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Esther (shihui)
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Posted on Thursday, June 23, 2005 - 9:52 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

so tired of plucking armpit hairs. anyone know which brand of wax can remove hair and the roots leaving armpit hairless?
 

Tung Ru Yi (tung_ru_yi)
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Posted on Friday, July 22, 2005 - 1:14 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

my friend told me 8 minutes hair removal cream. Every time can last for 3 weeks.

ru yi
 

melgal (melgal)
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Posted on Saturday, July 23, 2005 - 11:24 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

wht brand is tht?
where can i get it?
 

Esteem Zero (ugly_teeth)
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Posted on Wednesday, July 27, 2005 - 12:33 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I tried a lot of products by Veet [advertised on TV before]. But non worked for me at all.

The hair removal cream smells.. and when i scrape off the cream after the stipulated time, i can see black dots still, though the hair are gone..

As for the wax, i tried the cold wax strip and find it really troublesome! It is really sticky, but it sticks on my hands when i removed it, rather than the hair.

Tried shaving, no use also.. epilating quite tough.. cause the hair has to grow to certain length then effective.

Up till now, i guess the most effective method is to pluck lor.

You can get all these hair removing products at places like Watsons, or Guardian Pharmacy. Some NTUC also got sell.. i got mine at Watsons.
 

Cleo Ann (rylee1411)
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Posted on Saturday, August 06, 2005 - 5:41 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Hi gers,can try IPL.I just went for it..Good man..after 2-3 times...almost hair free..maybe 2-3 strands left..and can lighten pigmentation.1 session costs 100bucks..go for it man
 

impulse41 (impulse41)
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Posted on Saturday, August 06, 2005 - 10:03 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

hi cleo,

where did u went for IPL? can share?
 

Tung Ru Yi (tung_ru_yi)
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Posted on Sunday, August 07, 2005 - 6:58 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

melgal

you got mail

ru yi
 

Unique (unique0909)
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Posted on Sunday, August 07, 2005 - 2:23 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Hi cleo,

Can u tell me where u got ur IPL done?

my email address is nggekmui@hotmail.com
 

Wendy_ (wendy_)
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Posted on Sunday, August 07, 2005 - 10:10 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

hi cleo,

i would like to know where you done your IPL too. my email is wenbp11@yahoo.com.sg

thanks.
 

Newbbi79 (newbbi79)
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Posted on Thursday, August 11, 2005 - 3:43 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Halo cleo,

I am interested in the IPL too..Please email to me at caterppi79@yahoo.com. tks.

Will it be pain during the process? how many times must we go before we can see results?
 

hup (kaya)
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Posted on Thursday, August 11, 2005 - 4:26 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Hi Cleo,
can email me at papersoup2003@yahoo.com.sg
 

Cindy (lolligal)
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Posted on Friday, August 12, 2005 - 12:56 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Same here... can email me? surerain@yahoo.com
Thanks alot, Cleo!
 

mi (yumil)
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Posted on Friday, August 12, 2005 - 11:36 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Hello guys
i tried IPL and spend abt $1600plusplus but the sad thing is after a while the hair tends to grow back.

i went back to the salon and they said that it could be due to hormones.which i have no problem with. but they insists that there was not refund.And they only guarantee for 1 yr of maintanences after you have finished the whole 10sessions.So think again if u wanna tried IPL again.U might be very disappointed

waxing is still the best.

i go for my regular waxing at wax affairs at holland. i feel very comfortable with the beautician.ladies u might wanna try.
 

Hazy (hazybreeze27)
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Posted on Monday, August 22, 2005 - 4:10 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Hi Cleo

Are u talking about Sarah? U did 3 sessions and almost hair free but she told me got to do min 6 sessions instead...
 

verie (stupeed)
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Posted on Tuesday, August 23, 2005 - 12:24 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

maybe if you're really hairy, the hair will grow back no matter what...like mine...i have been waxing and epilating for years but still got leg and armpit hair...hmmm
 

Jamie Cheong (jamie_c78)
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Posted on Tuesday, August 30, 2005 - 2:09 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

hi Cleo, pls email me on the details c_shermeen@hotmail.com
 

PrinCess (disneybaby)
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Posted on Tuesday, September 06, 2005 - 11:24 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Hi.. I am interested in the IPL but the ones i went required at least $1000 for 6 sessions. May I have your IPL contact pleasE?.. Thanks a lot
 

Peggy Gan (patali)
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Posted on Thursday, September 08, 2005 - 8:57 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Hi
I did my IPL+minimal laser at BCNG....it is an asthetic medical clinic managed by Drs....after 1st session I saw some results :-)...$136 per sesion...dony by female Dr Cindy Yang
 

starry starry (starbrightlite)
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Posted on Wednesday, September 21, 2005 - 2:58 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

IPL package for sale 10 sessions at $888
Expressions.

