This is one of a handful of places that always seems to have a Groupon available for laser hair removal. Usually that would make me somewhat hesistant but the prices were too good not to at least give it a shot. So I bought my Groupon for the small area option, opting to get my underarms done since it's a less conspicuous area in case something goes awry. Then I called and made an appointment that was almost 2 months away. Ugh, the cost of being on Groupon I guess.
I had already done my research and I knew that since I'm naturally dark-haired and fair-skinned, it makes me the perfect candidate for laser hair removal. Pasty whiteness for the win (sidenote: I'm really not THAT white)! The first appointment I was a little nervous because I've heard everything from it hurts like holy hell to it's not painful at all. I would rate the pain of my first appointment at a 5 on a scale of 1-10, with it being about the equivalent of waxing. I was given the warning that it feels like a rubberband being flicked against the skin, which I'd say is a pretty accurate description. I won't lie, it hurt but definitely nothing unbearable. And the good news is that the whole procedure only lasts a few minutes (well, for underarms. Something like getting your legs done would probably be 20+ minutes. I would suggest NOT to start out with a big area!).
I just had my second (out of three) appointments today. From the time I walked in, I was in and out in under 10 minutes and this time, I'd only rate the pain at a 2.
Appointments are spaced a month apart to allow for the new hair growth cycle and after that initial appointment, I've barely had to shave. It's been glorious! The best part is that once you buy your first Groupon, they offer Groupon prices for anything else you want to get done after that. And now I already have a mental tally of everything in order that I'm planning to laser. I'm not going to go the Kim Kardashian route and become completely hairless or anything like that but to not have to shave my legs or underarms ever again?! Girls, you know what I'm talking about! And guys (I'd be surprised if any of you made it this far but), seriously, if you have any hair on your back whatsoever, buy that Groupon now. Highly recommended. read more