waxing! or laser?

[sweetheart]

Does waxing really minimise hair growth or is it just me thinking so? I think it does!

Also, would anyone recommend laser hair removal and on what kind of hair/body part is it most effective? I have heard that you still need touch ups every year even after you have your 3-8 treatments. Is it really worth it? Wouldn't it just be better to wax away until all your hairs disappear????

[MG]

Waxing will make your hair grow back in lesser amounts, but not "disappear".  Laser treatment really depends on you. I got laster facial hair removal done about 4 years ago when i was 18 years old. She told me the lighter the skin, the better it works. Also, for some reason, it worked perfectly fine on my upper lip area, but on the sides of my face, the hair grew back every time. I went for a continuous of like 15 treatments. Eventually, we found out that I was at a young age and my hormones were not stable yet and that i should have waited to be around 25 or so.  Also, in the past 4 years, i have not had to go for a touch up on upper lips. not even once. everything is perfectly fine in that area. it has all disappeared. So in conclusion, I guess it depends on your skin color and age. Good Luck!

[MG]

Waxing will make your hair grow back in lesser amounts, but not "disappear".  Laser treatment really depends on you. I got laster facial hair removal done about 4 years ago when i was 18 years old. She told me the lighter the skin, the better it works. Also, for some reason, it worked perfectly fine on my upper lip area, but on the sides of my face, the hair grew back every time. I went for a continuous of like 15 treatments. Eventually, we found out that I was at a young age and my hormones were not stable yet and that i should have waited to be around 25 or so.  Also, in the past 4 years, i have not had to go for a touch up on upper lips. not even once. everything is perfectly fine in that area. it has all disappeared. So in conclusion, I guess it depends on your skin color and age. Good Luck!

[secretspirit]

I'm not sure about waxing although I think over time it does make hairs finer, but someone at work had a light treatment for her upper lip (the place told her it was NOT laser but I don't know the difference). It did work and stop the hairs growing but it cost her about �750 for the priviledge.

[sweetheart]

Yes I have heard about the heat technique. I don't know the difference! Something to research into!