Tired of shaving all the time, I hear you either want laser or electrolysis. My area only has 2 electrolysis places and one isn’t accepting clients right now, the other looks like it is based out of a sketchy house. Do I commute an hour to another town or go to a mainstream laser location? What is better, what do I need to know?
Electrolysis gets the job done, but it’s painful and you have to do a lot of sessions.
If you have pale skin and dark hair, laser works really well. If you get good results, you will still have some hair leftover and some may grow back with time. However, it’s significantly less painful than electrolysis, and you won’t have to go as often (I went once a month), plus it’s over in about five minutes.
Assuming laser is a good option for you: If you have the money or your insurance covers it, then laser into electrolysis can be a very good option, or you could just go with electrolysis right out the bat. If you have financial problems and can handle having to deal with leftover hair, laser will probably work out better for you.
If you don’t have the right skin tone and hair color, then laser is not a great option in the first place.
Also, when it comes to anything medical, if it seems sketchy, it’s probably best to avoid it. At the very least, check their licenses to make sure they are up to date and don’t have any reports made against them.
The ND:YaG lasers at 1064nm can work on dark skin.