Is there such thing as permanent hair removal?

I've been told by a nurse who does laser hair removal that it's not permanent and he said that it's only about 70%- 80% effective. Apparently 20%-30% of the hair keeps coming back. You have to get your hair lasered every six months or so depending on skin and hair type. This can become very expensive. So is there a permanent solution?

Is there such thing as permanent hair removal?

the reason it takes so long is that there are different hair cycles so some follicles might not even grow out till later in life , but it does reduce the visible amount of hair, it does kill the follicles , and yes it can be expensive. and if done enough time it will completely remove alot of the hair and then you would just go in for occasional touch ups , for example once every 4-5 years.

Is there such thing as permanent hair removal?

Aside from permanently accepting that this is the way your body is? Nope, not that I know of.

Is there such thing as permanent hair removal?

Electrolysis? Is that the same as laser hair removal?

Is there such thing as permanent hair removal?

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Is there such thing as permanent hair removal?

Laser can be permanent but some areas are much more resilient to it and can take longer before they are permanent.

For example, the facial area (lip,chin, neck,etc) take a lot more sessions because of the hormones/glands linked to that area (same reason why most women break out around their chin.) Below the waist laser is very effective and with fewer sessions. Beware - you can't get laser if you are tanned - the lighter your skin, the more effective it is.

Electrolysis is not the same as laser and stay away from it! I was doing it for about 2 years and it made the hair grow in more because they weren't doing it right.

Is there such thing as permanent hair removal?

I believe SOME laser hair removal is permanent. There are many diff types (eg: IPL) of lasers %26amp; best results on pale skin with dark hairs. The 2 beauty clinics I've had treatments at have produced very noticeable permanent results on me.

I have had 2-4 treatments done to 3 diff areas and I believe it has definitely produced some permanent results. 3 treatments were done to 1 particular area about 10yrs ago %26amp; i havent noticed any more new hair growing there.

They generally recommend 4-8 treaments per area, as hair grows in 3 diff stages so even though hair is there, may not be actively growing (still attached to follicle). Only affects the actively growing hairs.

It is very costly though %26amp; can be painful so you may want to ask about pain relief gels.