesitive skins please.

Price not an issue really as soothing my skin is worth the £££ on this one!!

cheers.

Keeping_Motivated

Have you heard of the Epicare? Its a tool that you remove the hair with yourself. If you look it up online there is a video that shows how it works. I am not sure if it is suitable for sensitive skin but I am sure the website will tell you. I use it and its really quick and easy I really like it.

frankie1star

I have very sensitive skin, and the odd hair, I have taken to having electrolysis. The machine I found best to use is the Apiliss, I believe they use it at Tao clinics. Although, locally I have found others using it who are cheaper so I go there.

I used a beauty therapist once, for electrolysis, she was like a butcher and I would often come away bruised, (literally bruises would appear the day after), you have to be careful that you find someone who is gentle.

Another treatment I have tried at a therapists is something chemical, cant remember the name, but didnt find that terribly successful. It wasnt like a depilatory cream, but I guess it had the same effect, although it was sold to me as something much better. I sound a completely hairy monster, I am not just obsessed with the odd stubborn hair. I considered laser but I am too fair, and dont be fooled into thinking they can dye the hair so it become effective, it doesnt work.

lindsey_toffee_girl

try an epliator it will work out cheper it last longer though it will hurt, they have plenty on QVC I thik they do a pink one for about £12

freyasmum

The problem with the removal creams is that you can build up a sensitivity to them, even if you were fine the last time you used it - I used one once and I had to wear a skirt for about a week! Anytime my leg rubbed against any fabric, it was like hot needles being pressed into my legs

I know you said you weren't keen on waxing (I won't lie, it is one of the more sensitive areas) but if you find that's the only solution, find someone who does hot/non strip waxing - this is much gentler to the skin than the more common warm wax.

What happens is that the wax is applied to the skin (generally after the application of a little oil, which further preserves the integrity of the skin) and left to set, then it's removed. You don't tend to get the erythema which is common with the warm wax.

Cazza

lindsey_toffee_girl wrote: »

try an epliator it will work out cheper it last longer though it will hurt, they have plenty on QVC I thik they do a pink one for about £12

Would this not be a little harsh for your face???

ali1972

silvertabby wrote: »

I started waxing after the light treatment, but I am considering laser treatment. Has anyone tried laser treatment and how effective was it?

Yes, I am a PCOS sufferer who had a long standing very pronounced problem with excess hair for which I tried virtually everything including 100s of hours of electrolysis. The electrolysis was good but it was getting harder to find good operators who were qualified to do the blend method I used - and electrolysis was painful to be honest. I finally had full on laser treatment about 3 years ago and it has been fantastic. Worth every single penny.

I used a clinic which is part of the SK:N chain of clinics (I researched very thoroughly before approaching them) and all of my treatment has been overseen by laser nurses. I originally had a consultation and then a patch test and then booked a course of 6 treatments which I took over the course of a year. I now still have 2 or 3 maintenance treatments a year. Each treatment only takes 10 minutes or so and I now need to do nothing else to my face in between treatments - so I have gone from hours spent in the bathroom every week to nothing. And there is no trace on my face that there was ever a problem. Any hair that does grow back on my face is very fine.

I have to stress that the treatment I have had is proper laser treatment carried out in a medical clinic rather than the light treatment carried in a lot of beauty salons. Laser treatment may be more expensive but I have found it very effective.

floyd

ali1972 wrote: »

Yes, I am a PCOS sufferer who had a long standing very pronounced problem with excess hair for which I tried virtually everything including 100s of hours of electrolysis. The electrolysis was good but it was getting harder to find good operators who were qualified to do the blend method I used - and electrolysis was painful to be honest. I finally had full on laser treatment about 3 years ago and it has been fantastic. Worth every single penny.

I used a clinic which is part of the SK:N chain of clinics (I researched very thoroughly before approaching them) and all of my treatment has been overseen by laser nurses. I originally had a consultation and then a patch test and then booked a course of 6 treatments which I took over the course of a year. I now still have 2 or 3 maintenance treatments a year. Each treatment only takes 10 minutes or so and I now need to do nothing else to my face in between treatments - so I have gone from hours spent in the bathroom every week to nothing. And there is no trace on my face that there was ever a problem. Any hair that does grow back on my face is very fine.

I have to stress that the treatment I have had is proper laser treatment carried out in a medival clinic rather than the light treatment carried in a lot of beauty salons. Laser treatment may be more expensive but I have found it very effective.

This is pretty much my story to a tee

I have had wonderful results, also from a Sk:n clinic and also only need 2-3 top-ups a year. I used to have to pluck every single day, yes it was that bad

I only wish I could have my eyebrows done as well as thats the only bit I still have to tweeze daily but its far too risky near your eyes.

patchwork_cat

I have just read that laser treatment can now be done on blond hair, yipee, although not at sk:n.