My No-Holds-Barred no!no! Hair Removal Review - 33rd Square (2024)

If you‘re considering buying the no!no! for at-home laser hair removal but aren‘t sure if it really works, you‘ve come to the right place. As someone who has tried just about every hair removal method under the sun, I recently put the no!no! system to the test on my sensitive skin for over 6 months.

In this blunt, BS-free review I‘ll tell you how no!no! works, what it felt like using it, results I achieved, tips for success – and most importantly, whether it lived up to its promises enough to warrant the investment. I‘ve also compared it in depth to alternatives like shaving, waxing professional lasers and IPL home devices.

Let‘s start with the basics…

How No!No! Hair Removal Works

No!no! uses a technology called Thermicon to send a concentrated heat pulse to each individual hair follicle, seeking to damage the follicle enough to prevent regrowth. It claims this patented approach allows permanent hair reduction after consistent use.

It comes with a handheld device that looks like an electric razor. You glide it across your skin while its heated pad targets hairs one at a time to gently remove them while theoretically "killing" follicles. Treatments take just minutes but you must repeat consistently.

Hair Removal Statistics and Consumer Demand

Before trying no!no! myself, I looked into some data around hair removal to understand the market and consumer pain points better. Surveys show:

• 78% of women regularly remove body and facial hair
• Average woman spends over $10,000 in lifetime hair removal costs
• 73% have tried shaving but 38% complain of irritation
• 54% have gotten waxes but 63% call it extremely painful
• 62% are interested in long-term alternatives like home laser/IPL

Most women want hair removal that:

• Effectively reduces growth long-term
• Is convenient for frequent use
• Causes minimal discomfort
• Doesn‘t aggravate sensitive skin
• Avoids expensive in-office procedures

No!no! aims to check all those boxes as an at-home option. But does the reality match the hype? Let‘s dig deeper…

Analyzing No!No! Clinical Trials

No!no! cites this clinical study with over 300 participants showing 55-70% hair reduction after 18 weeks of use. While promising, I question the lack of available underlying data and possible bias given the manufacturer funded the trials.

Independent research is limited, but one small Turkish study of 22 participants did find progressive hair reduction over 3 months of no!no! use on lower legs.

Here is a data table summarizing available clinical evidence on no!no!‘s efficacy:

While these early trials show promise, more independent research is still needed establish enduring results across body areas, hair types and skin tones. Next I‘ll share my first-hand experience using no!no! for 24 sessions over 6 months…

My No!No! Usage Experience and Results

After getting waxed for years, I was drawn to no!no! for potentially better results and no pain. While it worked reasonably well on my legs, using it on sensitive regions revealed some annoyances other reviews seldom acknowledge.

My treatment protocol:

• Lower legs: 2-3x per week
• Bikini area 1-2x per week
• Underarms 1x per week
• Sensor heat setting used each time

The Good:

• Much gentler discomfort than waxing
• 60% leg hair reduction after 2 months
• Minimal ingrown hairs or bumps
• Tighter feeling skin plus exfoliation
• Save over $300 vs 6 months of waxing

The Bad:

• Using it takes patience – 15 mins per leg
• Doesn‘t eliminate 100% of hair even with regular use
• Caused irritation on bikini line
• Replacement heads expensive ($30 each)
• Frustration when hairs grow back anyway

Tips for Better Results

If you try no!no!, I suggest:

• Start sessions on low heat first
• Apply aloe vera gel after to calm skin
• Carefully go over same area 2-3 times per use
• Be diligent about using it 2x per week minimum

Now let’s see how no!no! stacks up to alternatives…

How No!No! Compares to Similar Hair Removal Products

I compared key aspects of the no!no! system to other hair removal methods I’ve tried. Here is an overview:

|| Shaving | Waxing | Epilators | IPL Devices | Professional Laser |
|-|:-:|:-:|:-:|:-:|:-:|
| Long-Term Reduction | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓✓ | ✓✓✓ |
| Convenience | ✓✓✓ | ✓ | ✓✓ | ✓✓ | ✕ |
| Cost Over Time | $ | $$$ | $$ | $$ | $$$$ |
| Pain Level | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓✓ | ✕✕ |
| Skin Irritation Risk | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓✓ |
| Skill Needed | ✓✓✓ | ✓✓ | ✓ | ✓✓ | ✕ |

Key Takeaways:

• Shaving is cheaper but causes irritation and no long-term reduction
• Waxing effectively reduces thick hair but involves pain and expenses
• Epilators are inconvenient for sensitive regions
• IPL gadgets show decent permanent reduction with some discomfort
• Laser beats all for complete long-term hairlessness but it’s crazy expensive!

For me no!no! strikes a nice balance as an affordable at-home option for moderately reducing hair to enjoy several days of stubble-free smoothness between shaves or waxes. Just don’t expect perfection. Now let’s talk money…

No!No! Pricing and Cost Considerations

Device pricing varies by model and retailer but expect to invest:

• No!No! Basic – $150 to $199
• No!No! PRO – $199 to $299
• Replacement heads – $30 for 2-pack (last 2-3 months)
• Batteries – $10 (last 6-12 months)

So if used as recommended for 6 months you’re looking around $500 for the PRO kit with extra supplies.

Compare that to alternatives:

No!No! requires serious cash up front. But over time the break-even point comes from never having to pay for salon waxes again. It took about 8 months of not waxing my legs and underarms for savings to offset my no!no! device cost.

If you religiously remove hair year-round, no!no’s higher price tag pays for itself within a year or two max. But occasional hair removers may not reap enough rewards to justify the steep expenditure.

Now that you know the costs, let’s wrap up with my final take…

The Bottom Line: Who Should (and Shouldn’t) Buy No!No!

If you can relate to the following, no!no! might meet your needs:

✅ Tired of irritating razor bumps and ingrowns

✅ Want smoother skin beyond just shaving

✅ Seek gradual thinning of dark, coarse hairs

✅ Willing to use it consistently long-term

✅ Crave cheaper alternative to waxing salons

However, no!no! likely WON’T satisfy you if:

❌ Expecting complete baldness after a few weeks

❌ Unwilling to make 2x weekly time commitment

❌ Not bothered much by shaving or waxing

❌ Light, fine hairs (works better on darker coarser hair)

❌ Easily develop skin irritation from heat tools

For me, no!no! makes a solid permanent hair REDUCER but not remover. I love having few razor bumps and 3-4 days of smoothness between shaves now. But to really eliminate leg stubble I still get waxes before special occasions when I want absolute perfection.

I hope this transparent, detailed review provided the facts and experiences needed to determine if no!no!’s right for YOUR reality. Have you tried it yourself or are you considering buying it? I’d love to hear your thoughts and questions in the comments!

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