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Silk’n Story Part III

Half-Way Mark: Home Use Hair Removal Results

By , About.com Guide

Silk’n is a home use light-based hair removal device that I’ve been using on my legs and underarms. If you’re coming to this page first, start reading the review from the beginning with part I to get the best possible picture, especially if you’re considering buying one for yourself.

After my second treatment, I only cut out using Silk’n on the upper half of my legs so I could make the cartridge last longer. HomeSkinovations, the maker of Silk’n also sent me a third cartridge, but I haven’t had to use it yet.

And the Results Are...

I’ve used Silk’n for a total of four times, two weeks apart. I’m very impressed with my results! So far, my eyeball estimate would be a 60% hair reduction in my underarms and about 75% on my legs (the bottom half that received all four treatments). Most of the hair is gone, but there is some hair making up that group that has grown back lighter and finer.

Underarm hair really is, well, the pits. My hair is dark, so the day after shaving I would start to see a shadow. Well, not anymore. Since the hair has been reduced so much, there’s no shadow and you can’t see the hair from afar, even going days without shaving. Less shaving means fewer ingrown hairs, not as much irritation, less time in the shower and use of my razor.

Less leg hair has also been really nice. Even if I skip a couple days of shaving, the skin is still soft, and the hair is so much less noticeable.

Plus Points with Silk’n Home Use Hair Removal Device

It’s really been so easy to use. The large head of the Silk’n system lets you get the job done fast. I also love the fact that there’s no charging involved, so it’s ready to go when I am.

Update. Read my results after six treatments. My Silk'n Story: Part IV shares more progress with you.

As is common in the beauty industry, the writer was provided with Silk’n for the purpose of reviewing it. The system will be returned back to the company when she's completely done with doing all of the necessary treatments. While it has not influenced this review, About.com believes in full disclosure of all potential conflicts of interest. For more information, see our ethics policy.

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