I will shoot you with my laser...

Please say the title of this post in Dr. Evil's voice (from Austin Powers). It will sound much funnier.

I've got laser hair removal on the brain.  So I thought I would do a "Product Review" on it. Now remember, these are just my views on the whole thing from what I have experienced.  Make your own educated decision and don't just take my word for it. This is going to be long so if you want to know details keep reading, otherwise know that I {LOVE} laser hair removal and would recommend it at as long as you do your research beforehand. 5 STARS.

HAIR FREE... How awesome does that sound? Never having to shave again... Music to my ears.  But alas, laser hair removal has always been out of reach because of how expensive it can be.  $1000 for six treatments on your underarms? Ouch.  And then something wonderful happened...

GROUPON... $99 for six laser treatments.

HELLO! But of course, being the smart consumer I am I did my research.  I called the specific medical spa that was offering this deal and asked them all sorts of questions including the most important- what kind of laser do you use?  I researched that laser.  Looked okay.  Said it didn't hurt.  I understood how the laser was going to work.  So I bought the deal and scheduled my first appointment.  I have now had two appointments and my underarms have never been better or hair free. I barely shave.  I'm one of the few who took really well to laser hair removal.  Normally you don't start to see a reduction in hair until your fourth treatment. Well, rock on body of mine!  And it was completely pain free. SERIOUSLY. And fast~ 15 minutes.  And NO side effects. This laser rocked, as did my laser technician.  I'm glad I did my research.  So this is me giving 5 STAR to Vincent Surgical Center and the awesome laser they use. I wish I would have taken a "Before" picture. Oh well. Thank you Vincent!  Four more appointments to go...

And then I thought to myself, this is working so well I hope another $99 laser deal comes up.  And to my wishes Groupon, CityDeals, KSLDeals all started in on the bandwagon.  I had lots of $99 laser deals to choose from.  And once again I did my research.  If I called the specific spa and they didn't know what kind of laser they used that was a red flag. Yep. Don't go there.  My second $99 I choose was for The Forum.  I once again asked what laser they were using and about the laser tech (ie. how long they had been doing it, training, etc). Very friendly, very imformative and knew their stuff.  So I bought the deal.  When I got to Sanctuary Day Spa for The Forum treatments they asked if I wanted to upgrade. YES!  I spent 10 minutes talking to the laser tech having her explain in detail everything. She was awesome!  This laser wasn't as pain free, but was still 90% pain free. I think I only flinched about 5 times and it only felt like a pin prick, plus it was in a more sensitive area. After my appointment I talked to the owner of The Forum for another 15, 20 minutes. He just happened to be hanging out in the lobby when I went to check out.  He gave me even more info and explained why he would be able to get rid of my blonde leg hair if I ever decided I wanted to do that. WHAT? You can get rid of my blonde leg hair! YAY!  It's because their laser isn't just a "laser". There's also radio waves.  For blonde, gray, red hair and those with tanned skin they turn the laser level down and the radio waves up.  The laser isn't searching for the pigments.  The radio waves are taking care of business instead.  My laser tech has blonde leg hair and told me she'll try it and let me know if it works for sure.  So maybe one day I'll never have to shave my legs either... SWEEET.  I have actually bought another laser deal for Boyfriend to get his neck lasered and four of my girlfriends have also bought the deal with The Forum after I have told them about my experience.  Thank you CityDeals for offering it again! Due to the area in which I'm getting treatment with this laser I'm opting out of taking a "before" picture. Might be too graphic. With my one treatment experience so far I'm giving The Forum 5 STARS.

Overall, if you are interested in laser hair removal do you research.  I say it's awesome and I'm glad I did it.  My new moto... Hair Free by 2012!

FYI...Okay, and when I say "NEVER" I'm not necessarily being literal.  No company can guarantee 100% permanent hair removal.  That's because your hormones might change. It happens when you get prego or go through menopause or for various other reasons.  When your hormones change sometimes your hair growth patterns change to and you might experience a resurge in the hair department. Who knows.  But that's why no company can truly claim 100% permanent.  But "pretty much never" works for me...

*Disclaimer~ I am not affiliated with Groupon, CityDeals, KSLDeals, Vincent Surgical, Sanctuary Day Spa or The Forum.  I'm not getting paid or any free offers for expressing my views.  I'm just telling you what I think.