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Laser Hair Removal for Brown Skin?

Hi my skin is of brown color and i am thinking of getting laser hair removal treatment on my face with Candela Gentle LASE (Alexandrite laser). will...

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Best Alternative to Laser Hair Removal for Dark Skin?

I was told my dark complexion makes me a bad candidate for laser hair removal. What are my alternatives for permanent hair removal?

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Best Laser Hair Removal For African American Skin?

What is the best method of laser hair removal for people of darker skin example ; african women? And would a single method of laser hair removal...

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Discoloration After Laser Hair Removal on African American Skin

Today I had my first laser hair removal session. Tonight I noticed about 1x1 inch of discoloration on the right side of my face and about a 2x0.5 inch...

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Cynosure for Hair Under Chin? (Dark-Skinned African American Female)

I am a dark skin african american female. I have a small to moderate amount of black hairs underneath my chin. I heard that lasers may scar or burn...

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I Am Black I Have Burn Face from Lazer Hair Removal, Will It Heal?

On my face on my cheeks left right and chin neck neck has a dark mark

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African American Male Wondering if Laser Hair Removal Will Work for Very Tough Beard Hair?

Over the last year even right after shaving my face looks like I have a very dark 5 o'clock shadow. I am wondering if laser hair removal will help...

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What Is The Best Laser Hair Removal Option For Mixed-Race Skin With Black Hair? (photo)

I would like to get laser hair removal on my legs. I am half Asian, half black. I have medium brown skin (the colour of a paper bag). My leg hair is...

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African American Seeking Laser Hair Removal?

HI, I have medium brown skin tone and coarse black hair. I am looking for a good laser for hair removal... permanently. I have tried a diode laser...

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Skin Darkening After Laser Hair Removal on Dark African American Skin. Is It Permanent?

I just had my first laser hair removal treatment today, I am a dark skinned Aftican American and was told my setting was 6. When it first started, it...

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