r/LaserHairRemoval

i went in with full hair growth today, since it was my first session. my tech told me to not shave in between sessions at all because it won't be required. that's bs im assuming. anyway, i'd read a lot of posts and comments on here saying that we need to shave as close to the session as possible, preferrably a day before, so i asked her that to confirm but she said that she needs full hair growth each time.

is that true? please tell me it's not. i start college in a few weeks and i cannot walk around with a full face of beard lol.

For context I was quoted quite a fair price for laser removal treatment for my legs, underarms, and hollywood bikini and the place I was looking at is very reputable.

Can someone recommend if I'll get the same results by using an at home IPL or is it better to just go and pay for the laser ?

I don't mind paying more money for the laser treatment - it's not really about saving money but more the comfort of doing it at home. But if laser is really better and more maintainable than IPL (especially for areas such as hollywood bikini)
I'd be happy to go for it

UPDATE: Thank you all soo much for your detailed answers!!

I went and paid for a full body session and she did every where but when we got to the bikini she saw it and said i need to get a closer shave and she’ll do it next session, the issue is i cant get a closer shave than that, my hair is very thick so shave down and side to side but i cannot shave up to get a “bald” shave. I would get so irritated and maybe even bleed. Anyways i am really anxious for next session i dont know how to shave!! Going against the hair with the razor seems very scary and painful. (Btw i had shaved prior to my session by 12 hours, not even full 24)

I am getting Botox soon for the first time, I was curious if anyone else here has completed laser after receiving Botox. Any recommendations appreciated!

I’m trying to decide whether to get 6 Brazilian laser hair removal sessions or a membership that includes about 15 sessions plus free annual touch-ups for life.

The price difference isn’t a huge factor because the cost per session is basically the same. It’s more about whether I want to make the larger upfront investment and how much hair reduction I actually want. If I choose the 15-session package, I’ll be committed to all 15 because of the finances.

For context, I did laser on my underarms years ago, and after 6 sessions the hair growth decreased a lot.

My concern is whether I’d regret doing the full 15 sessions, which would likely result in near-complete hair removal. I’ve heard some people mention things like increased sweating or chafing, and I’m curious if there are any other less-discussed downsides.

I’m also wondering whether keeping a landing strip serves any practical purpose or if it’s purely a style preference.

The alternative is doing just 6 sessions, which would probably reduce the hair significantly. But I worry that I’ll end up in an awkward middle ground where the hair is thinner and patchier, yet I still need to shave occasionally and deal with ingrown hair.

For those who’ve had Brazilian laser, do you regret removing everything, or has the convenience been worth it? If you only did a few sessions, were you happy with the amount of reduction?

How often do they do package sales? I don’t have the income to pay for even the 20% off package at the moment without having to pay it off over time, but I’m curious if it’s a highly frequent thing and I can just buy a package later on.

Did anyone else get a reverse landing strip? Like it’s bare in the middle and still hairy on the sides, looking like it has male pattern baldness? I had 24 full-body treatments and my coochie ended up looking like Benjamin Franklin.

So i got Paradoxical hypertrichosis on chin area and neck when lasering upperlip area.

So my doubt (maybe stupid)

If i lasered underarm/upper arm , will it cause PH?? On face

Or if i keep any barrier ( like a pillow between face and arm) will it not affect?

I know it may sound stupid , but since before it affected me so much i am scared .

I'm a Latino man, olive skin and black coarse hair. I'm getting laser removal done on my face. 5 sessions in. The pain is almost unbearable.

Does anyone have any recommendations?

I'm past my 5th session and there's no more hair or if there's any, it's really sparse and thin already, which means that the laser is very effective on my skin. So my question is: is it normal for us ladies to be "moist" all the time? Like my underwear is always damp. It's not pee but the vaginal discharge. I don't know if that's related to laser but I feel like it's because there's no more hair. Help this girl understand please.

I’m struggling with the fact that i was advised to not shave for 10 days (or at least 5 days) after i went in for my 4th session. I understand that the less you shave, the faster and better the results. However, i have a life and a job where i present feminine. I can only go without shaving for 2/3 days max which are usually my days off, so i just stay home when i can’t shave. How many sessions did it take you to get rid of a full beard/neck beard? And how was/is your shaving routine? I’d love to know others experience with this.

Hi Everyone,

Is there someone who actually had succesful laser hair removal on light/blonde/white hair?

They say there are certain lasers which can target these (e.g. Quattrowave)

I have brown skin so ideally looking for someplace with Yag. Satori looks promising...

Anyone have recommendations for centers / techs in NYC? Specifically those that are good with brown skin is a plus!

I'm talking off the charts. I am a very tough gal and it felt like tiny little slices of a razor blade over and over, like a wrist tattoo but my entire body. I read on here that Milan uses a standard setting -- can I ask the tech to adjust next time? I was spasming/jerking from the pain the whole time and felt traumatized afterward.

I just had my fourth session earlier today and was wondering if I should be seeing some results yet? After my first 3 I barely notice a difference, some hair may regrow more slowly, but honestly I think I'm just being optimistic when I think that.

I have very light skin and medium to dark brown hair and am getting full body laser. I've worried that so far most of the time I don't really feel much during the appointment in the way of pain, besides the occasional snap, and a slight heat. Except today during my fourth session my face hurt very bad, so I wonder if the settings have been turning up as the sessions go on. However, for most of the body it felt the same as it has in the past with only the occasional snap of pain. Is the lack of pain something that I should be concerned about? Does that mean it's not working?

I've also read a lot of posts on here that talk about shedding hairs after sessions and I have never noticed that happening myself.

My main question is should I be concerned by my lack of results after my third session? I know it's not a lot of sessions, but I expected at least a bit of a change. I got a package with 8 sessions and 2 touch ups, so I'm about halfway through after today. I'm curious if I will notice anything after this one.

I would love some help putting my mind at ease, or some advice. She asks me every time if I've noticed any results yet, and I've answered honestly each time, but do I need to make more of a point to let her know, so she can adjust settings if need be?

Women, PLEASE HELP HERE
I have an appointment booked tomorrow for LHR in my bikini area. I’M PANICKING. Anyone has any insight as to whether its REALLY safe down there?
The clinic im going to has FDA approved lasers and equipments. The doc seemed promising.

But idk anyone irl who has done it. So any help here would be great.

I got my first laser hair removal done on the outside of my ears last Friday. I trimmed my ears the day before my appt.

The technician used a Yag laser and did a single pass on both ears.
When I checked in the mirror today, the trimmed hairs are still growing.
Shouldn't the laser have zapped them? Sorry if this is a dumb question.