The Skinny on Laser Hair Removal | Leaves Electrolysis and
Waxing for Dust
The removal of hair by a laser beam is a fairly new process and
one which, if performed correctly on the correct skin type, can
really make a difference to problem areas for those with
unwanted or excessive hair.
Laser hair removal is available to both men and women, so
don't feel daft about enquiring on treatment if you're a guy
with a bushy back or neck as this is a common request. The most
common treatment on women is the bikini line, followed by facial
and upper lip hair.
Laser hair removal is actually a straightforward procedure,
whereby a harmless laser beam at a specific frequency is
directed onto the hair follicles to neutralize the pigment in
them and to eventually disable them altogether.
It is a clever process and one that has worked really well for
thousands of satisfied customers. However, it doesn't work for
everyone and can be pretty expensive if many courses are needed
to remove the offending hair fully.
The ideal candidates for laser hair removal are those with
light-colored skin and dark hair. Hair laser removal on
dark-skinned people is not as effective, as the laser has a
layer of dark-pigmented skin to pass through first before
reaching the hair follicle, thus reducing the overall
effectiveness of the laser beam.
Traditional hair removal methods, such as waxing and
electrolysis, while effective for a short time, never really
seem to fix the problem and in the end cost you more time. Laser
hair removal is fast and effective and can eventually leave you
with smooth, hair-free skin.
While this may sound like a sales pitch, it's not meant to be;
it's simply an opinion -- a comparison of one method of hair
removal to all the rest. Yes, laser hair removal is expensive,
but if it will remove your unwanted hair for good, then surely
that's better than having to forever pluck, shave, or wax till
kingdom come.
As with any other treatment type, you should choose your laser
hair removal clinic wisely as results can differ wildly, where
people have ended up with first degree burns from the misuse of
laser equipment. Before committing to a particular clinic, see
if they are online and check out customer reviews, or, better
still, try and speak with someone who has already been through a
treatment course with the clinic.