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How to Remove Blonde Peach Fuzz?

kate25Sep 8, 2009
I have fair skin with blonde hair. I have some "peach fuzz" on my face (mostly on my chin/sideburn area) that really bothers me and I want to get rid of. From what I've read, it seems that laser hair removal or IPL will only work for dark hair. Is there any way to get rid of this?

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