SEPHORA no!no! Contest Give-Away! April 21, 2008 to May 7, 2008
Have you longed for the no!no!? Perhaps, you’ve read all the reviews and really, really want the no!no! but for some reason or another you haven’t been able to get that lovely, hair reduction tool into your hands. What if I were to tell you that one lucky reader will be the owner of a new no!no! – maybe that reader is you! The Sephora No!No! contest is here!
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(UPDATE: March 02, 2008- scroll to bottom) The no!no! hair removal system has been delivered into my anxiously awaiting hands. I snapped some photos to show you what comes with the no!no!.
Bottom view of no!no! box. Cute slogan on the bottom: “no!no! uses science not magic”
The top view of the box illustrates what you should expect upon opening the no!no! package.
The package contains two plastic trays, the above image shows the top tray which contains the no!no!, a training CD/DVD and user manual.
The second (bottom) tray contains the no!no! accessories – storage pouch, power supply, 2 – Hot Blades for long hair, 3 – Hot Blades for stubble, cleaning brush and buffer.
The no!no! and all its accessories.
The no!no! is quite small and from the front view looks as slim as an iPod but it’s not…
As you can see from the no!no! profile, it’s quite a bit thicker than you would expect. Even thick around the middle, the no!no! was small enough to hold comfortably.
October 3rd 2007 Update:Sephora no!no! Hair Remover in ActionI read the manual and watched the training video – which I highly recommend to any one who purchases this product.
Despite reading the manual and following the instructions I still had a problem figuring out which blade was for long hair and which one was for short hair. I can be ditsy at times so it’s probably only me who would get confused but the blades themselves weren’t labeled and just looking at the illustration in the manual didn’t really help. As I said I can be a bit obtuse when it comes to mechanical things. I’d recommend that the no!no! manufacturer find a way to label the blades themselves – just a little product design tip 
Once I figured out which blade I needed to tackle the long hairs, I then started putting the no!no! together. The instructions for this part were thorough and I had the no!no setup in less than a minute. The no!no! uses direct power (no battery operation) and the on and off switch are directly on the power supply. With the power button switched to “on” there are no indicators/light signals to tell you the no!no! is ready for use – it just is.
My hairy pre-no!no! leg. I never realized how ugly my legs could look at such close range – scary.
I was apprehensive about applying the no!no! to my skin – bad memories of my teen years and the medieval hair removing torture device called the EpiLady – I hesitated for a bit and then just pressed down and got started.
The no!no! hair removal device doesn’t hurt and my fears of EpiLady hair-ripping pain were put to rest
According to the manual to effectively use the no!no! you need to “glide” – it’s a method that you quickly learn thanks to the no!no!’s signal light. The signal light will be a steady green when you’re working at the right speed and start to flicker when your timing is off. Within minutes I was comfortably gliding.
Using the no!no! is quite easy and the green signal light here shows that I’m gliding correctly.
As I glided the no!no! across the test areas on my leg I noticed the smell of hair being singed but no pain. There was a bit of discomfort when I stopped in one area for too long -it felt like being snapped with rubber bands – but that was operator error. Within five minutes I felt like a pro. The green light held steady and the hair was coming off.
Using the no!no! like a pro!
I also had stubble on my legs (hair still growing in from the last waxing) so I tried out the stubble hot blade and that worked just as well as the hot blade for long hair.I did have some difficulty getting at the hair on my knees. It’s going to take practice because gliding on round surfaces is a bit challenging. I will practice that technique over the next few days and will dutifully report back.
After removing the hair on the test section I noticed that my skin felt like it had one-day old stubble on it. That feeling didn’t last long once I started buffing (exfoliating) with the no!no! buffer pad. When I finished buffing the test section my skin was as soft as the skin of my five month old niece – just silky smooth.
Using the no!no! like a pro! Notice the areas cleared of hair by the no!no!.
The real test for the no!no! will be the reduction in hair density. Over the next eight weeks I will document my use and the results of the no!no! for permanent hair removal system.
