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I am new to the board. I am located on the north side of Chicago and in my early 30s. I am considering electrolysis.
I have fairly fine, blond hair on my face (cheeks, jaw, upper lip and chin). Some of the hair on my upper lip is darker, but not really coarse. My upper lip is the only area I have ever treated - waxed a bit years ago, but for the last few years I have just been bleaching. I don’t pluck much. I have noticed 2 or 3 hairs on my chin growing longer and thicker . I have bleached these hairs, but am hesitant to start plucking. I have felt the need to bleach my upper lip more frequently lately. These hairs really stand out in the sunlight and I feel the need to remedy this situation. I want to remove the hair on my chin and lip. I don’t mind the cheek hair.
Based on reading these boards, it sounds like electrolysis might be the best solution to my problems. I have a few questions.
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Am I correct in my assumption that electrolysis is probably the best course to start now - and to avoid plucking and waxing AND laser?
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Right now, my hair isn’t that noticeable. Will treatment with electrolysis make it more noticeable or make it grow back darker and thicker for a time? Right now, I have mostly soft hair. I don’t want to have to deal with stubble or shaving daily. I am inclined to leave it as is if making it worse is a possibility. This is definitely my main concern.
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Anybody have any recommendations in Chicago?
Right now I am trying to or have scheduled consultations with the following practitioners:
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Cassandra McCabe (found by searching this board). I haven’t heard back from her yet, but am hoping she will be able to see me.
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Mariana Darida
She is not mentioned on this board, but is a CCE and has 27 years experience. She uses the Apilus Platinum and something called Pico Flash. I am going to see her tomorrow.
Does anybody have experience with the practitioners above or someone else they can personally recommend?
I would appreciate any feedback or information. I am quite nervous about this entire process. As I mentioned, my problem isn’t horrible right now and my main concern is making it worse.
Thanks,
Jen