Moving on from the helpful advice others have supplied me about laser and electrolysis, I came across the oddly-named no!no! hair removal devices that use heat - see https://www.officialnono.co.uk/
I know nothing about this device. Has anyone used it?
No!No! Rebecca...I have just looked it up, I have done most things: creams, inhibitors, razors, epilators, salon laser, electrolysis, IPL laser and home IPL laser (a lot) but not seen this. The reviews I'm sure you have seen.
I expect like most of these it is geared to finer women's hair?
Alex
I went to the No-No website and read the 'How it works' section. There's an accurate description of the hair growth cycle. There is a statement that it uses 'heat-based' technology and is virtually pain free. It's basically marketing fluff.
They do not describe their technology at all. But they do say their technology sets them 'apart' from IPL and laser. That is misleading.
IPL and laser are also 'heat based'. With both of those technologies, intense light energy (broad spectrum or a single wavelength) is used to overheat hair follicles and cause hair death. Darker hair absorbs light energy more efficiently than light hair. That's how laser and IPL work.
It's unclear how No-No achieves similar results. I'm skeptical of this product.
I used a Philips Lumea Prestige IPL to finish my hair removal program after COVID closed my dermatology clinic. It was much slower than the lasers my clinic used, but it was effective. After six months of regular use, I had results that were essentially the same as if I'd used laser. It just took longer.
/LK
Hi,
I have used the No!No! and basically it's supposed to heat up a filament inside the device and the heat is transferred through the hair to the follicle where it stops the follicle from growing. It isn't a bad product, but it takes quite a while to see any results. I would suggest using the silken Glow Hair Removal instead. It maybe a bit more expensive, but the results are much better as I have used it on my legs and gotten good results so far.
OMG, is this thing still floating around out there. As the name implies, NO NO. All it is, is a fine filament that burns the hair off, it does not remove the root. The filament eventually wears out. It’s junk at its finest. Get a good epilator instead. I have been using epilators for years now. I only have to shave about every four weeks now. All my dark hairs have quit growing for the most part after about five years. It doesn’t hurt any more. Some people like me swear by epilators, some don’t like them as for some, epilating leaves ingrown hairs because they break off the hair instead of pulling out the complete hair and root. I like the Remington products best.
Interesting Jill! I have one other option (though I am a total epilator girl...I have 3) is the Sonique Ultra.
That is a rare bird. I have never used it haha. It is a high frequency ultra sonic hair remover...works on all hairs!
I should do an article on all these and my experiences .
Yeah I’ve tried various products from messy creams to chainsaws I think. lol the only thing I find works for me is the epilator. It gets the root out. As you probably already know, hair grows in three phases. Hugs, Jillleanne
Just thought I'd add...that I've had excellent results with IPL (but only on legs and torso, not on the face...as this modality only works on dark hairs). ...and the price was under $200 (American). At this point, those areas (sans groin) are about 99% hairless...and nicely smooth (based on HRT too). I'd be interested in something (inexpensive) for the face. I'm TRULY tired of shaving that area!!