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I’ve spent years telling myself that I’m ready to get laser hair removal. Sure, it can be expensive and uncomfortable, and depending on the area of choice—it involves letting a stranger get up close and personal with your most intimate parts. But, as someone who waxes and shaves often, to imagine an end to the …

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Whether you have some pesky fuzz in spots you don’t want it, or you’re tired of shaving long stretches of hair, laser hair removal may seem like the most seamless solution. You’ve likely heard rumors about laser hair removal—from how much discomfort it begets to how well it works—so we’re here to clear up any …

Derms Break Down Exactly What to Expect With Laser Hair Removal Read More »

For some, laser hair removal is an easy process. While the number of sessions needed to become completely hair-free varies depending on the treatment area, skin tone, and hair thickness, it’s not always straightforward. This especially rings true for people with PCOS. Polycystic ovary syndrome affects as many as five million women of reproductive age …

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When I first began laser hair removal sessions on my sideburns, I had no clue what I was in for. All I could think about was that, in the foreseeable future, I wouldn’t ever have to sit through painful threading appointments for my sideburns again—and that was a goddamn miracle, as far as I was …

What It’s Like to Get Laser Hair Removal on Your Face, From Someone Who’s Done It Read More »

We’ll just put it out there: Everyone has thin, fine hair (as some would call it, peach fuzz) on their face. While there’s nothing wrong with this, many make it their mission to find a sure-fire way to de-fuzz said face—namely on the sideburns, lips, and brows. Waxing and shaving may work on areas of …

Electrolysis vs. Laser Hair Removal: Which Is Best For Facial Hair? Read More »

A few decades ago, receiving a laser hair removal treatment would have been rather risky for a person of color. These lasers weren’t made with darker skin tones in mind, and therefore, were safest for individuals with fair skin and dark hair follicles. The main disconnect was that the lasers did not properly distinguish hair …

Dark-Skinned What to Know About Laser Hair Removal Read More »

You and me, baby, ain’t nothin’ but mammals… so that means we have body hair. Yup — we’re all a little furry and while that’s totally OK and natural, some folks aren’t really about that life. See, humans are a very special kind of mammal: While others may freely bask in what mother nature gave …

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9 Facial Hair Removal Techniques That Get Rid of Unwanted Hair From tweezing to dermaplaning, here’s how to figure out what’s right for you. Facial hair removal doesn’t have to be overly complicated or excruciatingly painful, but the skin on your face is more delicate than the skin on your legs or armpits, so it’s …

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If you’re considering zapping off your body hair, you’re probably wondering about laser hair removal pros and cons. Actually, let’s back up first—if bod-hair removal is your thing (it’s totally okay to grow it out, by the way), there are plenty of temporary options at your disposal. You’ve got the classic, quick (and short-lived) shave, …

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