Do you dare to laser hair?

I visited HerMD to finally try out laser hair removal, I’ve been told previously that I could not receive it due to the laser not being darker skin friendly. So when I found out that HerMD was not only minority woman owned but had laser hair services that was pigmented skin friendly, I had to try it.
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I decided to start with my underarms because it's a small area. Honestly I wanted to do my upper lip but scared if my face freaked out or I couldn’t take the pain (which I’ll get into later).

The procedure itself took under 30 minutes. It was quick and I had minimal discomfort. I was told in the spots where hair is more thicker, it can be a little more uncomfortable. I’m a cry baby, but overall it was not bad.

I can already tell my hair is not growing back as much/quick as it once did and I’m excited to share the rest of my journey at HerMD with my laser hair journey!
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Laser Hair Facts/Tips You need to know

• Don’t wax or hair remover before having the service done
• You shouldn’t wax or use hair remover while you're having your laser treatments going. They need your hair follicles to have its roots to be most effective.
• You want to have hair, you can shave a day or two before
• Everyone’s hair grows in different so be sure to get a consultation before having service done
• For best results 6 or more treatments are needed with 4-6 weeks apart
• You’ll have to get maintenance/touch ups once or twice a year to maintain it, hormones play a big part in hair growth.

Aftercare:
No extra heat, no strenuous activity after the procedure

Make sure you follow my journey and check out HerMD here.