Gadget Crazy: Testing out Sephora’s new No!No! Hair Removal System
I’ve found a new beauty gadget to review for all of you (and many of you who may read this don’t even know it yet…) My reviews of the Marvel Mini Red pulsed light wand are still some of the most popular posts on my blog (Google Marvel Mini Red, and you’ll see why! 
), even several months after I posted the reviews. I love beauty gadgets (well, all gadgets, actually!) and I love having a forum in which I can share my results. As a beauty product obsessed introverted makeup maven internet company owner marooned on a small Atlantic barrier island– you, ladies… are on some days my only contact with the outside world!
I’ve been prompted to write this review about my test drive with the NoNo due to some very hairy conversations we were having on the Aromaleigh Aficionadas forum. We all seem to agree that we hate hair and we hate shaving even more, and that laser hair removal is as painful as it is expensive. Or is that as expensive as it is painful??? When I read about the newest method of at-home hair removal, while browsing at Sephora.com, my interest was notably piqued. I vowed I would never endure the agonizing pain of laser hair removal ever again. And NoNo claimed no mess, no cuts, no burns, no noise, no irritation and no pain.
First things first… NoNo is available only at Sephora and I am a customer, not a blogger given product to review. Nope, I’m just a regular person who chose to put a $250 gadget on their credit card despite an almost complete lack of reviews available on the internet. Yes, I searched and searched. I Googled and found very little. So I am going to give you all a little something-something!
I wanted a pink No!No! to match my pink Razr cell phone and my pink iBook shell and my pink Clarisonic and my favorite pink eyeshadow. Sadly, I was too excited to get my greedy little paws on my NoNo to wait for the pink to come back into stock, so I got a black one. You can also opt for blue.
Here’s the facts from Sephora.com:
What it is:
A revolutionary new concept in hair removal, suitable for all hair types and skin colors.What it does:
Achieve hair density reduction at home, with no mess, no cuts, no burns, and no noise. No!no! is based on an exciting new technology called Thermicon™, which uses the scientific principles of thermal transference to conduct a gentle pulse of heat to the hair. It features a unique innovation: a thermodynamic wire to transmit the heat to the hair. This patented wire and built-in safety mechanisms has allowed for the adaptation of professional hair removal technology into a home use product.What else you need to know:
With a no!no! treatment there’s no pain, you don’t have to wait for hair to grow long in order to remove it, and there is no skin irritation like in-grown hairs, red pimples, or rashes to cover up. Remember no!no! is a treatment process for hair reduction and not a miracle cure for unwanted hair. Like any professional hair treatment, it takes time and dedication to achieve your desired results. The same holds true for the revolutionary no!no! hair removal system; with all the right moves, stubble-free, super smooth skin will be yours. Be sure to follow the directions closely for the safest, most effective results.no!no! is not a razor:
Using no!no! in conjunction with the buffer will remove the majority of hair, but not all. For smoothest results, especially in the first few weeks of your hair reduction program, use a razor along with no!no! for a clean shave. Use the buffer to remove residue and maximize smoothness, then shower or bathe and follow with body moisturizer.
Ok, we’ve gotten all of the important details out of the way. No!No! (or should I say NoNo?) is not a miracle worker, it’s a process. And I’ve been NoNo-ing about 3 days a week for the last six weeks. The truth is, that no hair removal method provides instant results. Laser Hair removal provides pretty permanent results, but only after about 6-8 cycles. In between those cycles, hair does grow back and needs to be ‘tended to.. and waxing? That’s totally out of the picture. I got my legs waxed once and thought the process to be thoroughly illogical. You have to let your hair grow back to a certain length to get it waxed, so what’s the point? Besides, it’s so messy and the anticipation-factor is unseemly.
And speaking of anticipation factors… in my next blog post about the No!No! we will open up the box together, I’ll tell you all about my initial reaction, and how I thought I was electrocuting myself with the first pass of the No!No! on my leg. Is this kooky little gadget that makes your bathroom smell like burnt popcorn worth the dollars? We shall see… we shall see…
SEE MY MAY 23, 2008 post about my first impressions of using the NoNo system.
