I wish I had opted for laser earlier in life, I always thought about it but being in the beauty industry I obviously had waxing at my fingertips, so I stuck with that.
My skin felt smooth which I loved, and I didn't have to have a fight with the razor in the bath tub every other day. However, on the flip side, having to let my hair grow for weeks before, I could have them waxed drove me crazy!
Now I have LASER HAIR REMOVAL at my fingertips, and it really is “The Game Changer’’ out of all the hair removal options.
A treatment where you not only have smooth, hair free legs ALL THE TIME but you no longer have to fight with a razor or wait patiently for enough hair growth to have them waxed out!
Does this sound like the solution for you? If so keep reading to find out everything you need to know about laser hair removal.
WHAT IS LASER HAIR REMOVAL?
Laser hair removal is when a high number of concentrated pulses of light are delivered to damage the hair follicle, in order to permanently reduce hair growth. The light released from the laser is attracted to the pigment (melanin) in the hair, the pigment absorbs the light which travels through the hair, damages the hair follicle, and destroys the root of the hair.
Our hair goes through 3 different growth stages: resting (Telogen), growth (Anagen) and falling out (Catagen). When treating the hair with laser, it needs to be in its growth stage for the treatment to work.
Around 20% of all the hair on our body is in its growth stage at any one time. Hence the reason laser hair removal is carried out in courses of treatments. We do this to ensure we are targeting all the hairs in the growth stage to achieve optimum results.
WHAT AREAS CAN YOU HAVE TREATED?
Almost ANYWHERE! Including: the face, bikini (even FULL Hollywood), underarms, legs, arms, back, stomach, neck, and fingers & toes. If the hair is thick enough and is not too light in colour it can be treated.
DOES IT HURT?
I use the Evolve Diode Laser which has the option of Motion Mode with is ‘Pain Free’ and the perfect option for treating thick dark hair with ease and comfort, it also can be used in Standard Mode which is very good for targeting finer lighter hair as it delivers more energy, most people describe the sensation of standard hair removal as “like being flicked with a warm elastic band” and find it very tolerable. It all depends on your pain threshold, this will be discussed in in you consultation to determine what will be the best option for you.
HOW MANY SESSIONS DO YOU NEED?
The average number of treatments you need to see results is between 6 and 12 sessions. There are many factors that can contribute to this number and your clinician will discuss this with you before you start.
HOW LONG SHOULD I LEAVE BETWEEN SESSIONS AND SHOULD I DO ANYTHING IN THAT TIME?
Body treatments are carried out every 6-8 weeks, facial treatments every 4-6 weeks.
We leave this time in between to allow the hair enough time to return to its growth stage.
You don’t need to do anything to the area in between treatments and you can shave the area if you need to.
WHAT WILL I SEE DURING AND AFTER MY TREATMENTS?
During the treatment, you may see/feel the hair pop out of the follicle and there may be a slight smell of burnt hair – this is normal! These are a few of the things we look for during treatment, so we know we are using the correct settings to kill the hairs.
The area that has been treated may feel tingly or itchy. It may appear pink/red after and there may be some swelling to the follicles (like waxing). This will calm down within a day or two. Applying Lynton Light Soothe or aloe vera can help.
WHY SHOULD I HAVE LASER HAIR REMOVAL?
LONG LASTING RESULTS – The hair that is effectively removed using a laser will usually not appear for several months and even years. When & if the hair grows back, the hair will be less coarse, lighter and a lot less noticeable. For many people, the hair will be gone permanently, which means it will never grow back.
QUICK & SAFE PROCEDURE – It is a very quick procedure with some sessions taking as little as 20 minutes. The time it takes is largely dependent on the area size that is being targeted. For example, it will obviously take far longer to remove hair from your back, than it would be to remove hair from the upper lip. Using a laser over your skin may seem dangerous, but this form of hair removal is in fact extremely safe when performed by a trained and experienced clinician. This method also eliminates the chances of cutting or nicking your skin or getting a reaction to a nasty chemical.
NON-INVASIVE – As highly effective as laser removal is, it is non-invasive and has a fast recovery time and very little dangers involved.
NO MORE INGROWN HAIRS – Unlike other methods of hair removal, laser hair removal will leave you free from ingrown unsightly and painful hairs.
NO MORE WASTED TIME ON SHAVING & WAXING – No need to purchase these anymore!
FREEDOM TO WEAR WHAT YOU WANT – hair free means you can grab anything out of your wardrobe and not worry about unsightly hair!
LOW MAINTENANCE – Once you have completed your treatments most people only require maintenance procedures. This usually means you will only require treatments once or twice a year at the most to keep on top of your results.
REDUCES BODY ODOUR – Reduction in body odour can be a common side effect. This is due to the hair follicle being destroyed and the bacteria then has nowhere to cling to anymore!
WHEN IS BEST TO START LASER?
It is recommended to start laser hair removal in winter because the treatment requires avoiding sun exposure before and after each session. In winter, there is less sun exposure, making it easier to keep the treated area out of the sun. Additionally, laser hair removal requires multiple sessions to achieve full results, and starting during the winter months means the process can be completed before summer. It also prevents any possible skin discoloration or sensitivity due to sun exposure during the treatment.
HOW CAN I START MY LASER HAIR REMOVAL JOURNEY?
You will first need a consultation at Complete Beauty with Nicola. This will be done in clinic at a time convenient to you. Here we will discuss the treatment, how it works, your concerns and your potential treatment plan.
We will then carry out your patch test, this allows to assess the hair thoroughly, determine the correct settings to be used and it gives you a chance to see how the laser feels.
From here we can book in your first treatment after one week.
COSTS AND PAYMENT OPTIONS
When booking a course of laser at Complete Beauty you can take advantage of the course discounts that I offer with up to 35% OFF, all laser prices and offers can be found on my website please click HERE to see the full price list.
You can pay up front for your laser course or you can pay over 6 months via a my GoCardless Direct Debit option which make laser an affordable option.
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