I did one laser treatment years ago. It seemed to reduce the amount of hair for a few years. The treament caused some blockage of pores that required a antiobiotic I think to clear up (? long time ago) and made the skin look brown and saggy for awhile. Years later its all like it used to be. I recently had chin treatments - 2 with no clear affect. The place now says it takes 6-8 treatments to be "done" when they used to advertise 3 treatments. I think the jury is still out on laser treatments although I think for underarm's its probably the best way if it works. Oh yes, the beginning of the treatment feels like little zaps, by the end it hurts quite a bit. Think of someone getting you with a rubberband. One or two does not hurt to bad, now think of that for 1/2 hour. that's sort of what its like. Mary

I have course underarm hair, I have to exfoliate before I shave and even then there is still a shadow, almost like you can see the hair folicles underneath... Waxing armpits is a nightmare, its super painful, doesn't get all the hair cause they grow in many directions there. It gets really irritated there and usually some bleeding when the hair is pretty stubborn and has to be ripped out. I've been to many different salons to get armpits waxed and its always the same. The absolute worst is the more classy salons when they see that the wax didn't get all the hair they start plucking at you ... even if you're in tears, swollen and sore. They think they are doing you a favor ... I like the hole in the wall places where they don't look at you like your crazy if you say don't pluck me! I have no prob with arms or legs, in fact, legs is least painful. Mitchdesj, thanks for the info ...

Shaving DOES NOT MAKE THE HAIR GROW BACK THICKER or coarser. That's an absolute myth. But the stubbles can both feel and appear that way, especially if you have dark, coarse hair in the first place. I'm a razor user, doing so in the shower. I've never tried an epilator or threading device, so I can't speak to their efficacy. Seems a whole lot safer than waxes, chemical treatments, or lasers.

I thought I should come back and give an update. I had my consultation and they honored the Groupon. I got a huge deal of whole upper legs and bikini, 6 treatments for $320. The tech couldn't believe it and went to check with the manager to make sure the Groupon was real. She had offered me $2000 and then dropped to $1000 before I showed her the Groupon. I had a treatment 3 weeks ago. It was much less painful than waxing. She said she would like to turn it up a little the next time. I am not impressed with the client service the tech is providing. Her technical skills may or may not be fine. I don't know how to judge that. Her customer service skills leave a lot to be desired. First I had to wait for 20 minutes before she was ready for me. Next she left the room in the middle of my treatment to "take someone off a machine." Then she left again for many minutes, returned said she had an emergency phone call and would continue while staying on the phone waiting for someone to return to the call. I told her no go take your call and then return to me. I lay on the table covered in the goo used for the laser for twenty minutes before she returned. When she returned she explained she was taking care of a client, not a personal emergency. I will say something if this occurs again. It is unacceptable. I guess you get what you pay for. Today I noticed some small hairless spots, but that may be normal. However, I noticed that many shorter dark hairs seemed odd. They were falling out. YEAH!! I know that may not happen for all my hair, but was glad that I might have a little early success.