Reviewing the No!No! Hair Removal System… No!No! or Yes?Yes
SEE MY SEPTEMBER 9, 2008 post about my final impression of the NoNo system That is DOES NOT WORK VERY WELL, and will NOT achieve hair removal in 6 months. Hair grows back slower and thinner, but this does not even come close to laser hair removal
I will be posting my final No!No! review soon…
xoxo
Miss K
Oooh! I was actually about to make an appointment today for waxing (I’ve never done waxing before – and I do NOT have a high tolerance for pain) but perhaps I may give this a shot… just one q, after a series of how ever many treatments, is the hair removal permanent? For $250 that would be a DEAL, but even if you only had to do it a few times a year that would still be a good deal!
Yay, I’m glad to see you’re reviewing this! I searched for reviews a while back and found one blog, but was still hesitant to spend $250 based on only one review! So I’m anxious to see what you have to say!
Kristen – I have been wondering about this thing. At first I thought it was basically a shaver with a gimmick to it, so I didn’t bite. So, lucky me, it turns out YOU were the guinea pig for this thing…… I’m really anxious to read about your experiences!!!!
I enjoy being your guinea pig. And really, sometimes I like to write about things other than *just* makeup… so random product reviews are perfect for my fidgety fingers!
It took me a while to “bite” on the no!no!, but with summer weather coming soon, and my propensity for skirts and dresses, I just hate shaving. No!No! isn’t a razor, but it does remove hair (especially when you use the hot blade for stubble), and every time you use it, you are one step closer in the process of hair reduction. I like to think of it as something productive, whereas shaving is just something repetitive.
But more about that in my next review!
Miss K, it’s reviewed a lot on the HSN.com website. It doesn’t get great reviews, 2 out of 5 with 82 reviews BUT I bet people just weren’t patient and/or didn’t follow directions. Google hsn no no.
Can’t wait to hear your review; I’ve already got the Clarisonic to purchase.
It definitely requires patience, I’m sure a lot of buyers expect more immediate results. The one site I did find with reviews (well, not really “reviews” but comments) had girls buying it from Sephora and returning it within Sephora’s 30 day policy because it didn’t work for them. NoNo suggests that you’ll see results in 6 months with use 2-3x a week.
I’ll post my #2 review post very soon and give full details!!!
I can’t wait! Thanks Miss K ~ Julie
I can’t wait to see your review! I’ve already done 3 laser treatments (btw – prescription numbing cream does wonders!) but no way can I afford to laser my whole body! I even went and got an epilator. It works, but it’s pretty painful. Please let us know about your no!no!
there’s a very big pro for me too. I can’t shave my bikini line. I get razor bumps. So waxing has been my only option till now. And that’s a pain, literally. And sometimes even waxing gives me similar trouble. The No!No! produces no skin irritation like in-grown hairs, red pimples, or rashes. There’s also no pain. That alone makes this worthwhile to me. And it sure makes impromptu trips to the beach a lot easier!
You have to be ready for a commitment with this. But if you really want to reduce the amount of hair you have or are plagued with any sort of skin problems that are a result of traditional hair removers, I think you’ve found you’re new favorite gadget.
Cheers,
Len
hi im interested in putting one of these on my xmas list. i have previously purchased a laser removal system but have been disappointed with the fact you can only tackle one hair at once. How big a surface area is covered by no no? i know you require several treatments but approximately how long does it take to do say half a leg in an individual treatment?
love to hear back before i waste hard earned cash
I just got back from the nail salon and the In Style Makeover issue (don’t know how old it was) had a tester give this product rave reviews for doing the hair on her arms. I would love someone (besides me) to test it on their bikini area.
I just finished getting my 5 laser hair treatment and the sad thing is that Im gonna need more treatments. I still have a significant amount of hair growth!! Plz let me know if this works
hmmmm maybe my gf would like this. though i may mistaken it for a handphone with attached taser LOL
I have had several professional laser hair removal treatments on my upper lip ($75 per treament) & my under arms ($95 per treatment) and it really hurts! They give you a numbing cream to use an hour prior to arrival but it doesn’t help enough. BTW I was informed by an employee at the clinic that it is actually hemorrhoid cream for those girls who care to know. Anyway, I still need several more treatments plus I’ve been thinking about doing my legs as well which is $1500 and that is a special rate. If the NO NO actaully works then this baby could be the answer to my prayers. I think I am going to give it a try and after shopping around, HSN give you the biggest bang for your buck with their package. It is on sale today for $199 which is great!
SO DOES NONO! WORK?? NEED TO KNOW THE RESULTS?
Can you tell me what type of light is
in this unit? Also, does the No No
work on fine/baby haid on the upper
lip.