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Hi all, I've always been hairy 😟 But after I stopped taking contraceptive pill I now have legs like a man! Shaving doesn't work they are stubbly hours later. Has anyone tried a Nono? Or anything that's worked for you?

Thank you

Lucy

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No it is rubbish don't buy it. I use an epilator on my legs or get them waxed

Hi, I have not tried No!No! but I did some research on reviews and apparently people think it is a scam (consumerreports.org/cro/mag....

I have always been quite hairy myself and am currently in search for the best remedy to remove facial hair. I'm thinking waxing is better than an epilator and that after waxing, I will use a topical cream to prevent its regrowth. I also recently started taking the Yasmin contraceptive pill.

I have an appointment with my GP soon to discuss creams and hair removal methods but if anyone in this situation has tried anything that worked for them, I would appreciate any suggestions or advice.

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Thanks, waxing never worked for me I did it for 2 years, it hurt like hell and came back much sooner than an average person and same thickness. I was on Yasmin and although I was still hairy it was less thick on my legs and I'm pretty sure I never had a moustache then πŸ˜‚ My doctor changed me to a cheaper one πŸ™„ Which gave me headaches so now I use nothing, think I may go back to doctors and ask to be put back on Yasmin. Let me know if you are successful with any creams etc

Good luck

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I will do. I've only been on Yasmin for a month so I'm only just starting to notice an improvement with my acne. I don't think my hair growth has reduced yet but I will be patient.

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The combined contraceptive pill will help slow down the growth (I'm on yasmin) - I had laser on my face which has worked but nothing is permanent due to the hormonal imbalance

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