Hi there…
I have been suffering for some time now with hair removal options. I actually took to shaving my arms when it got to the point that I wouldn't raise my hand in class if I was wearing a short sleeve shirt for fear that everyone would be staring at my arms. Regarding the bikini area, unfortunately, I can't shave there as the result is horribly painful ingrown hairs and a 1-inch span of red bumps along the upper-thigh. I have dark hair for approx. a 2-inch span across the top of each upper-thigh - it got this bad after 16 and has remained so ever since so that I can never wear a bathing suit - I always have to wear a wrap or board shorts. It is at the point that when I saw 60s style bathing suits (like in James Bond) with the belt and all I bought one in every color, because they actually covered the area enough so no hair was visible, but these are rarely carried in stores so I don't hold hope for finding/relying on them. I just can't deal with it anymore - I only wear the 'boy-short' underwear so I don't have to see any hairs 'sticking out' when I get undressed or try things on in a store. I'm not looking to be bare, just normal/natural.
But I have tried shaving, waxing and many creams and before I pour any more money (currently paying for a Master's degree) into it I want to be sure that I will get results. So for the bikini area does anyone have a preference for laser vs. electrolysis or does one give better results than the other? I have light skin, with dark hair and I burn, then tan to medium brown (Italian/Irish blend). If anyone can help or refer me to somewhere in the NY area for consultation/advice I would appreciate it. Thanks so much!