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Title: 5 o'clock shadow
Post by: sabrina89 on January 30, 2009, 02:59:58 AM
Hm..I recently had my first laser hair removal and about to go into my second session in about 2 more weeks. My problem is i still have a SHADOW!! I look into the mirror but the hair is gone..there are tiny hairs but i can understand that but my shadow makes it seem like i have a full regrowth..is this hyperpigment?? or..will it lighten up over time..or what will i need to do in order to lighten this area up??

here are examples of my upper lip
http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb227/mrbhs2007/WebCam_20090128_0640.jpg (http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb227/mrbhs2007/WebCam_20090128_0640.jpg)
http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb227/mrbhs2007/WebCam_20080829_22261.jpg (http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb227/mrbhs2007/WebCam_20080829_22261.jpg)
http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb227/mrbhs2007/WebCam_20080829_22272.jpg (http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb227/mrbhs2007/WebCam_20080829_22272.jpg)
http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb227/mrbhs2007/WebCam_20080829_2226.jpg (http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb227/mrbhs2007/WebCam_20080829_2226.jpg)
Title: Re: 5 o'clock shadow
Post by: Janet_Girl on January 30, 2009, 10:03:48 AM
Hi Sabrina,

Could be your skin tone too.  I have seen the same thing with bios African-American women.  You may wish to consult a makeup specialist for cover.

Is it truly just shadow or underlaying hair"

Janet

Title: Re: 5 o'clock shadow
Post by: kareema on February 19, 2009, 08:39:56 PM
Sabrina it takes awhile for the shadow to leave its just because of the hair cells the area my be darker until you complete your laser session thats all ;)