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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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[–] phdepressed@sh.itjust.works 4 points 16 hours ago (1 children)

Only laser is more permanent. Also epilator is not advisable for the face (personally wouldn't recommend it at all).

[–] dandelion@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 points 15 hours ago (1 children)

the FDA classifies laser as only temporary hair reduction, AFAIK electrolysis is the only method of permanent hair removal 🤔

Laser is classified as temporary because about 10% of hair will come back while electrolysis is 100% effective if done right.

As for at home solutions, I've heard that at home laser isn't strong enough/isn't the right type of laser to be permanent, and shouldn't be used on facial hair anyway because it's thicker and stiffer, which makes laser less effective on it.