Preparing for laser hair removal requires shaving the day or night prior, since laser heat works best when hair follicles are at their appropriate length.
But you may find it challenging to know when it’s the appropriate time to shave in between sessions. Here are a few tips to keep you on track:
The Right Time
Prior to your laser hair removal appointments, it is a wise idea to start shaving the area where you plan on receiving treatments a few days in advance. This will ensure that hair length is optimal for treatment – shaving too early could result in hairs too long for laser to target and destroy effectively.
Laser hair removal uses heat to target stem cells within hair follicles and damage their stem cells, however if your hair is too long the laser may simply heat up surrounding skin instead of targeting just the follicle resulting in redness, swelling and blistering resulting in redness, swelling and blistering. Therefore it’s advisable to shave or use a trimming cream a few days prior to treatment with laser.
Avoid waxing and plucking in this timeframe to minimize hair removal methods like waxing and plucking that take out entire hair shafts from below the skin surface – these methods prevent laser light from being able to reach and destroy follicles effectively.
Before beginning laser hair removal treatment, apply a topical numbing cream. This will help minimize discomfort during your session.
Before your laser treatment, it is also advisable to avoid tanning for at least four weeks prior. Exposing your skin to sunlight increases the risk of hypopigmentation (light spots) after your procedure as well as sunburns.
Once your series of laser treatments is over, shaven areas should no longer require shaving; however, you will still need to care for and maintain healthy skin in an ongoing way. Should any new hair growth appear after you finish treatments, feel free to shave as soon as possible.
Following your therapist’s instructions when getting laser hair removal or another form of hair reduction treatment is crucial to achieving optimal results and experiencing smooth, flawless skin without razor bumps and other unwanted hair. Reach out today and schedule your appointment – take the first step toward permanent hair reduction!
The Wrong Time
Shaving too soon after laser treatment could put your results at risk, since its heat could damage any hair follicles which haven’t fully developed yet. Therefore, it’s recommended to wait at least several days before shaving or using hair removal cream.
While laser treatment is being administered, you should refrain from any alternative forms of hair removal such as plucking or waxing as these methods remove entire follicles – leaving nothing for the laser to target. Furthermore, products which lighten skin should also be avoided as this could interfere with how it treats an area.
After shaving, it is likely that you will notice that unwanted hair grows back more rapidly than usual – this is an indicator that the treatments are working! This may continue for some time – just continue your shaving routine until it sheds out naturally or falls off on its own.
Exfoliation is one of the best things you can do after laser treatments to ensure effective shaving sessions. By getting rid of damaged hairs, exfoliation gives your next shave a much higher chance of being effective.
If you need advice about when and how to shave between laser hair removal treatments, Body Details technicians will provide all of the support you need for optimal results. Once your treatment series is complete, you’ll experience long-term, and possibly permanent hair reduction – well worth taking the time and care required for proper shaving! Contact us to set up your appointment now. We’re happy to answer all of your questions about cosmetic services such as hair removal, tattoo removal and more. Plus we carry an impressive array of beauty products. Be sure to stop back frequently to keep up on what’s new in beauty!
The Best Time
Laser treatments offer an alternative to traditional hair removal methods that only address surface-level removal; laser hair removal targets the root. While effective, this requires multiple sessions in order to achieve desired results. Clean and clear skin is key for minimizing irritation between laser sessions. After your first appointment you may experience some “shedding” of hairs as your scalp heals itself and grows back new cells. Laser hair removal treatments often cause hairs to shed after only one session; this is completely harmless and indicates that enough damage was done to stop their production altogether. Once shed, they should fall out naturally over a few days, allowing you to resume shaving your area as before. Exfoliation could help accelerate this process further – consider exfoliating regularly too for optimal results!
Try to space out your hair removal sessions every four to six weeks as this will give the follicles time to heal between treatments, decreasing any risks such as hypopigmentation or light spots that might arise as a result.
On the day of your laser treatment, try to avoid using any self-tanning or bleaching creams as these may darken the skin and affect its ability to target pigment within hair follicles. If a sunless product must be used, apply it as lightly as possible over the area being treated.
If you decide to shave between laser hair removal sessions, be careful not to go too close with the blade. Overshaving can result in cuts or nicks which can be very uncomfortable as well as damage the delicate skin of the face.
As with laser treatments, shaving should also be done without exerting too much pressure on your skin. Doing so could irritate it and be counter-productive after laser therapy has been completed. If a razor must be used then do so gently using a safety razor to minimise grazing of the skin.
If you are uncertain if it is safe to shave after receiving laser hair removal treatment, always seek professional advice. At Blissfusion we have an experienced team available who are happy to answer any queries about shaving or any aspect of your treatment that arise.
The Worst Time
Doing a poor job shaving between laser hair removal treatments increases the risk of ingrown hairs, or hair follicles which re-grow back into your skin instead of growing outward, often caused by shaving, waxing or plucking. They may cause pain, redness and itching and should always be handled by professionals.
Between laser treatments, it’s also wise to avoid other hair removal methods, like waxing and tweezing, that remove all or most of the root as well as shaft. Both techniques leave hair in an anagen phase which lasers can target more effectively.
After your laser treatment, be mindful not to shave right away as this could irritate the skin. Instead, wait several days or weeks before shaving again in that area if necessary – using only gentle razors with exfoliators in between for best results and any damaged hairs caused by laser treatments can be removed efficiently from the treated areas.
Before your laser treatment, shave to ensure your hair is at an appropriate length so the laser can more accurately target it. This is particularly crucial if you have darker skin as darker hairs can be more challenging to target with its beam.
Shaving can help make laser treatment more efficient by making sure light blue hairs are visible for lasers to target and attack, saving both time and money by decreasing the number of sessions necessary to achieve results.
Always shave after laser hair removal treatments to maintain smoother, healthier skin for life. Reach out to us and discover how our lasers can assist in this regard – we are more than happy to answer all of your inquiries!
