Even though waxing can be an effective means of hair removal, laser treatments should always come first. Waxing will prevent the laser from accurately identifying pigment and eliminating hair successfully.
Waxing or plucking will inhibit laser treatment from working effectively on these areas, so preventing waxing from working effectively.
It’s Okay
If you can’t wait for your hair to regrow between laser treatments, waxing may be an option for you. But be wary: waxing can damage the roots of hair follicles; shaving or depilatory cream could be better choices instead.
Why waxing after laser therapy may not be a wise move is because waxing pulls out all of the hair roots at once, strengthening and possibly damaging hair follicles which could result in further hair growth in future treatments. Also, damage could occur which leads to scarring or other skin problems.
Therefore, if you plan to receive laser hair removal treatment in four weeks or less it is vital to wait at least four weeks prior to getting waxed or using other hair removal methods (plucking or tweezing). Also avoid plucking or tweezing during this period as these may compromise its success.
Laser hair removal treatments work by targeting pigment and closing down hair follicles; when waxing removes pigment from follicles, laser treatments cannot target it effectively and eliminate unwanted hair.
Waxing can cause irritation of the skin, reducing results. Therefore, using an exfoliant or scrub before laser hair removal treatment could help remove dead skin cells that form on top of existing ones and can prevent irritation – helping your overall experience with laser hair removal treatment to be even better.
As hair will eventually regrowth in different lengths or densities, tweezing or plucking could potentially hinder laser treatment results.
An important part of laser treatment success is avoiding tanning in the sun before your session, as tanning can lead to hyperpigmentation and hinder results. Therefore, we advise shaving your legs the night before and day of laser treatments for best results.
Finally, it is vital that you don’t shave or use trimming creams just before receiving laser hair removal treatment. Doing so will only trim the surface hairs rather than remove them at their roots – therefore it is advised that you shave or use these products four weeks before beginning laser treatment.
As much as it may be tempting, shaving before going through laser hair removal treatment will ensure the most efficient possible result. Waxing should also be avoided during pregnancy or breastfeeding as this can affect hormones that make laser treatments ineffective, as well as when taking certain medications such as birth control pills or steroids that could impede results.
It’s Not
There are a few key points to keep in mind when it comes to hair removal prior and post laser treatments. Shaving as often as possible in the weeks leading up to your appointment will ensure the most effective and satisfactory results from treatment. In addition, avoid waxing or plucking in the area until treatment has concluded; any attempt at removal could damage skin tissue and compromise results.
Before each shaving session, it is essential that you exfoliate thoroughly to remove any damaged hairs and promote faster healing in the area. Furthermore, tracking your shaving habits after treatments is critical so as to not irritate or make less responsive your skin to laser therapy treatments.
Laser treatments work by employing light waves to target and destroy hair follicles responsible for growing unwanted hair. The laser targets and destroys pigment in these follicles, stopping new hair growth. Therefore, prior to any laser treatments it is essential that any methods which could potentially harm or destroy these follicles such as shaving, waxing or tweezing be avoided in order to maximize effectiveness of treatment.
Dependent upon your skin type and hair color, multiple laser treatments may be required in order to achieve desired results. As hair growth cycles can change after receiving laser treatments, it is crucial that you consult with your therapist in order to make sure the outcomes meet expectations.
Before initiating any hair treatments on an area being treated, make sure that its follicles have reached the anagen phase – this means when hair follicles are ready to produce new strands of hair growth. To ensure they reach this phase successfully, do not shave or use waxing products within four weeks of your treatment date.
If the laser treatment affects light blond hairs in your treatment area, they should not be negatively impacted. However, for dark-haired individuals in that same region, laser sessions must continue in order to keep regrowth at bay.
Laser treatment may produce an initially slight bumpy or rough texture to your skin in some areas, however this should dissipate within days as dead cells slough off as they are damaged by laser beams. To soothe any irritation caused by treatment, cool aloe vera gel or lotion should be applied post-treatment to the affected area(s).
No matter if you are getting laser treatment on your legs, arms, underarms or bikini area – shaving is not advised before and after any laser procedure as doing so could compromise its effectiveness and lead to an uncomfortable experience during your treatment session. For any inquiries about your laser treatment or learn more about Beauty Barn services below – feel free to reach out!
