Question:
I have a confession to make. I'm not TG or TS (although I am queer.)
So I hope my posting here isn't infringing on this space, if you know
what I mean.
But I thought I'd post since some of the people on this list might be
uniquely qualified to answer this... I have a lot of body hair that I
would like to have removed. How much body hair? Basically, if I
wanted to get a tattoo, my options are the palms of my hands or the
soles of my feet. I don't want to remove it all, just some parts
(chest, back) and reduce it in other areas.
I would like to give laser a try, since I'm really getting sick of
what I have to go through to manage this. I even started using an
epilator, but I can't keep up with the regrowth. Basically, I'd have
to spend 10 or 20 hours a week to keep up.
So, does anyone have some ideas in the Boston area (this would extend
to any city within a reasonable drive of Boston) about solutions?
Like, laser practices that are reputable and effective? Which laser
would be the best? I have fair Irish skin-- I don't tan, I freckle--
and very dark brown hair. How much is reasonable to pay? I would
like, if possible, PERSONAL EXPERIENCES from anyone on this list who
have had this done TO THEM this in the Boston area. I've been doing
serious research into this for a good five years now, and the ratio of
myth, second-hand "knowledge", and outright lies by sleazy
practitioners is really discouraging.
Also, are there any practices that do waxing in the Boston area which
cater specially to men (not of the bodybuilding type) and to TG or TS
women? I'm sure any place will do waxing, but I think I'd be much
more comfortable in a place that won't bat an eyelid. You know, you
can buy "The Joy of Gay Sex" anywhere, for instance, but it's a little
less awkward buying it in a gay bookstore.
Thanks for any help you can give. If there is a better place or a
different newsgroup that this message is more appropriate, please let
me know, and I apologize for intruding here.
Answer:
-Your local queer newspaper will probably have a couple of ads for
queer-friendly laser and waxing places. Queer-friendly doesn't necessarily
mean good, though. Keep trying to get those personal recommendations from
someone who's been done for a year and is happy.
You might find this information useful for determining which laser to use:
http://www.hairfacts.com/methods/laser/lasermain.html
I also have tips for choosing a laser practitioner:
http://www.hairfacts.com/tips/laserchoose.html -I think that I can help you out and by the way my love goes out to
all my queer and transsexual sisters and brothers in the Boston area. I
also have been struggling with finding a good Laser practioner in the area
and I can tell you personally that despite what some know-it-alls here will
tell you laser can be highly effective as I will prove to you later on.
Unfortunately I have also experienced a lot of contradictions among Laser
practioners depending on who I asked. I was also unable find reliable
information from anyone who had laser successfully done themselves. Which
is why I ended up building my own 50 joule electron pumped Neodium-Yag laser
apparatus foe home laser electrolysis.
It's not as difficult as it sounds really and most of the materials can be
found around the home except for the laser rod which can be ordered from
Edmunds Scientific company - they're on the web and you can find full
details on how to build everything on my website.
It only took me a couple of weeks to get the rig together and not being an
idiot I tried the kit out first last January on Phil my Big Cat.
Charcoal-grey, almost black from tail to nose, beautiful wide yellow-green
eyes, and when he'd flop in a patch of sunlight, his fur and whiskers would
glisten with rainbows. He also had a lot of hair and was a perfect
candidate for a first test. Unfortunately Leanne neglected to tell me that
she had flea dipped Phil earlier that day and whatever they use in flea dip
must be pretty flammable because just as soon as that beam hit Phil he went
up in a flash that would have done the Hindenburg proud I tell you. He ran
around flaming like a San Diego drag queen in a prom dress and nearly set
half the house on fire until Leanne finally hit him with the extinguisher
she keeps in the kitchen.
Phil died of natural causes about a month later (he was pretty old) but I
can assure you that for all that time he was completely hairless leading me
to conclude that laser, if properly applied, can be pretty much 100%
effective. Unfortunately Phil set most of my rig on fire as well and it has
only been recently that I have got the thing running again.
Leanne won't let me use any more of the cats for test but she suggested I
try it out in my coarse pubic hair first so I'll let you know how it all
worked out tomorrow. Love and huggles to all my dear queer friends and
sisters in the Boston area.
