Laser Hair Removal

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There are so many pros to getting laser beyond just the hair removal aspect. If you are susceptible to ingrown hairs that aggravate your skin and cause hyperpigmentation (super common in deep skin tones skin) then it can help to eliminate this. Laser hair removal works by sending the light of laser through the pigment in the hair. “This (light) converts to heat, which damages the hair follicle and hair bulb.” It takes two or three weeks after your first treatment to see a difference, and 8-12 treatments to get the full result. You also have to be really regular with your appointments because your hair follicles are all at different stages of their hair growth, so you want to make sure each one has a chance to get zapped. The laser will target the hair that is in its active growth stage. Clients may find hair to appear finer and less noticeable after one treatment but a course of treatments is essential to see optimal results.

I knew that whole ‘shaving = thicker darker hair’ was a really common beauty myth!! You have to make sure you have prepped properly before each visit for the optimum results.

Key things to remember:

•   The area must be cleanly shaved within 24 hours prior to the treatment. Electric razors are not recommended as the hair is typically left too long.
•  Do not tweeze, wax, or pluck the area being treated between or prior to sessions. Only shave the  area.
• The treatment area needs to be free from makeup, lotion, deodorant and sun cream-inform the practitioner before treatment starts if you require wipes.
• The area cannot be treated if it has been exposed to sun within 4 weeks prior to treatment.
• Fake tanning products cannot be used 3-4 weeks prior to treatment; the area should be thoroughly exfoliated to remove all residues.

The heat from the laser stays in your skin for 24 hours so no gym, saunas, hot showers, you get it. If you do, you run the risk of creating a lovely warm environment for bacteria to multiply and give you spots…GROSS! YOU MAY NEED TO AVOID SUNBATHING AND SUN EXPOSURE AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE BEFORE AND AFTER THE TREATMENT. Also if you have a tan you’ll need to wait till it fades before you can start your treatment. Its true, particular types of hair can be stimulated into growing longer and thicker. Its recommended that for a 2 week period before and after laser, you avoid chemical peels and similarly you should wait 1-2 weeks before using fake tan.