Hair removal - Electrolysis (I need advice!)

**MaryJane** · May 8th, 2006, 07:04 AM

Have any of you tried anything similar to this?

http://www.babyliss.com/uk/produits_epilation.php

http://www.babyliss.com/uk/fiche_pro...70&id_gamme=21

I'm tempted to buy it but I'm not sure...do you guys think it will really work???

Barbara · May 8th, 2006, 07:19 AM

I've done a research for the Babyliss Electroliss last week, on the site it seems great, but then I saw what users posted on forums and it was not so positive: you have to do the electrolysis AND need to do the hair removal afterwards all the same (no shaving!), it takes a long time and only last like a couple of months.

A*O · May 8th, 2006, 08:51 AM

The only way to get effective electrolysis is by going to a salon and having someone else do it - and from my (brief) experience it fucking HURTS! Also, electrolysis is only a permanent solution after repeated treatments - it's absolutely not a one-off thing. Depending on where you want what removed and/or your budget, I'd go for waxing if you can stand the repeats and the pain OR laser.

Tiara · May 8th, 2006, 10:34 AM

My auntie had electolysis on her top lip a few times but it didn't work for her.

**MaryJane** · May 10th, 2006, 05:57 AM

Hmmm ok, it doesn't sound like it would be a good investment then!

Thank you girls!

sherbear905 · May 10th, 2006, 12:29 PM

I just made an appointment for laser hair removal, and part of their deal is that I have to have a doctor's examination before hand, breast check and all. Anyone else have to do that before laser??

AliceInWonderland · May 10th, 2006, 12:52 PM

^ NO I DIDN'T; but i can't be pregnant or on accutane (which i'm not) so its fine...i guess. What part of the country are you IN?

sherbear905 · May 10th, 2006, 02:49 PM

^^Ohio! I'm not comfortable with this whole carney doctor visit thing, especially a breast exam for chrissakes! I may have to look into a different location. This lady is a nurse..

A*O · May 10th, 2006, 05:36 PM

It never does any harm to have a breast check but that has NOTHING to do with laser treatment for hair removal!!! I'd be suspicious too. Either they are trying to sting you for the cost of a full medical check, or there's something weird going on. Proceed with caution.