Andrea:

Have you had a lot of people reporting complete regrowth after they stopped using Kalo?

Malanagaster, the problem is finding consumers who are still willing to talk about it one year after completing use of Kalo etc. Among those who sent me their experiences, the negative reports are overwhelming.

Believe me, if these guys up in Canada had solved the problem of unwanted hair growth with a painless inexpensive spray, the big pharmaceuticals and consumer products multinationals would have bought them out years ago or come out with a cheaper clone and run them out of business. I've done work for big package-goods companies, and they wouldn't sit around if a couple of dudes had solved such a major consumer issue by mixing up some herbal concoction. They'd be on it like white on rice on a paper plate in a snowstorm.

Ted is going officially on record and is giving two thumbs down to Kalo.

While it appeared over the months to be working, that doesn't seem to be the case now.

Now I gotta figure out how to get rid of all of these damn red dots on my stomach. Hopefully they will just grow out. And hopefully they aren't scarred over.

These things look sick, by the way, I mean it looks like an outbreak of bad acne.

[ June 13, 2002, 11:40 PM: Message edited by: Ted Striker ]

Ugh, that sounds bad. Did you get those from waxing or epilating?
So all the hair grew back, even the areas that were completely smooth? Bugger, I just got my Kalo.
So many people are reporting good results over there but I'm guessing they're all just seeing temporary results.
Did you get your refund promptly, no questions asked?

Ted, thanks for sharing your opinion.

The real truth with these products only comes out from LONG-TERM observation of results.

They may seem like they are doing something at first (because so many of us want them to work), but I don't know anyone who has been pleased at six or twelve months after they stopped using it.

They make their money off the placebo effect many consumers see and report to others. But when it comes down to a serious long-term test, these products don't seem to be up to the challenge.

I'm sorry to hear about the red dots from the epilator. the most common problems are mild infection and sun following treatment. Some people who are susceptible to keloids may also have problems with epilators.

If it has been more than a few days after treatment with an epilator, and you still see red bumps, you should consider consulting with a dermatologist. This sort of reaction is unusual from epilation, although some consumers are prone to more serious side effects than others.

ted striker, how long did u use kalo? j/w

the refund is for 2 bottles thats what tom says.

I thought it was for all the bottles. I think Tom just said they prefer it if you return after two bottles.

Ah well I didn't get my money back, I haven't tried yet. I will let you know when I do.

I got the red bumps from the epilator. It's been about 6-8 weeks since I quit using it, so there are still hairs that are still trying to poke their way though.

I used Kalo for about 6 months, epilating about once every 3 weeks.

Andrea,

I noticed in the past that even with shaving, I've had problems on that area of my stomach with red bumps. I think that area is just too sensitive. I think some day when I get the cash I might consider the laser. Good thing is that they aren't keloids. When all of these heal up, I may test out shaving, with some of the red bump stoppers, on a test patch, and see how that goes.

Related to this, the back of my triceps are succeptible as well to not pink BUMPS, but just like, pinkness. I think that's called keratosis? I know it occurs most often in people with pale skin (I have really pale skin).

Sorry for being short with anybody on the internet, especially to you Malanagaster. As Andrea has said about sometimes when people step forward, it's a bit embarrassing when you are vocal about results, especially something as touchy as your appearance.

[ June 18, 2002, 12:08 AM: Message edited by: Ted Striker ]