Tried and tested: No!No! Ultra

Can a tool that uses electrical pulses to zap hairs cut down on‘waxing and shaving? Laura Wurzal finds out...

“As advised, before starting the process, I make sure the areas where I’m going to be using the No!No! Ultra are thoroughly clean and dry.

"To operate the device, you press the tip onto your skin — usually starting from the bottom up, so you can move it in the opposite direction of hair-growth — and then glide it along in smooth, steady sweeps.

"It works by sending electrical pulses through a thin coated wire, which delivers a little electric shock when it makes contact with hairs. This does result in a burning smell, which was strange at first, but I quickly got used to it.

"Aside from that, using it is fairly simple and straightforward, and there’s a handy blue light that indicates you’re doing it properly.

“Due to how it works, it does emit some heat and made my skin feel quite warm — but it’s not painful or uncomfortable.

“The pack also includes a pad to buff skin afterwards, to help remove any remaining stubble.

"I used it on my legs, bikini line, arms, face and upper lip, and must admit, I was most pleased with the results on my arms and lip/chin area.

"The regrowth was noticeably lighter and my skin felt smoother too — though for legs, I still don’t think you can beat using a razor!

“The No!No! doesn’t promise immediate, long-lasting results though; you need to commit to using it on each area at least twice a week for a minimum of four to six weeks.”

* No!No! Ultra, €359 ( www.argos.ie )

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