Waxing between laser hair removal sessions should be avoided to maximize effectiveness of laser treatment. Laser treatments work by targeting pigment in order to identify hair follicles that need removal.
Waxing removes pigment from follicles and thus renders treatment ineffective; for this reason it is recommended to wait at least six weeks before getting waxed.
Waxing
Laser hair removal is one of the most efficient ways to effectively reduce unwanted hair growth. Unlike shaving or depilatory creams that only remove surface-level hair growth, laser treatments heat up hair follicle bulbs so they are eliminated completely. But before scheduling a session of laser hair removal there are certain preparation steps you should take beforehand in order to make sure everything runs smoothly and that everything is suitable.
Once laser hair removal begins, it is essential that no such practices as waxing, tweezing, and plucking occur in the treatment area as they can disrupt follicles and decrease its effectiveness as well as cause undesirable side effects like redness and irritation.
If you need to remove hair from a specific area before your next treatment, the ideal method would be a razor or depilatory cream that does not contain alcohol. Shaving can cause cuts and nicks; to minimize potential risk use a razor with protective numbing cream before trying. Meanwhile depilatory creams containing alcohol may irritate skin causing an adverse reaction during a procedure.
Before your appointment, avoid applying lotions and other products directly onto the treatment area. Make sure it’s clean and free from debris. Moreover, avoid sun exposure as prolonged sun exposure can aggravate treatment areas and result in side effects that could potentially adversely impact treatment plans.
As laser treatments aren’t permanent solutions to hair removal, even after finishing all sessions in their entirety you may notice some light regrowth after your treatment course has concluded – typically fine, blond hairs which do not respond well to laser therapy treatments. If this concerns you we recommend scheduling regular maintenance laser sessions to control this growth.
If you’re considering laser hair removal, LH Spa & Rejuvenation’s team of experts is happy to answer any questions about preparing for and scheduling treatments. They’re also more than willing to discuss how long it should be between treatments.
Shaving
Shaving is an effective way of eliminating unwanted hair, but it can actually damage the skin in the process. By cutting hair at its surface instead of its root, shaving causes dead skin cells to accumulate on top and leave patchy areas behind. After laser hair removal treatments it’s also wise to wait several days before shaving the treatment area to avoid irritation and inflammation of skin tissue.
Before and after laser treatments, it is also wise to refrain from tanning or using sunless skin creams that will darken your skin, making it harder for laser treatment to target hair follicles effectively. Furthermore, public pools or lakes may contain bacteria or contaminants which could hinder this process.
Tweezing and plucking should be avoided in areas where laser hair removal was performed, as these techniques pull hairs out at their root, interfering with laser treatment’s ability to disable hair follicles. If shaving must occur, make sure the razor blade is new and sharp, taking care not to cut across treated areas when doing so.
Note that waxing the area where you received laser treatment unless there will be no further treatments in that spot in the future. Laser hair removal works best when powerful light beams target hair follicles deep below the skin surface – waxing will prevent this from occurring and thus inhibit this form of treatment from working optimally.
If you are seeking permanent hair reduction, Blissfusion offers consultations. Their experts can offer guidance and advise you on what steps are safe after undergoing laser hair removal and can assist you in reaching the results that you desire. They may recommend how frequently to shave an area before laser treatment begins as well as provide recommendations of licensed laser technicians in order to set up initial appointments and monitor progress as necessary.
Tweezing
Laser hair removal uses laser light to target and disable hair follicles, thus stopping future hair growth. While it’s an efficient treatment option, multiple sessions may be needed to achieve maximum effectiveness; to maximize effectiveness it’s essential that waxing or other forms of hair removal be avoided in between sessions; in addition, laser hair removal may cause skin sensitivity or not be permanent solution.
Waxing, plucking and shaving can all be effective ways of removing unwanted hair from the body, but they may interfere with laser treatments by pulling it from its root instead of its surface. Furthermore, these processes may trigger chemical reactions which interfere with laser’s ability to disable the follicle; hence they should not be performed for at least two weeks prior to beginning laser treatments in any treated area.
Shaving is one effective way to reduce side effects when treating certain areas, but proper shaving technique must be observed so as not to cause skin damage and ingrown hair formation. We suggest shaving twice per week using razors that contain moisturizing ingredients for maximum benefit.
Sunless skin creams that darken the skin are also something to avoid as these products can interfere with laser lightening of hair, cause skin irritation, and inflammation.
As mentioned previously, it is essential to refrain from tweezing or plucking hair in the treatment area, as this process may interfere with laser’s ability to disable follicles and lead to new hair growth in that area. Therefore it is recommended waiting at least a few days before tweezing; when necessary use an angled tweezer as this won’t damage skin as easily. Also make sure not to rub or rub over area after tweezing has taken place.
Threading
Threading removes hair at its roots, unlike shaving which removes hair at its surface. This method makes threading ideal for shaping eyebrows while being healthier for skin as no ingrown hairs occur during threading. Unfortunately it can be costly and time consuming with any redness left behind after treatment; for optimal results when getting laser therapy treatments it is wise to avoid threading for at least four weeks beforehand.
Plucking does not work effectively to remove unwanted hair because it does not weaken follicles enough to stop their growth, and can actually prevent your laser treatments from absorbing enough heat from it and render them ineffective; meaning you’ll end up spending money for nothing.
There’s good news in that you can still shave prior to laser treatment, though other hair removal methods such as waxing or plucking should be avoided at least four weeks beforehand as this could interfere with its results. Laser hair removal works by applying heat directly onto hair follicles in their anagen phase and killing them; waxing or plucking might never reach this phase and thus the laser won’t have the opportunity to kill off as many hair follicles that would be inactive after laser hair removal is deadened by laser.
As part of your preparation for laser treatment, it is also wise to avoid self-tanner and spray tan products at least three days in advance, as these could potentially harm the effectiveness of the laser and compromise its benefits.
Though waxing may not be as safe, there are other effective solutions for hair removal such as laser treatment or electrolysis that may save more time in terms of safety and permanence than shaving alone.
If you are uncertain which technique will suit you best, seek guidance from a dermatologist. They will be able to recommend an approach best suited to your individual needs. In addition, it is wise to wear sunscreen during the day to protect your skin from sunlight damage; additionally it would be prudent for laser patients to stay out of direct sunlight for at least a couple weeks pre and post treatments.