Pls contact me at 81216885 for more details
 

w800i (bikergal2004)
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Posted on Friday, September 23, 2005 - 8:43 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

anyone try their $199 promotion..with friends for slimming?
 

pink martini (pink_martini)
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Posted on Thursday, December 08, 2005 - 10:55 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

i went for waxing at beauty saloon. S$20.
not affordable to try IPL.
 

eMiLy (bedazzledbyemily)
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Posted on Wednesday, January 04, 2006 - 11:48 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Hi,any good salons to recommend for waxing armpit and also bikini?
 

Nel (sisimoyu)
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Posted on Thursday, January 05, 2006 - 11:08 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

hi1

have anyone tried KALO products? the miracle for INHIBITING Hair Growth
http://www.trachealth.com/AffiliateWiz/aw.aspx?B=55&A=3138&Task=Click&TargetURL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.trachealth.com%2fkalo%2fkaloprofile.htm
 

Local Gal (localgal)
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Posted on Thursday, March 23, 2006 - 4:02 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I think the problem with IPL is that, after a while you've stopped, the hair grows back. Yeah I bet it happens to Fann Wong too.

And pubic hair tends to grow back, removing them by hair removal lotions and shaving wont work because first of all the hair isn't removed from the root.

I think plucking has got to be the best option, extremely annoying though.
 

Angeline Poh (ah_bb)
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Posted on Thursday, March 23, 2006 - 2:10 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Cleo,

Care to share where u have done ur IPL at pohangeline@yahoo.com.sg

Thank you
 

Cutiesmurf (cutiesmurf)
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Posted on Tuesday, April 04, 2006 - 1:54 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

hi cleo,

where did u went for IPL? can share?
Pls email : gown_wed@yahoo.com.sg
 

Esther (tare1919)
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Posted on Saturday, April 22, 2006 - 1:06 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Anyone care to share thier IPL contact with me? I personally find that IPL is very x but if it worth i would like to give it a try.

pink martini,

You got to where for yr waxing?
 

Cutie Gal (cutie_gal)
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Posted on Tuesday, June 20, 2006 - 12:37 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Hi

Can share with me where u go for IPL? Effective? Costly?
Reali appreciate it. Thxs!
 

SL (crazyfrog)
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Posted on Wednesday, August 02, 2006 - 11:15 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Hi, cleo

Can email the details to me too: jasline_goh@hotmail.com. Tks
 

Sue (tacoball)
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Posted on Monday, October 02, 2006 - 6:06 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Hi cleo,

am interested too. can PM details to me too? Thanks
 

goober (grapey)
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Posted on Monday, October 02, 2006 - 10:27 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

in case you think that IPL is permanent.. its not. I have done it and when the hairs grow out you naturally want to shave it.. when you do that, the hairs get thicker, coarser and grow out again..(this is what happened to me lah) So, if you do IPL and you spot some hairs growing out, should go for more IPL OR go wax it. =)
 

eowyn (eowyn_1711)
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Posted on Saturday, October 14, 2006 - 11:16 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I always thought that IPL will 'kill' the roots of your hair, leading to less hairs???
 

val_sky (val_sky)
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Posted on Monday, November 27, 2006 - 1:09 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Hi I'm interested in IPL too, can Cleo email me the details to val_sky@yahoo.com.sg? Thanks a lot!!
 

Melissa (melpig)
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Posted on Wednesday, December 27, 2006 - 10:29 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Hihi

I am interested in IPL too, can someone e-mail me the details??

chuamel@gmail.com

thanks!
 

BP (cutie_gal)
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Posted on Thursday, December 28, 2006 - 10:22 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Me too,

Can email me at foo_0303@yahoo.com
Thxs
 

donut (pancakedonut)
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Posted on Sunday, December 31, 2006 - 9:35 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

hi, i read from somewhere that Hairaway @delfi specialised in permanent hair removal. Has any tried them? I would like to find out more on "safety + effectiveness + cost" before i engage their service. Thanks alot!
 

Eva Deng (evadeng)
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Posted on Tuesday, January 02, 2007 - 11:35 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Hi Cleo,

please PM me the details
 

Elluci (elluci)
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Posted on Tuesday, January 02, 2007 - 12:21 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Hi all,
pls pm me the details too or if anyone has details on ipl too im interested :-) thanks
 

simplyrusset (simplyrusset)
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Posted on Thursday, January 18, 2007 - 9:57 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I have tried IPL for underarms before. I did mine at Spahaven at Tanjong Pagar. i did it VERY cheaply at $80 per session because my mom signed on the promotion at tht time. i would really recommend those interested to do at Spahaven because the staff are not pushy at all..and they are very friendly.

but would like to add, the number of sessions tht you would require would vary from individual to individual hair growth. mine is incredibly thick & coarse so i required almost 10 sessions. but along the way, the hair growth got very thin. :-)

the process takes less than 5 minutes and it isnt painful. so goodluck:-)
 

lin2 (lin2)
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Posted on Thursday, March 01, 2007 - 4:10 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Hi simplyrusset

Is the IPL for underarms at SpaHaven good? After yout 10 sessions, does your hair grow back? Is the underarm hair 100% gone?

