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Reviewer:
Award
Mon Feb 06 2006
Be sure to pull skin gently while treating, if the hair doesn't come out really easily it's not "done" enough. Make sure your salt/water is the right mix and to keep fingers moist. Be Patient, it takes a while but it's worth it.
I'm not going to lie, it hurts. But not THAT bad, no more than tweezing those stubborn hairs out.
Very good buy for the money
Reviewer:
Sandra
Fri Jan 06 2006
I just want to say one thing. You better have good eyesight! Before you decide to purchase any needle-based electrolysis unit, assess your vision and dexterity. Take a pin and practice placing the tip of the pin at the base of a hair in the area you want to clear. If you can't see well enough for that, you won't see well enough to insert the thin stylet into the folicle either.
My example is that I wanted to do my underarms. I've had laser removal done, and I wanted to do the pick-ups myself. However, by the time I stand in front of a mirror, A) I cast a shadow and dim my view, B) I have to leave room to manouver the stylet, and I'm not close enough to see!
Oh, and the other difference between this and a professional system is that this uses a current, where as high-end systems use heat. The professional system is able to kill a hair much quicker, because it is able to instantly heat the tip of the needle right down at the root of the hair. With a current-based system, it is electricity that generates the heat to kill the hair, but it just takes a longer time. This is why you need to get the needle down there, activate it, and then *wait* in order to really kill the hair. Trust me, you don't need to be doing the work twice.
Enjoy!
I love this product
Reviewer:
Gina
from Tumwater, WA Sat Nov 12 2005
I've had unwanted hair problems on my chin and my neck for years.....it seems to run in my family. And I just can't afford professional electrolysis. This product is amazing. It does sting a little, especially in sensitive areas, but it's well worth it to get rid of embarassing hair. I haven't been able to use it much since I purchased it just because I need to get a better mirror just for this, but I did get rid of a small patch of hairs on my chin that use to drive me nuts. It's been 3 weeks now and only a few of them have grown back and will need a second treatment. Words of advice though ladies (or men as the case may be) if you have tweezed or shaved in the past and the hairs you want to remove are thick, don't pay any attention to the directions that say the hair will come out easily. Even if you use this product correctly and it does what it's supposed to do...it's still going to feel like regular tweezing when you pull that hair out.
Patience a requirement
Reviewer:
Maggie
from New Jersey Sat Oct 15 2005
I have had my unit for about ten years and I would try to use it off and on when I could not get to an electrolysis. I was surprised to hear so many people said it had broken unless the newer units are not made as well. I am still waiting to give a verdict as I have just begun to intensly use the product since the cost of professional hair removal is so expensive. You do need to read the instructions, and you do need to have patience.Because the growth is fairly extensive I know it will take time. I do feel as if I can see a difference in the amount of hair coming in and also of the feel of the hair coming in. It is not as coarse.
Fantasic Product!!!
Reviewer:
Janna
from Long Island, New York Tue Aug 30 2005
I used laser hair removal and it works fine, except, some hair still goes back. With this product, you hit the the follicle, and it DOESN'T grow BACK!! It's great! The only problem I had was that the battery wasn't easy to pull out. I pull the battery out because I dont trust the dial on the product. Their's no click to asure that the product is off and it stopped working. Other than that, The product really works!!! Try it, and read the directions clearly, it really works, Janna.
Fantasic Product!!!
Reviewer:
Janna
from Long Island, New York Tue Aug 30 2005
I used laser hair removal and it works fine, except, some hair still goes back. With this product, you hit the the follicle, and it DOESN'T grow BACK!! It's great! The only problem I had was that the battery wasn't easy to pull out. I pull the battery out because I dont trust the dial on the product. Their's no click to asure that the product is off and it stopped working. Other than that, The product really works!!! Try it, and read the directions clearly, it really works, Janna.
I couldn't handle it
Reviewer:
Doug
from Portland, Oregon Wed Aug 24 2005
I decided to try this, since needle electrolysis is the only widely-proven method of permanent hair removal. To be honest, I couldn't get any hairs removed with this device. I'm sure it works, yes, but it is quite difficult to get right. You will need a very steady hand, and much practice to be able to insert that tiny needle just right into the hair follicle, and even then, you can't always tell if it's on target. I found the needle to be very invasive feeling, and it stung even when the power was off!
Like I said, I'm sure it works and I've heard of others successfully being able to use this... but I don't think I can put up with it anymore.
First time user
Reviewer:
ncgirl
from Raleigh NC Wed Aug 10 2005
I used my home electrolysis unit as soon as it arrived. It does work well and I am thrilled to have it for intermittent use between visits to my electrolysist. It does takes skill and time to learn to use it correctly. Be patient as you learn how to keep your hand moist, keep the probe steady as it goes in and then pick the hair out after its been treated. I would also suggest a magnified mirror with a light. Overall the unit works well, the current is strong and Its less expensive than paying someone to do it for you.
Relief is in sight
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Debbie Kukla
from Commerce, MI Wed Jun 22 2005
With the power level set at 2, there was minimal discomfort. So very glad to see the complete hairs slip out. Wasted over 2 years of my time with an electric tweezer type. (their statement was- "Be patient. Some hairs require more than one treatment") With the tweezer type, you had to stretch the skin. My upper lip still shows the effects of doing that, not a pretty sight. With this machine, there were a few temporary red spots. Most went away within hours, some by the next day. Added an extra reading light to my makeup mirror which greatly helps.
it seems to work like a professional tool
Reviewer:
Angie
from Florida Tue Jun 14 2005
I like it so far, you just have to find the right settings for your type of skin.
