After laser hair treatment, some form of shedding may occur within 7-30 days – this could appear to be new hair growth when in reality your body is pushing out dead follicles that were targeted by laser treatment.
Do not try to speed up this process by scrubbing or plucking; doing so could cause irritation and pull out healthy hair that was unaffected by laser treatment.
Do Not Tweeze
Laser hair removal offers an alternative that is less time consuming than shaving, waxing and depilatory cream applications – namely laser. Not only is the procedure faster, but you’re in safe hands as a professional handles everything for you. But remember: hair removal does not happen instantly and may take some time before unwanted hairs fall out – leaving some people tempted to wax, shave, pluck or pull at what remains after their laser session has concluded.
Doing this could be disastrous for several reasons. First and foremost, it would disrupt the natural cycle of hair growth; your locks grow in cycles with only about 30 percent being in active growth at any one time. Laser treatment specifically targets active-growing hairs; by extracting them before their natural time has come, future treatments might become less successful.
Tweezing post-laser can also lead to ingrown hairs that become extremely irritating and uncomfortable if left alone for too long, often requiring surgical removal. Tweezing can result in irritating ingrowns which grow under your skin’s surface causing irritation, rashes or cysts which need surgical removal if left alone.
There are some simple things you can do to prevent ingrown hairs after laser hair removal, however. Start by only tweezing when your eyebrows and other areas have been thoroughly washed and exfoliated – this makes spotting hair easier – it is best done in front of a mirror under natural lighting with plenty of natural lighting so as to see your skin clearly. Furthermore, consider purchasing GiGi Anesthetic Numbing Spray ($14) as this may ease pain when tweezing delicate areas like lips chin and eyebrows to avoid irritation, especially important for delicate areas like lips chin and eyebrows.
Do Not Wax
After laser hair removal, it may appear as though new hair growth has taken place. However, this is due to your follicles pushing out dead hair from beneath their surface follicles. Although plucking these stray strands may seem tempting, doing so could cause irritation &/or infection and disrupt the hair cycle, making future treatments less effective.
Laser treatments must target the hair follicle for effective removal. Plucking, threading, waxing or using depilatory creams to remove hair compromise this process and so it should not be done prior to laser hair removal treatment sessions.
If you must wax, ensure the area is clean and dry so the wax adheres properly. Make sure the temperature of the wax on your wrist before applying it directly to the skin – it should feel warm but not hot. Additionally, using the appropriate size wax strip allows for rapid treatment without tearing up skin tissue.
Apply numbing cream such as that used for toothaches to your waxing area for best results and to alleviate discomfort during your wax. It may only take seconds to work but could save considerable discomfort during your treatment session.
As shaving can damage the skin, it is recommended to wait at least an hour after applying laser hair removal numbing cream before shaving the affected area. Exfoliating regularly can also speed up this shedding process by clearing away dead skin that might be holding onto hair follicles in place.
Do Not Scrub
After receiving laser hair removal treatments, it’s normal for treated hairs to start falling out within days, signalling that laser has damaged their roots and that they will now shed naturally – this process may take up to 3 weeks and might result in stubble or blackheads appearing.
Avoid trying to hasten this natural shedding process through shaving or exfoliating products as this could cause hairs to get trapped under your skin and appear like new growth, leading to infection or irritation. After laser hair removal sessions it’s also wise to stay out of direct sunlight as much as possible.
Laser hair removal causes hair bulbs to gradually collapse over a seven to 30-day period, creating itchy bumps as the hair escapes its pores in its bid for visibility through skin pores and pushes upwards towards visible locations – this appears like new growth but in reality represents dead hair pushing its way upwards through its follicles.
Many individuals are tempted to remove dead hairs that resemble ingrown ones by plucking or squeezing, but this should be avoided as this could cause infection, irritation and alter the growth cycle of hair follicles which could potentially impact laser treatments in the future.
Be mindful when getting laser hair removal that your treatment relies on having access to all hair follicles for success; therefore, avoid waxing, plucking, shaving or threading before your appointment. Shaving can still occur on the day of the appointment but make sure not to overshave too heavily – be gentle!
Laser hair removal works best when targeting hair follicles when they are in their anagen phase of growth cycle, such as plucking or waxing, so it is wise to avoid these methods prior to booking an appointment for laser hair removal. To maximize success with laser treatment it is wise to avoid plucking and waxing before an appointment is scheduled if you intend on undergoing laser hair removal.
Do Not Pick at Your Skin
Success with laser hair removal depends on being patient and letting thick, dark hairs shed on their own – which may take several weeks or longer – rather than trying to manipulate or disrupt this natural process through plucking or shaving. Otherwise, doing either could disrupt its cycle and result in unwanted regrowth.
Skin can become irritated and inflamed after laser treatment, so it is crucial to keep it calm and moisturized. Applying moisturizing gel or pure aloe vera may help reduce irritation while preventing further aggravation of symptoms.
After laser hair removal, some itching is normal; however, excessive scratching can result in scarring or reddening reactions that lead to scars. Try not to scratch at your skin; instead apply cold compresses or use over-the-counter itch relievers if it bothers you.
Your skin may develop small bumps that resemble acne called folliculitis that appear when your pores become clogged with dead skin cells. They feel prickly to touch but should not cause discomfort; these blemishes are easily treatable by applying antibiotic ointment.
Avoid wearing makeup and other skin products before laser treatments as these could interfere with laser light reaching follicles, rendering treatment less effective. Also make sure you wear sunscreen since UV radiation from sunlight may exacerbate treatments.
As shaving can lead to ingrown hairs and clogged pores, shaving should be avoided prior to laser hair removal treatments. If necessary, ensure to shave as close to the surface as possible without using razor blades with electric or rotating heads; alternatively a loofah may help speed up shedding in the week following laser treatments; additionally make sure that you schedule another session as soon as possible to achieve consistent results; the longer you wait between treatments, the higher the chance that hairs enter telogen or resting phase before successfully treated again by laser.
