I'm really happy with my decision to get laser hair removal. For me it has been worth it. I hate to pay for things that I'll have to do over (ie. waxing). Laser hair removal is permenant it just may take a few sessions to get all the hairs (as you mention below). I've had two treatments on bikini, upper lip and chin. Since my 2nd treatment I haven't had to shave or pluck once and it's been about 3 weeks since the 2nd treatment. Normally it would be an almost everyday thing. Plus I never felt like I got a good clean shave in my bikini line and now it is nice and smooth - no stubble or ingrown hairs.

I also have paler skin and dark hair. I don't find the treatment too painful.