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I’m pretty over shaving constantly, but I don’t think I can afford to go somewhere to get laser or electrolysis done professionally right now. How effective are at-home options? Which models of devices are recommended, if any?

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[–] lazyneet@programming.dev 8 points 19 hours ago

I've tried at-home IPL and professional electrolysis.

  • IPL is like weak laser treatment. 6 months of it will reduce some of the dark hairs but not all.
  • Pro electrolysis works but it gets expensive because of the large number of hairs.

I too am curious about hair removal options as I'm still shaving my face once or twice daily.