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Is there a solution or different method I can use to permanently remove the grey hair?

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denis555Sep 23, 2018

Hi, I'm a male and have had laser hair removal on my entire bikini area. I should have researched it better before I started as I now have several grey hairs remaining that apparently laser treatment does not treat. 

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