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Post by shakira8 on Oct 8, 2005 15:02:30 GMT -5
There is a anti-facial-hair cream,Vaniqa.I read some articles today and seems interesting,it slows down the growth of facial hair.Anyone tried it?Anyone knows how much it costs?
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yuna0z
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Post by yuna0z on Oct 8, 2005 17:30:44 GMT -5
I could use that  |
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Post by Peachy on Oct 8, 2005 22:02:41 GMT -5
haven't tried it and don't know how much it costs, but I do know that you have to keep using it, otherwise the hair will come back like it was before. . . you may want to consider laser hair removal, which is definitely much more expensive, but will ultimately have better results with less maintenance/upkeep -
questions, let me know
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Post by shakira8 on Oct 9, 2005 9:14:36 GMT -5
OMG,I just had a look at the prices,I could have electrilysis with that money!It's over 100$ a tube and you have to use it 2 times a day!It would be a good-not permanent,I know-solution if the cost was lower.Even if you stop it it takes the hair 8 weeks to grow back.If only it was cheaper...
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Post by hulagirl on Oct 9, 2005 9:38:03 GMT -5
Maybe you could have it waxed. It's not that expensive to have done and it lasts about 6 weeks.
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Post by Peachy on Oct 9, 2005 10:41:32 GMT -5
Of course you could also get self-wax kits from the store. Sally Hansen makes several varieties, under $10 at Wal-Mart, and there are other brands out as well. If you're afraid of the pain, the SH brand provides you with a topical benzocaine lotion for applying after you wax. . . but here's a trick: you can apply it about 15 minutes before, wash off your skin so the lotion residue doesn't prevent the wax from sticking (skin should still be numb b/c the benzocaine has penetrated), dry thoroughly and wax.
Peachy
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Post by shakira8 on Oct 10, 2005 3:17:05 GMT -5
Already tried that and now my hair are rougher than before,even the little smooth ones got worse!I'm thinking about bleaching them with a cream.I know it's not the greatest solution but at least they will not show as bad as now!Maybe if I find the money I'll try electrolysis.Not now of course,I'm broke,all of my money are spent on BE!
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Post by fawnmarie on Oct 10, 2005 12:28:45 GMT -5
Vaniqa is a prescription medicine. If you're not up to that, try fennel extract in aloe vera - it's been shown to significantly slow the rate of hair growth and the diameter (coarseness) of the hair. Needs to be applied twice daily, however.
Fawn
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Post by shakira8 on Oct 12, 2005 5:42:52 GMT -5
Just saw your post Fawn!So,aloe vera?Cool,I have A.V gel at home,when my extract is ready I'll try it!I also have fennel oil at home,could I use that until my extract is ready?
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Post by fawnmarie on Oct 12, 2005 8:12:57 GMT -5
I don't know if the fennel oil is a good replacement or not - is it essential oil? If so, probably yes, but take it easy.
The mixture should be applied twice daily and normal hair-removal procedures used. After a while, the hair coarseness and speed of growth will diminish. I've tried this on my legs, and it actually works.
Fawn
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Post by shakira8 on Oct 12, 2005 8:25:05 GMT -5
It's 100% fennel oil,that's what the label says.Oh,it also says not to be used if not dilluted.I found it at a health store.
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Post by jinglejane on Aug 14, 2006 15:15:03 GMT -5
I have tried vaniqa, it is expensive and does not work. I would suggest a couple sessions of laser hair removal instead. It kills the hair folicle at the root and hair grows in MUCH finer.
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Post by kittygurl on Aug 15, 2006 22:11:58 GMT -5
My mom does threading on me.
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Post by kittygurl on Aug 15, 2006 22:12:22 GMT -5
Threading is fun and easy and cheap and really ghetto lol
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Post by fawnmarie on Aug 20, 2006 18:48:55 GMT -5
I just went ahead and had the lady the does my eyebrows wax mine. Hurt like an SOB, but it lasts a long time, and it doesn't grow back any faster or thicker.
I also use wax strips from Sally Hansen. Works like a charm, and is cheap.
I'm out of fennel, need to get some for my legs!
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