I really looking for a good hair removal place. If spahaven is good. I will try.

Awaiting for your answer.
 

Charlene (allybaby)
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Posted on Sunday, March 11, 2007 - 12:14 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Hi All,

I also hv issue with ugly underarm hair. Even if shave, you can still see the little black dots around. Will waxing remove all these?
 

Jamie Gian (autumnjune)
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Posted on Sunday, March 11, 2007 - 12:23 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

gals, i've this issue too..plucking and using the satin ice eplitator b4..now go for modern beauty salon for their new method GP (new version of IPL)..results not bad...8 session about 800 bucks..but beware the pple there are quite hardselling..
 

KyawSL (kyaw)
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Posted on Thursday, April 19, 2007 - 1:55 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Jamie the $800 package, will the hair grow back? Not permanent?
 

Alyssa Choo (alysc)
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Posted on Thursday, May 10, 2007 - 1:04 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Hi Cleo
Could you msg me where you got ur IPL done?

thanks alot~~
 

KyawSL (kyaw)
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Any one tried wheelock Dr Loh for hair removal. Wanting to research b4 committing
 

Ling (bellrin8880)
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Posted on Friday, May 25, 2007 - 5:51 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I usually use to shave off my armpit hairs. But before I do that, I would use the Japan bath salt to rub on the area with lotion and do a massage.

Afterwhich I would shave it off and shower. I will also apply ce cream after that to ensure the armpit area is not dry after shaving.
 

Alice (wonderlander151)
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Posted on Friday, June 01, 2007 - 2:27 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Hi Cleo

Can I also have the detail of your IPL session???

alice.lsl@gmail.com
 

Jacelyn Khoo (jacelynvega)
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Posted on Sunday, June 03, 2007 - 11:38 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Hello,

Jean Yip is offering a 10 session for permanent hair removal on the armpits at $1290... tatz the package i signed up with them..so far, i did only one session.. so still not good enuff to determine if this package is good... after i go for 2-3 times more then i will feedback to you girls again.. Itz not really painful..they will apply a very cold cream first then followed by the IPL like rod on ur armpit.. jus feel like red ants biting..
 

Ashley (ashleysg)
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Hi,

Has anyone try DPL (Dynamic Pulse Light) technology at Only Aesthetics? I have seen this advertisement on April issue of Shape magazine. It claims to be able remove hair for good and its better than IPL. Let me know if anyone has tried it. Thks :-)
 

Sarahq (sarahq)
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Hi Jamie,
I have also heard about GP at Modern Beauty.Do you know how much MB charged for leg hair removal? Have you finished all your sessions?

Hope you can share yr experience with me.My email is qyan09@yahoo.com
Thank you
 

adrella teoh (adrella)
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simplyrusset (simplyrusset)

can send me the contact..thanks in advance yea
 

adrella teoh (adrella)
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simplyrusset (simplyrusset)

can send me the contact..thanks in advance yea

ping_er86@hotmail.com
 

lin yann (linyaan)
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hi all,
l'm having a package on IPL hair removal with my regular beautician, located near katib mrt .if any of you gals interested to share it with me can email me @ linyaan@yahoo.com.sg
 

dream (fairytalesnomore)
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hi cleo.. and other ladies...could you share your experience with me too .. email me at.. yuledream@yahoo.com.sg Thanks!
 

littlemay (oohlahlah)
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Posted on Tuesday, August 28, 2007 - 8:21 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

The most effective way to remove armpit hair is to do IPL. I did mine 3 years ago with Strip at about $800 for 6 sessions. Until now, my armpit is still hairless.

$800 is quite steep now as IPL prices have come down. If you want, you can try Vivian at Beauty Box. She's charing $300 for IPL sessions i think.
 

Glenn (glenn)
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Posted on Wednesday, August 29, 2007 - 9:22 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

hi cleo,

please share your experience with me too .. email me at.. green_sour_apple@yahoo.com.sg

Thanks!
 

Chris (natal)
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Posted on Wednesday, September 05, 2007 - 9:06 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Hi,
Anyone has tried armpit threading?

My beautician provides this service but I haven't tried
 

Yuki (yuki31)
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Posted on Saturday, December 01, 2007 - 10:55 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

hi cleo,

please share your contact and experience with me too can email me at.. lkhjac@yahoo.com

Thanks!
 

cookienbrownie (cookienbrownie)
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Posted on Thursday, December 06, 2007 - 1:19 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

HI Cleo,

Can you share your experience and IPL contact too? cookienbrownie@gmail.com. Thanks!
 

lynteo (brittany80)
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Posted on Saturday, February 23, 2008 - 1:52 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Cleo, can u email me where you had your IPL done too? my email is lynteo80@hotmail.com thanks a lot!

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