The Beauty Denominator

The growing trend in the past years has been hair removal. Everyone wants a smooth, hairless body. The human body is almost completely covered with fine hair though called lanugo and it helps with the evaporation of perspiration.The palms of the hands and soles of the feet have none though and this has turned into a very lucrative business for anyone licensed to do hair removal. Although there’s many options for hair removal, waxing has been one of the most popular and preferred methods of removing hair. Women aren’t the only ones though lots of men are also among frequent customers getting their backs, chests and other areas waxed smooth.

Waxing can either be done by professionals in a salon or you can do it yourself in your own home using one of the many kinds of self-waxing kits that are sold in stores. Waxing requires hot wax to be poured on the area and then removed by having strips stuck on and pulled off along with unwanted hair. Although this method is often painful, it is cost effective and can last a while, which keeps many customers going back for more.

Since hair removal has become so popular with each passing year there has been more and more advancements and new products being created that are giving hair removal customers more options. Since there are now so many different types of hair removal methods available, it can sometimes be difficult for people to determine which method is best for them.

A method similar to laser hair removal but that has been around much longer is that of electrolysis. When removing hair by electrolysis, the technician uses a needle that projects an electric current into the hair follicle, killing it at the root. By sending the current directly to the root of the hair follicle it prevents hair from growing back in the same spot. Although it may take longer than laser hair removal, electrolysis is another way to permanently remove hair in a certain area. Like laser hair removal, this takes a number of repeat appointments for treatment. Electrolysis often requires treatment for anywhere up to a year to a year and a half for the hair to be completely removed. Like laser hair treatment, electrolysis can cause some discomfort and pain during treatment when the electric current is killing the hair follicle but it should not last longer than a few minutes after the treatment has ended.

A long used method of hair removal is the process of removing hair using depilatories. Depilatories are made up of a chemical mixture that is applied to a region of unwanted hair. Once applied, the depilatory is left on the hair from anywhere from three to fifteen minutes depending on the size of the area and the amount of hair being removed. Once the chemicals have had time to kill the hair, the depilatory is removed and the area of skin is smooth and free from hair. Unlike laser hair removal and electrolysis, using a depilatory is completely pain free and can be done in the privacy of your own home. A number of depilatories are sold at local supermarkets. However, for people with sensitive skin depilatories may not be the right way to go about removing unwanted hair. Since depilatories contain such strong chemicals in order to kill the hair, they often cause skin irritation for people who are prone to having sensitive skin. Depilatories also typically require repeat treatments considerably sooner than both electrolysis and laser hair removal.

Have you been considering laser hair removal? Are you unsure of just what all is involved? Here are a few answers for some of the common questions involving laser hair removal.

What Is Laser Hair Removal?
Laser hair removal is the process of using a laser to help reduce hair growth.

How Does It Work?
The laser produces a high amount of heat and when directed at the hair, finds the hair follicle and damages the root. This helps prevent the hair growing back.

Who Qualifies for Laser Hair Removal?
Unfortunately laser hair removal is not for everyone. It is better for people with dark hair and light skin. If your skin is darker you will want to discuss laser hair removal with your practitioner. Laser hair removal will not work on blonde, red, white or grey hair. People that tan will have to let their tan fade before doing laser hair removal.

Is Laser Hair Removal Permanent?
Laser hair removal will only reduce the hair growth. Each patient will have a different laser hair removal experience.

What Is The Cost of Laser Hair Removal?
The cost of laser hair removal will vary depending on the clinic, your area and region. Contact a laser hair remover facility of your choice to find out more.

Are There Any Side Effects to Laser Hair Removal?
Unfortunately yes. Just like any other technique such as laser hair removal. A person could experience many different things such as:

· Temporary Rash
· Skin Discoloration
· Blistering
· Scarring
· Crusting
· Scabbing
· Skin texture change

What Parts of the Body Can Be Used for Laser Hair Removal?
There are actually quite a few areas you can do. Here are some of the many choices:
Face, Neck, Chin, Toes, Feet, Upper Lip, Bikini Line, Fingers, Between the Brow, Arms, Legs, Chest, Stomach, Ears, Hairline

What Kind of Results Can You Expect With Laser Hair Removal?
You can expect to see around fifty to eighty percent of hair reduction growth. It will depend on each individual having the treatment done. Some might experience better results than other with laser hair removal.

Before and After Laser Hair Removal
Before you can do this procedure there are things you should know. If you are tanning you must let your tan fade first before using laser hair removal. You also do not want to pluck, wax, sugar or tweeze before your treatment. This will leave no hair left to be treated!

Do not moisturize before your treatment. This means you cannot use any body lotions, moisturizers, perfumes or sunscreen. After your laser hair removal treatment you do not want to mess with your treated skin. Do not pick at it, etc. You also do not want to interfere with the treatments effectiveness by plucking or waxing. Try to avoid any direct sun exposure to your skin.

When your treatments are complete use sunscreen and avoid tanning beds. Try not to do anything that will cause you to sweat. This could cause irritation to the treated skin. Talk with your practitioner after your treatment to discuss any further details or instructions.

Do you have excessive hair growth on parts of your body that you don’t want and are ashamed of? Have you tried every hair removal system and creams that come on the market? Then laser hair removal may be the answer for you, but the cost can be expensive because it isn’t covered by insurance and is considered a cosmetic procedure.Usually the average cost in the states can run around $500 and people tend to need more than one session.

However in some cases such as facial hair removal, one session may be enough and most people use laser removal as a last option after trying everything else. This is an excellent alternative to other options if you can afford it.

Laser hair removal isn’t recommended for individuals with certain medical conditions and disorders. Also individuals with very light-colored hair including gray and white hair may find that it’s not an effective treatment because hair without pigment will not absorb the energy from the laser.

Laser hair removal is accomplished by sending a light beam of a specific wavelength onto the skin from the laser. The beam of light is sent through a hand piece into the skin, where it attacks the darker pigmentation of the hair follicle. This causes damage and destruction of the hair follicle without damaging the skin tissues around it. Some people do experience permanent hair loss, while others will need to repeat the procedure. Sometimes when hair does grow back it is lighter in color and a finer texture.

There are four types of lasers that are used for hair removal. They are Ruby, Alexandrite, Diode, and NdYAG. Each of these four lasers are different in many ways and are used for different skin types. The ruby laser is able to focus in on small areas and can be used on both dark and light skin. However, this laser works best on light skin. The alexandrite laser is very versatile and can be used on many different types of hair. It is able to focus on large areas and is very easy to customize. The diode laser uses a much longer wavelength which makes it very effective on most types of skin. The NdYag laser works well on people with dark hair and dark skin.

Laser hair removal is considered safe, but always make sure you have this procedure done by a licensed, experienced professional. If not done properly you take the risk of blistering, burns, skin discoloration and patchy uneven hair regrowth. Check for the specialist in your area and go meet with them then decide which is best for you and make sure you follow all instructions for before and after laser hair removal.