Permanent hair removal?

Hey everyone,

Did a forum search and found a few people who've done this, but nothing much on what it's like to do.

Leg and pubic hair shaving is becoming an increasing pain, and I'd like to have it removed at least semi-permanently. I've been considering getting my legs waxed but I'm way too much of a wuss to get my pubes done the same way.

Been looking into laser removal. I know it's expensive, but I don't mind paying out a bit of money if it works and is truly permanent.

Also been looking at epilators, but most of them are a bit expensive and I want to make sure I'm getting something good.

Throw me some advice peeps!

 I love the braun silk-epil xpressive wet and dry epilator. I bought it after reading reviews on Amazon, Boots and other websites and not heard a bad word. It does take a little time to get use to but eventually you don't feel anything. It does last about 4 weeks but after so long your hair seems to grow thinner so you don't feel it as much.

I think like most things you hear good press and bad press about things which I have heard about laser and light hair removal systems. Best thing to do is read reviews about it through the companies if you plan to go to clinics, or through google if you want to buy the machines.

I was looking at this: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Braun-Silk-%C3%A9pil-Xelle-System-Epilator/dp/B004EF010Q/ref=sr_1_1?s=drugstore&ie=UTF8&qid=1327265512&sr=1-1

It seems expensive but all the reviews are positively glowing. My only concern is that if I'm too much of a wuss to use it lol, I have pretty low pain tolerance.

I'd like to get my pubes permanently removed, but part of me is wary. It's such a pain, but I'm just thinking if I ever broke up with my boyfriend and ended up with someone else who didn't like the bare look I'd regret it.

Ecksvie wrote:

I was looking at this: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Braun-Silk-%C3%A9pil-Xelle-System-Epilator/dp/B004EF010Q/ref=sr_1_1?s=drugstore&ie=UTF8&qid=1327265512&sr=1-1

It seems expensive but all the reviews are positively glowing. My only concern is that if I'm too much of a wuss to use it lol, I have pretty low pain tolerance.

I'd like to get my pubes permanently removed, but part of me is wary. It's such a pain, but I'm just thinking if I ever broke up with my boyfriend and ended up with someone else who didn't like the bare look I'd regret it.

My OH has one very similar and finds it WAY too painful to epilate but she is very sensitive and prefers the VEET, she's also talked about laser hair removal but refuses on principle of cost (Also she wants a holiday in Norway!!) 

I'll give the epilator a test for you if you like?? (although not too sensitive I am a bit of a Wuss when it comes to pain) Might be a laugh! 

I use an epilator. It was tricky/ ouchy at first - but if you shave it all off and then use the epilator as it regrows it is fine. The hairs grow back thinner and slower over time so it gets easier and easier.

Monkeyboy32 wrote:

 

Ecksvie wrote:

I was looking at this: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Braun-Silk-%C3%A9pil-Xelle-System-Epilator/dp/B004EF010Q/ref=sr_1_1?s=drugstore&ie=UTF8&qid=1327265512&sr=1-1

It seems expensive but all the reviews are positively glowing. My only concern is that if I'm too much of a wuss to use it lol, I have pretty low pain tolerance.

I'd like to get my pubes permanently removed, but part of me is wary. It's such a pain, but I'm just thinking if I ever broke up with my boyfriend and ended up with someone else who didn't like the bare look I'd regret it.

My OH has one very similar and finds it WAY too painful to epilate but she is very sensitive and prefers the VEET, she's also talked about laser hair removal but refuses on principle of cost (Also she wants a holiday in Norway!!) 

I'll give the epilator a test for you if you like?? (although not too sensitive I am a bit of a Wuss when it comes to pain) Might be a laugh! 

I found that same epilator cheaper on eBay so I closed my eyes and pressed some buttons. That's an offer I can't refuse though, just for the lol factor haha!

I read some more reviews and they all seem to suggest that the more you use it, the less it hurts each time. Here's hoping the first time isn't so painful I never go back to it.

 my oh got a silk epil epilator a while back, mainly for her legs, she was going to try it on her pubes, but decided she'd try her armpits first! never even bothered attempting going anywhere other than her legs with it after, although it did come with loads of attachments for trimming etc

Ecksvie wrote:

Monkeyboy32 wrote:

 

Ecksvie wrote:

I was looking at this: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Braun-Silk-%C3%A9pil-Xelle-System-Epilator/dp/B004EF010Q/ref=sr_1_1?s=drugstore&ie=UTF8&qid=1327265512&sr=1-1

It seems expensive but all the reviews are positively glowing. My only concern is that if I'm too much of a wuss to use it lol, I have pretty low pain tolerance.

I'd like to get my pubes permanently removed, but part of me is wary. It's such a pain, but I'm just thinking if I ever broke up with my boyfriend and ended up with someone else who didn't like the bare look I'd regret it.

My OH has one very similar and finds it WAY too painful to epilate but she is very sensitive and prefers the VEET, she's also talked about laser hair removal but refuses on principle of cost (Also she wants a holiday in Norway!!) 

I'll give the epilator a test for you if you like?? (although not too sensitive I am a bit of a Wuss when it comes to pain) Might be a laugh! 

I found that same epilator cheaper on eBay so I closed my eyes and pressed some buttons. That's an offer I can't refuse though, just for the lol factor haha!