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Submitted by Ms. distressedDERMA on Thursday, 17 April 2008
December 5th, 2007 at 9:49 pm
Does the no no hai removal eliminate hair from the root or only from the surface?
December 8th, 2007 at 4:57 pm
So does it reduce hair density permanently ?
December 9th, 2007 at 12:48 am
Oh I’m so glad I found you, like some other people here!!!!! I have a 9 yr old daughther and she got the hairy thing from me, poor kid, but on the last year I’ve seen an increase on some areas that she had none, like shoulders and underarms (these she haven’t noticed yet), anyway I’m going to take her to the endocrinologist but in the meantime I’m researching some options because my husband is totaly against laser, so I need something painless that if decreases the amount of hair she’s going to be so happy, and if with time it goes away, much better! So I think I found it!!! And as for me, well, I’ve been using epilady for so many years probably 20, I really don´t mind the pain at all. But I’ll definitely try it! I think I’ll get it after christmas (all that expenses!) and keep you posted! Thanks again!!!!!!
December 9th, 2007 at 2:52 am
I have moles on my legs and it says not to use the no no on moles. in your pics of your arms i see moles, so you used the no no over your moles and had no problem?
maybe they mean don’t use the no no as a means to remove hair from large moles that grow above the surface of the skin? in that case, i could use it on my legs because the moles there are just surface moles.
what do you think?
thanks so much for your review!
December 9th, 2007 at 6:44 pm
I just finished laser hair removal on my chin and upper neck area for some darker hairs; but unfortunately I don’t think it covered all of them. Most of the hairs are blonde so those will stay as I know that the laser needs the pigment in the hair.
I am guessing that it does not matter the hair color? I would love to use it for the remaining hairs and my bikini area.
December 10th, 2007 at 3:00 am
I bought and returned the No!No! for me it’s a Not Not! So sorry to say, I wanted to like it. I used it on my left leg and shaved on the right. No!No! definently doesn’t get your leg hair at the root (like waxing), or get it as smooth as shaving. (And yes I used the buffer/went over and over/both blades/buff again) taking hours. I also found it pretty much impossible around boney areas, knees/shins. I orderd it a month ago.3 times a week. I just feel like I should have seen some sort of result for all my hard work. Nada. Another clue for me should have been it doesn’t claim to be approved by the FDA for permanent “hair reduction”, such as lasers and electrolysis are. I am still such a dreamer though when it comes to reducing leg hair, IF they came out with a better one, maybe something more ergonomic (like the latest flexible razors) and bigger, it’s tiny, so it takes forever…I would try it in a heartbeat! In the meantime, I’ll look into lasers. Go ahead, try it..but save the receipt!
December 10th, 2007 at 9:04 am
I haven’t posted for awhile due to computer problems, but I have continued to use my no!no! When restoring my computer I came across a memo to return the no!no! no later than a certain date to be sure I stayed within the 60 day trial period, and literally had a panic attack at the thought of giving it back! I bought it to use it on my face. Less hair on my legs would be great, but is secondary to being free of facial hair. My nightmare is being stranded somewhere for a few days or fidnding myself hospitalized for some reason and not having access to tweezers or a razor! I am happy to report much less hair growth on my face AND my legs. What a bonus.
To those who are tempted to return the no!no! after one session because of perceived lack of results, stick with it. About a month into it for me and I see results. It is doing exactly what it says it will do, and then some. The facial areas are smoother than I’ve had them in years, and I am just ecstatic. Do not think this is a one shot hair removing miracle! As the instruction manual states, it requires patient repetative use, but because I see the hair density decreasing a little more every time, it’s worth it. The upper lip is tricky, but I’m getting it and am thrilled with what I’m seeing happening.
December 10th, 2007 at 12:27 pm
Hi John, gaby, girl, lovingnono, laine, Marty and Mimi,
Thanks for the great questions and reviews. Every experience by no!no! users helps others make a better informed decision.
John wrote “Does the no no hai removal eliminate hair from the root or only from the surface?”
Yes, it does. Basically it kills the root.
