Waxing pulls hair out of its follicle, rendering laser treatment ineffective and increasing risk for ingrown hairs and sensitive skin conditions. Furthermore, waxing between laser treatments may damage outer layers of skin causing sensitivities or ingrowns to arise.
Discover why so many South Florida residents are opting out of waxing appointments and instead calling Body Details for laser treatments!
1. Waxing weakens the hair follicle
Waxing can be an agonizingly painful process that leaves skin red, sore and bleeding. Waxing also removes hair follicles, weakening them over time until they stop producing hair entirely if you wax frequently enough. Laser hair removal provides an alternative that can both rid yourself of unwanted hair while improving its health follicles – for the former process alone!
However, it’s essential that you remember that laser hair removal after waxing will be less effective because waxing, plucking and threading remove hair at its root while laser treatments target melanin within hair follicles to damage them and stop further hair growth – when hair follicles are present only below the surface, laser can’t target them and your treatment sessions may prove futile.
If you plan to undergo laser hair removal, it is advised that you refrain from waxing several weeks prior to scheduling an appointment. Also avoid darkening creams that could obstruct results; in addition to tweezing and shaving which could alter how your body responds.
Laser treatments are far more comfortable than waxing, with most people reporting that the pain feels similar to tiny rubber bands flicking against their skin. Plus, laser hair removal provides permanent solutions for unwanted hair; though some regrowth may occur after your course of treatments due to hormonal fluctuations – something LH Spa & Rejuvenation offers maintenance treatments to treat.
Waxing can lead to ingrown hair outbreaks that are difficult to remove. Laser hair removal is the only effective solution that permanently destroys hair follicles, eliminating ingrown hairs. But even with proper preparation, laser treatments may still cause some discomfort or redness – that is why having a professional perform the treatment is recommended.
2. Waxing removes hair from the root
Waxing is different in that it removes hair at its source rather than simply shaving off surface hairs, pulling them out by their roots. Because of this process, waxed areas don’t show as quickly regrowth after waxing; but that doesn’t mean that all hair will permanently be gone – stubble-like growth may resume shortly.
Waxing can result in ingrown hairs that can be painful if left untreated immediately, while Laser Hair Removal offers the most permanent solution to rid oneself of ingrowns. Laser Hair Removal uses light to attract melanin present in hair shafts and heat it up until the follicle is destroyed, rendering future growth of new hair impossible. While Laser Hair Removal sessions may cost slightly more than waxing sessions, when considered against their time saving qualities it makes the choice worth your consideration.
Prior to undergoing laser hair removal treatment, it’s important to refrain from using any hair removal products on the area that will be treated, such as shaving or unwaxing skin or tweezing – these may damage its surface and impede laser technician targeting of correct pigment. Furthermore, tanning may alter your skin tone, making laser technician more difficult able to target appropriate pigment.
As with waxing, Laser Hair Removal sessions involve lying back and relaxing while the laser machine performs its task. While operating, you’ll hear an audible snapping sound similar to when rubber bands snap against skin and you may feel some mild discomfort from its pulses of light – although far less painful than waxing itself.
Are you ready to say goodbye to unwanted hair once and for all? Contact your nearest Ideal Image Med Spa and learn about the many advantages of Laser Hair Removal. Contact us now and schedule your complimentary consultation with one of our Aesthetic Consultants – together, we look forward to helping you attain smooth, hairless and stubble-free skin!
3. Waxing weakens the hair follicle
Waxing removes hair follicles directly from their roots. As such, hair will grow back eventually, but not as thick or long. Unfortunately, you’ll have to wax again eventually; therefore it is wise not to shave between waxing sessions as shaving prevents laser from reading hair follicles effectively and thus lessening treatment efficacy.
Waxing can also cause irreparable skin damage; without being mindful, waxing can leave red and swollen areas that resemble sunburns, as well as ingrown hairs which are both annoying and often painful. Laser hair removal offers safer alternative as it doesn’t leave any permanent scarring to worry about.
Laser hair removal might take longer to deliver results you want than waxing does, but in the long run it could save both time and money by eliminating the need to purchase new waxing supplies each month. Depending on the condition of your skin, this treatment could require up to 7 treatments spaced out over several months for you to achieve success.
Notably, laser hair removal does not respond to light fluffy blond or gray hair; thus leaving some light fluffy blond hairs behind after each session of treatment. While these can be shaved off or waxed off as needed before returning for more laser sessions.
Laser hair removal works by targeting hair follicles that stand out against their surrounding skin color, using laser energy to destroy them and stop future hair growth. Laser treatments are less painful than waxing and provide longer-lasting results than any other form of treatment.
Laser hair removal offers another major advantage – its universal suitability for all skin tones. Many people believe that darker skin tones cannot undergo laser treatment; this simply isn’t true – there are different settings and machines tailored specifically to different colors of skin so almost anyone can have successful laser hair removal treatments.
4. Waxing weakens the hair follicle
Waxing can disrupt this activity and decrease effectiveness of laser hair removal treatments, so to maximize their success it is best to refrain from waxing before and after treatments. For maximum success of laser hair removal treatments it is wise to avoid waxing before and after each session.
Laser hair removal is a much gentler option than waxing and won’t leave behind redness or pain at the site of treatment. Instead, you may experience something similar to sunburn; however this usually resolves within hours.
Laser hair removal offers numerous advantages over waxing; its results last far longer and don’t involve worrying about stubble regrowing within weeks. For permanent results, the recommended regimen for laser treatment consists of six sessions; however, occasional maintenance sessions may also help.
Waxing stimulates hair follicles to produce new hair growth and can take up to one month before returning back to its natural state. Because of this, waxing only provides temporary results; repeating it again and again may be necessary. Laser hair removal offers more permanent solutions; Ideal Image provides Lifetime Guarantee Memberships that help ensure lasting results.
Waxing may cause redness, minor bleeding and swelling at the treatment site; however, these side effects are typically minimal when compared with laser treatments. Furthermore, waxing may damage skin if pulled too quickly or at an improper angle.
After receiving laser hair removal treatment, the follicle is destroyed, no longer producing unwanted hairs. Because hair grows in cycles that include growth, rest and fall-out stages, multiple sessions must be conducted to effectively destroy every single one in each follicle.
With each treatment, the number of hairs in a follicle will decrease significantly, although you will still have some that regrowth; they will just be far lighter in texture and color than before treatment began.
