Hair Removal

I recently bought GiGi’s hair removal lotion from Sally’s Beauty supply because shaving is painful for me and most of the time I come out with razor burn and cuts all over my legs, no matter what cream, soap, or razor I use. I tried waxing but it didn’t get all the wax off and left something similar to razor burn and my legs were red and my pores looked huge. I have tried GiGi’s Hair Removal lotion on my arms and I love the way it feels, though it didn’t completely take the hair off. It changed the hair so I could pull it off and my arms feel silky soft but there is still hair on my arms. I tried it on my legs and it left them soft but not hairless. I looked at reviews and people have had success with this product. I follow the directions and dampen my skin, apply a generous amount of lotion and spread it as evenly as possible, leave it 10 minutes tops then rinse/wipe with warm washcloth. If anyone has used this successfully please let me know if there is a secret I’m not understanding or maybe if there is some kind of exfoliation brush I could use after the lotion? Thanks in advance!

Also, if anyone has had similar issues with hair removal and have discovered a solution, please share! I’m desperate!

I’ve used it in the past & have to leave on longer than the directions. Wait until the 10 minutes is up, then check ~ pull on the hair to see if it comes out. If it doesn’t come out easily, leave on for a couple more minutes. I also used an old wash cloth to get it all off. (Use an old wash cloth, even after washing it, it still stinks like chemicals.) Good luck!!

How much does it cost?

well i actually just went for a consultation on this a couple months back. apparently it is permanent. although if you get pregnant or have any major hormone changes some hair could grow back but it would not be as thick as it is currently. where i went it is a couple hundred bucks for an hour of treatment, which will cover a lot of ground. you have to go every four weeks and at least three times. so i do think it is expensive but i’m totally considering it b/c i hate my facial hair.

Okay I’m wondering if laser hair removal is really safe especially on your face? because I’ve heard many different thing about it, some good and some really bad so I’m really confused over what the truth really is.

Laser Hair Removal works by sending a targeted pulse laser light directly into your hair follicles. The light is absorbed by the melanin (or pigment) in your hair and converted into heat, permanently disabling your hair follicles from growing new hair.

Laser hair removal technology has been in use for decades and is considered both safe and permanent by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Normal side effects include itching during treatment and redness or irritation for up to 3 days. More rare side effects are crusting from ingrown hairs, bruising, or temporary pigment change. Rare side effects are usually caused by inexperienced or inattentive technicians.

We have performed thousands of treatments on numerous clients and can proudly say the vast majority are happy with the procedure. As a suggestion, when choosing a laser hair removal provider, we recommend you consider the following factors:

1) The clinic/salon: most reputable providers will offer free consultations in order to best determine your treatment. Choose a place that is clean, up-to-date and is focused on your treatment rather than sales. Since consultations are usually free, visit a number of places as prices, service, and experience can vary significantly.

2) The laser specialist: Not all specialists are created equal. Choose a specialist based on their knowledge, experience and care. Ask a lot of questions to get a feel for your specialist and so that the specialist can better understand your needs. Within a chain clinic, experience can vary wildly (there is often a lot of employee turnover within chains) and even dermatologists may decide to add a laser to their current practice, but lack the specialized knowledge necessary to use the laser to effectively treat your skin. Hair removal is not taught in medical schools; you want someone with specific knowledge on laser hair removal.

3) The laser: Not every laser is effective for every skin type. Alexandrite and diode lasers are effective when the skin is light and the hair is dark. Nd:YAG lasers are best for darker skin types. And make sure the laser is up to date. As with most technology, laser effectiveness has much improved in the last few years. Look for precision cooling of the skin prior to laser application and exact delivery of an effective energy beam deep into the tissue.

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