I dunno. . .
Reviewer:
christi
from california Fri May 27 2005
It definitely is difficult to use. I tried once a couple of weeks ago (when I got it), and got it to work on 3 hairs. The directions suggest that you start with the lowest setting, but that didn't work for me & I was a bit of a chicken with turning it up (Once I turned it up too high & it hurt badly, so I was afraid to turn it up at all.), so I kept moving the needle around in the hair folicle (sounds horrible, but it's not) trying to feel the "tingle," to no avail. I've had little scabs (tiny) on the hairs I messed with that have taken 2 weeks to go away (not as bad as the ingrown hairs that I experience with waxing & shaving, though), so I might wait until AFTER bikini season to try again. I will try again, though, and i think that after I get the hang of it it will be worth it. I'm a slow learner. :)
So, don't buy it unless you're patient. I'm too cheap to get it professionally done (poor grad student), so it's worth it to me no matter how difficult.
Professional results at home!!
Reviewer:
Debbie
Fri Apr 29 2005
Great product. Does what it says it will do. I read all the reviews and instructions prior to first use, which really helped. You can tell when you have hit the hair follicle, because you will see a small amount of discharge from the follice when the tip is inserted. Good light and a magnifying mirror are definately a plus. Just be patient; like anything else that you have never tried, it takes practice. No more painful than professional electolysis, but MUCH cheaper. If you are thinking of buying this product, go for it! If you don't like it your not out a lot of money. Good Luck!
Be careful
Reviewer:
k
from Canada Mon Mar 28 2005
You can do permanent damage to your face with this product. Positive results are extremely difficult to achieve since it's hit or miss to actually contact the folicle root with this device, probably through no fault of the machine itself, just by nature of the task at hand. Sticking a tiny needle into the right pore is not easy. Applying the needle on the lowest power setting, into a pore for about 15 seconds resulted in a deep pitting scar on my face that will hopefully go away after time. It has been about two weeks already.
I've decided to save up my money and consult a professional. You probably know deep inside that you should too.
Painless Tweezer
Reviewer:
Roseann
from New York Tue Apr 20 2004
This product seems to do what is claimed. I find it far superior to creams. The pricing is economical, and it beats sitting for electrolysis, because I live in an area that is not that conveient to electrolysis salons.
Great product, but be careful
Reviewer:
Carrie Rosado
from Texas Wed Mar 23 2005
I gave this 4 out of 5 stars because it is imperative that you be very careful while using this product. The first time I used it, I had the dial set at 1, and still burned my face, which has scarred now. DO NOT insert the tip at an angle, but go straight down with it. The tip actually went just under my skin and made blisters. I did try again, though, with great results. The product works very well, after learning what I did wrong. With proper use, there is a minimum ammount of pain and no hint that anything was ever done except hairless skin. Just be sure to have a magnified mirror and really good light so that you don't have to "search" for the pore and burn the skin around it. I would recommend this product, just warn to use caution.
Love it!
Reviewer:
Sherry
from Seattle Wed Mar 23 2005
A couple of months ago I spent 100 bucks on Finally Free, and could never get the thing to work. So I went back to this dependable little one which I have used before. Only problem is that you have to have a LOT of patience because it is very slow progress, at one hair at a time. Hair cycle is such that a new and different batch of hairs show up 2 or 3 times again. But this happens with any permanent hair removal program. To get completely done took me nearly a year. (Could have been faster if I was doing it regularly) I was so embarrased about my bikini line though, that it was absolutely worth it and the results are real. I will finally wear a bikini now! THE BEST!
Electrolysis (permanent hair removal)
Reviewer:
Jackie
from WI Fri Feb 25 2005
Product is very good. If you are thinking about this for a large amount of hair removal I wouldn't recommend it. However, works wonderfully for small amounts. Just remember to read the directions...very important!
careful with the tip!
Reviewer:
anna
from texas Fri Feb 11 2005
i am pleased with this product over all but i am unhappy with the fact that one of my tips (you get two with the order) bent before i even got to use it! carful when putting together. i used this for hair on my chin....they haven't grown back so i would recomend this if your looking to remove a few hairs for good.
I love it as much as I did before!
Reviewer:
Wendy B.
from Northeast Tue Jan 25 2005
I had one of these a few years, and bought another one when wires finally broke by battery connections. I use it to remove hairs in pimples and inflamed spots, as it easily "boils out" the infection at the same time without pain or damage to tissue. Amazing product, awesome price for the help it does for me!
update on my previous review
Reviewer:
Sue
Sun Jan 09 2005
I reviewed this a few weeks ago after using it one time. I was pleased and just wanted to update my experience after using it these past few weeks. I have been using setting #6 for hairs on my chin and #3 for fine upper lip hairs. I love it. I was able to cancel my electrolysis appointment last week and won't be going back for 2 more weeks. This is perfect for extending the timeframe between visits. None of the hairs I have treated have come back and the pain is very tolerable. I do get more swelling than when its done professionally and sometimes I even get scabs. But they go away after a couple of days and I have not had any scaring. I highly recommend this product as it does what it says it will do. My advice is to follow the directions and don't treat too many hairs at one time. I tend to overdo everything and the day I did that, I was very swollen and red and it took about 4 days for it to disappear. If you are thinking about purchasing it, DO IT! If you don't like it, you have not wasted alot of money as its very inexpensive.
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