I got laser hair removal done in advance before summer comes. It's super convenient lol
Shaving my underarms and calves with a razor every morning while showering before going to work was such a hassle that I felt like my quality of life was plummeting. Plucking with tweezers made my eyes blurry and my neck hurt, and going to a waxing salon to have the hairs pulled out was so painful it brought tears to my eyes, so I gave up after going a few times. On top of that, I felt like self-hair removal was irritating my skin, causing ingrown hairs and even hyperpigmentation, so I finally decided to bite the bullet and find a permanent solution.
I received laser hair removal using the Apogee machine this time. I heard it is hygienic because it shoots lasers into the air without gel, and the treatment time is incredibly short, so I made an appointment and went in haha. I changed into a gown in the changing room and lay down on the bed, and the director swept over me at a really fast pace. Perhaps because a cold breeze was constantly blowing along with the laser, it wasn't as painful as I expected, except for a slight stinging sensation ㅠㅠ
I've had my third session so far, and it's a whole new world because I can see the hair growth rate slowing down noticeably haha. Before, it used to be stressful because the hair would grow back prickly like pencil lead after just a day, but now, even if I don't pay attention for about a week, it grows back thin, almost like downy hair. Since the hair has become thinner, my pores are less noticeable, and my skin texture looks smoother, so I think every day that I made the right decision to do this.
The biggest advantage of all is that I no longer have to waste time shaving every morning, haha. I signed up for a 5-session package and have two left. I'm already so excited because once I finish the remaining sessions, I think I'll be able to wear sleeveless tops and shorts to my heart's content this summer without worrying about underarm sweat. If you are still damaging your skin while doing self-hair removal at home, I highly recommend starting laser hair removal as soon as possible!