Girl wrote “So does it reduce hair density permanently” – I just updated the post to reflect my no!no! experience after 6 weeks of non-use which happened by chance as I had no intention of stopping but flu, work and travel got in the way. There was a little bit of regrowth between the Nov 23rd update and the Dec 10th update but overall there seems to be long-term (at least six weeks of proof that over half of the hair isn’t growing back).
Gaby, It’s good that you’re taking your daughter to an Endocrinologist first, it’s very important to eliminate any underlying medical causes. I can relate to your daughter. I was about 10 years old when I started to get hairier than my girl friends. The worst for me was on the arms because my parents allowed me to shave my legs but my arms – it was always no way. I hated showing my arms. The no!no! isn’t a miracle 100% hair remover but at least for me it has reduced the hair enough, in my opinion, that I feel better about myself.
lovingnono, wrote “I have moles on my legs and it says not to use the no no on moles. in your pics of your arms i see moles, so you used the no no over your moles and had no problem?”
That’s a great question. Frankly, when I thought of moles I thought of the raised type. I didn’t even give it a second thought about flat freckle like moles but you’re right they are moles. I didn’t have any problems using it but I will contact the no!no! product team and confirm with them.
Laine wrote “I just finished laser hair removal on my chin and upper neck area for some darker hairs; but unfortunately I don’t think it covered all of them. Most of the hairs are blonde so those will stay as I know that the laser needs the pigment in the hair.
I am guessing that it does not matter the hair color?”
Laine, from what I’ve learned hair color isn’t an issue with the no!no!. However, hair coarseness may be a big influencer based on the no!no! reviews from commenters’ here. From my experience and that of others no!no! appears to work quite well on fine hair as opposed to coarse hair.
Marty – thank you so much for your review. The more reviews that are available are very useful. This isn’t an inexpensive product and I think that anyone considering buying it have as much information as possible to help guide them to make the best decision. And definitely for any product this expensive – keep the receipt and mind the time on the “satisfaction guaranteed” policy.
I completely agree with you regarding the no!no! size – it needs to be bigger, wider so that it’s easier to remove hair faster. I love the idea of a flexible head – it would be wonderful for the knee and elbow area. Hopefully, those are product development ideas the no!no! team at Radiancy are considering.
Mimi, Thank you for coming back and sharing your no!no! experience. I’ve been wanting to use it on my upper lip area and now you have convinced me to do it. When I return from this business trip I’m going to do it. I’m really excited.
Quick question- do you follow the same steps like using the buffer or is that even needed on the upper lip area? My facial skin is really sensitive – I use Alpha/Beta Hydroxy acids to keep my skin clear and the wrinkles at bay so I may skip the buff step and see how it goes.
December 10th, 2007 at 6:36 pm
I use glycolics (on my face) and find the buffer can be irritating if used aggresively. For coarser hairs I don’t like the buffer, anyway. I simply follow up with whatever I normally do. What I’m finding is that instead of daily shaving and/or plucking the area stays smooth for a few days at a time. For those of us with serious issues, that is a dream come true! Why don’t I have laser? I looked into it: Because you have to let the hair grow in! Not an option on my face. With no!no! it isn’t necessary to grow a mustache or anything else before being able to treat the hairs. I love, love, love it and will never be without it. It isn’t perfect, but it beats anything I’ve done or used so far.
Just an aside, the sales associates at my local Sephora are VERY curious about results, especially on the face. They told me, despite disclaimers, most people have bought it for that. I told them to let no!no! know a slimmer facial version would probably sell well. We’ll see! Good luck, keep us posted.
December 11th, 2007 at 10:52 pm
This is a great website! Thanks for the effort and info!
I want to know whether the heat from the no!no! will damage chromosomes (DNA) in the skin cells and cause mutations and/or cancer. I would love to give no!no! a try but I’m afraid of any long-term damages. I know that if I email no!no! directly about this, they would deny it if it were to be true and I remember reading someone’s comments that the produce still isn’t FDA approved. Any ideas?