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I just completed laser hair removal of my underarms, bikini, feet & toes. I am not an ideal candidate (I have light-olive colored skin and my hair is brown-light brown with some blonde hairs). I completed 8 sessions over more than a year (every 8 weeks). I am very pleased with the results. My underarms worked the best with only some thin, blonde hairs left. My bikini worked well with still some stray hairs left. My feet & toes did not work as well because there were more blonde hairs there, but none the less is still much thinner than it was. The technician used more than one type of laser on me but I do not know what they were. The reality here is that laser hair removal is not a miracle. Since hair grows in cycles it is actually impossible to remove all the hairs with just one session - even with an ideal candidate. You have to have realistic expectations, and a good professional should share that with you up front. Anyone who gives you guarantees of permanent hair loss is suspect. I did a lot of research before I made my decision to move forward and on who I would use. I made appointments for three consultations. The person I eventually choose was by far more expensive, but I was also by far more comfortable with her expertise as well as more comfortable with the fact that she used more than one machine (in other words, she wasn't trying to sell me on just one machine because that's all she had). Laser hair removal does not come without risks, I've read horror stories of botched work - and that readers, CAN be permanent. Make sure you choose a reputable technician and be willing to pay the price. And one last thing, anyone who tells you that laser hair removal is not painful is an outright liar. I had some sessions where tears just came running out of my eyes (underarms is where it really hurt the most). I took two different types of over the counter pain relievers prior to each session and also used a topical anesthetic. The pain goes away quickly, but trust me, it hurts. I waxed for years and the pain of waxing is nothing compared to this pain. But now that I'm done its all worth it. I would do it all again without a doubt.