7 Women Get Real About What It Feels Like To Get Laser Hair Removal

“I’ve been getting treated for laser hair removal for about a year and a half. Every 10 weeks, I get my legs fully lasered, thigh, calves, everything. I have a relatively high pain tolerance, but I really don’t think the treatment hurts at all. I would describe it as quick pinches with a slight burning sensation. The ‘pain’ only lasts for about a second, so by the time you even notice it, it’s over! Your skin is supposed to react to the treatment, which means that it is working. So for 24 hours after getting treated, I have red bumps around my legs but it’s not too noticeable unless you really look close! Sometime it gets a bit itchy, but honestly, it’s nothing that bothers me too much. The results are truly worth it. While people think laser hair removal is permanent, it’s definitely a continuous treatment. For the first six to eight times, you will find yourself still needing to shave, but the hair grows back slower and slower.” —Emilie S., 25