Laser Hair Removal
Reddit take
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Laser hair removal is widely regarded on Reddit as a highly effective, albeit expensive, solution for reducing hair density and eliminating chronic ingrown hairs. While many users report life-changing results for conditions like PCOS and folliculitis, it is frequently described as a long-term investment rather than a quick fix, often requiring 10 to 20+ sessions for significant results.
Pros
- Highly effective at curing chronic ingrown hairs and folliculitis
- Significantly reduces hair thickness and density, making regrowth sparse and thin
- Improves overall skin texture by reducing the need for frequent shaving
- Provides faster results for skin clearing than topical skincare alone
Cons
- High financial cost for professional treatments
- Requires a major time commitment, often involving 10 or more sessions
- Not a guaranteed permanent 'cure' for everyone; hair may still grow back slowly
- Risk of paradoxical hair growth (increased growth) in rare cases
Caveats
- Effectiveness is heavily dependent on the specific combination of hair color and skin tone
- Does not typically treat existing trapped ingrown hairs, but prevents new ones from forming
- Requires professional assessment of hair depth and texture to ensure safety and efficacy
- Potential for skin damage or complications on darker skin tones if the technician is inexperienced
Best for
- Managing PCOS-related hair growth
- Treating persistent ingrown hairs
- Thinning out very coarse facial or body hair
- Long-term reduction of hair maintenance
Avoid if
- Seeking a 100% permanent removal (electrolysis is often cited as the only permanent option)
- You have hair colors or skin tones that are incompatible with current laser technology
- You are unable to commit to the high cost and multiple sessions required
This summary uses balanced time weighting with about a 122-month half-life. The evidence is drawn from a moderate volume of mentions within r/SkincareAddiction, with a median source age of approximately 199 days.
Sentiment
18 positive (67%) · 6 mixed (22%) · 3 negative (11%)
Trust + time weighted score: +53% · raw score 56%
What redditors said (10 of 27)
Laser can temporarily fix this, electrolysis can remove it permanently, but that would only apply if you don’t want a beard anymore , because they can occur spontaneously.
As far as I’m aware, laser is the only viable treatment option as of right now, unless there’s something new.
I had laser hair removal for 3 years (got it 10 years ago) and it resulted in more hair growth for me.
Lasers can help a lot but they come with expense, and you really need someone who can properly assess depth, color and texture before recommending anything.
the texture should improve as you continue with laser sessions since less hair = less irritation from shaving
If you want faster results: • Microneedling or lasers help more than skincare alone
Best treatments are the ones you are trying to avoid - laser and tretinoin.
If you want the fastest route, I would probably ask a derm about peels or laser, but for at home stuff I would start with one body treatment product and be very consistent instead of buying ten things at once.
Laser hair removal if you’re willing to invest, best long term solution Already got it. Didn’t work.
You’d probably have to go for professional treatments like lasers, microneedling, or chemical peels if you want the completely clear.
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