I read some more reviews and they all seem to suggest that the more you use it, the less it hurts each time. Here's hoping the first time isn't so painful I never go back to it.

 Very well! I shall attempt it this week as it's quiet at work (I work from home btw so won't have to get the groin out in an office )  and let you know.........oh crap!  It sounds like some sort of torture device when you turn it on!!

Personal, but don't get rid of your pubes. It is sexy.

smooth and clean body is always attraction point.

 I'd *LOVE* to have permanent hair removal but as a blonde my hair is ultra fine and very light, so it's not likely to work very well. It's best done on dark hair :(

Epilators are great in theory, but I think my skin reacts badly to it and I get very uncomfortable for about 2 weeks afterwards - itchy and such - and my hair seems to grow back at a rapid rate! I did my legs with an epilator just a week ago and the hair is already growing back. :-/

But, it is true that the hair grows back finer. I'd imagine that if you are fine with epilators and use it on a frequent basis (ie. not shaving at all) then the hair will come through finer and softer. I couldn't say less noticable, since little black hairs are hardly unnoticable, but I noticed with mine that they were much softer and if I were inclined to grow it out a bit it would have been quite a nice nest of hair.

If I had the money I'd be interested to try one of those zappy laser things that are available now (is it homedics that do them?) However, from what I have heard, it does not rid all hair, but can get the majority of it on legs/arms. Also, it isn't fully permanent, you may need a top-up treatment every 6-12 months. Pubic hair is an odd one since it is so much more thicker, but I'd see no reason why it wouldn't work.

the first section of this article is interesting to read. But after reading some laser treatment specialist websites they seem to advise the "top-up sessions" - I can only guess this means that it is not 100% permanent.

http://www.body4real.co.uk/blog/2007/09/the-truth-about-laser-hair-removal-for-pubic-hair/

Hope that helps some.

Janny wrote:

Personal, but don't get rid of your pubes. It is sexy.

This. Keep them trimmed, but do not get rid of them permanently. There's something naturally sexy about hair down there and I wouldn't want to see a girl without some. Just an opinion on the other side of the coin.

My boyfriend likes it shaven, and I feel better shaven because I feel embarrassed asking him to do oral if I'm hairy down there. My concern is just if we ever split up and I ended up with someone who liked pubes I'd regret having it done.

I'd heard about having to have the top up sessions but I consider having to back once or twice a year permanent enough.

Just waiting for my epilator to turn up now. I'm sure it can't end well lol! I'll keep you guys posted though.

I am too looking for an alternative to shaving as I do like to keep things trimmed, keep us posted Ecksvie and hope it doesn't cause too much pain x

The epilator arrived on Wednesday so though I'd best make an update!

It does hurt, but not as much as I thought it was going to. Mine came with an ice glove that you put in the freezer, which was a very welcome addition as it did make a difference when you're not used to it. I managed to grin and bear it and get both legs done, though it did take a while with my low pain threshold, doing little areas at a time. Mine had a soft setting and a fast setting, but I found the fast setting was better because it just got the job over and done with, whereas with the "soft" setting you could feel it tugging at each individual hair. I wanted to just go right up the leg and get it done quickly like you would with waxing but I'm a pansy and it was too much lol!

I've had to do a little top up tonight, but I'm going to give it the benefit of the doubt and say it was a few hairs that have either grown through that weren't there when I did it on Wednesday or ones that I missed the first time around. Apart from that, my legs are still every bit as smooth as they were two days ago and I'll be interested to see how long it lasts - it's already lasted longer than I'd get with shaving.

I think the first time, when you're getting all the hair off at once is the worst, and I did have to take my time as it hurt! But when you're just doing the odd hair it's not even half as bad and completely bearable for the minute or so it takes. I think it's something that's definitely worth keeping up with. :)

I did have a go at my pubes but it hurts a lot more down there and I dont think it's something I'd be able to do. It's also a problem because you can't really keep the skin taut (which makes it hurt less). Not tried underarms yet but I imagine that'll hurt too much. For legs though, it's fantastic.

 I use moom sugaring wax on my pubic area. I hurt a bit the first time but now I don't really feel it at all and it lasts up to 8 weeks.

Unlike wax the moom doesn't stick to the skin only the hair so it doesn't hurt as much and its water soluble so if you make a mistake or change your mind you can wash it off!

Its avaliable from amazon or from their own site for about £15 for a big jar.

I tried an epilator on my legs once and my god never again! It left my legs sore for days 

 Epilators are great and so is waxing :) waxing can last 4-6 weeks 

I am in the process of having laser hair removal on my bikini line and under arm and it is the best decision I ever made. It's fantastic! I got a deal on groupon for around £100 for 6 sessions. A few years ago I had a few on my bikini line and it hasn't really grown back much so this is more of a top up as they say you need 6 or more ideally.

It is expensive but there are often deals on groupon so keep an eye out. I would 100% recommend it and with the new technology, it can be used on fair hair now.

Its interesting what some have said about some men preferring pubes. I am left with a Brazilian style strip so I guess I better stay with my current OH!! There is no going back now!

I keep seeing this thing called a "No!No!" advertised on late night teleshopping, which is for semi-permenant hair removal.

It might be worth looking into: www.trynono.com