Laser hair removal requires that you present yourself without stubble, since the laser device cannot locate pigment if there are hairs above your skin’s surface.
Shaving is essential to ensure the laser can effectively target melanin and damage hair follicles for maximum effectiveness against future hair growth. But what are the consequences if you decide not to shave before your session?
1. Your skin will be more sensitive
Be it beard, period or just smooth skin that you desire, shaving can become an unnecessary and time-consuming task. Laser hair removal could provide an efficient alternative that saves both money and effort in terms of hair removal needs.
Laser hair removal treatments work by targeting pigment in hair follicles and destroying them with light energy, thus eliminating excess hair. Unfortunately, due to skin coverage, lasers cannot reach these follicles directly; so shaving the day or night before your appointment will ensure no unexpected nicks and cuts occur during treatment.
Additionally, it’s also wise to avoid applying moisturizers or skincare products such as moisturizers to the area to be treated, since their ingredients could prevent laser light from reaching follicles, leaving behind residue which may interfere with results.
If you suffer from razor bumps, exfoliating three to four days prior to an appointment can help lessen their appearance and reduce irritation following it. Exfoliation helps hair grow back slower while decreasing irritation following your visit.
Self-tanner should also be avoided, as it may make your skin too dark for laser therapy to target effectively. If necessary, opt for light colored self-tanner.
Before your laser hair removal appointment, it is also advisable to refrain from waxing, tweezing or epilating in the weeks prior. These methods remove hair at its source which prevents laser treatment from targeting it effectively resulting in decreased effectiveness of your treatment plan.
Shaving 24 hours prior to laser hair removal allows your skin to replenish the top layer, setting you up for maximum efficiency in treatment and ending unwanted hair forever! For advice specific to your situation, always speak to your physician who can assess if proceeding with treatment is safe.
2. The laser will singe your hair
Lasers use heat to destroy hair follicles and stop new growth, yet if your locks are too long this process could singe your skin and lead to permanent damage. Therefore, shaving before any treatments sessions (preferably the day prior) is crucial.
Shaving will also help the laser to better target your skin. Shaved hair follicles feature more visible pigment, making it easier for it to identify and target. Furthermore, less melanin means greater effectiveness from laser therapy treatments.
Exfoliation should take place three to four days prior to any laser treatments in order to make sure no hairs remain hidden beneath dead skin layers, while shaving will help eliminate any soap, lotion or deodorant residue that might compromise its efficacy.
At laser hair removal sessions, laser beams will strike each hair follicle multiple times to break down its melanin content and allow it to leave its root. This process will gradually lead to your unwanted hair disappearing; hence the success of laser hair removal.
But if you continue to pluck, wax, or shave in between sessions, hair follicles will begin producing new growth immediately – so patience and adherence are key! Results take multiple sessions but once achieved will remain permanent!
Most clinics require their clients to shave before beginning treatment sessions at their facility, or else face additional fees that range anywhere from $25-50 as a result of extra time spent prepping your skin and any potential discomfort or pain experienced during a session. Be smart – follow advice! By adhering to it you’ll soon be well on your way towards baby smooth skin! Don’t forget to follow Sk:n on Instagram for updates about this amazing beauty service!
3. Your skin will be more irritated
No matter if you are seeking laser hair removal at home or a salon, it is crucial that you shave before each appointment in order to protect the health of your skin during and post-treatment. Otherwise, irritation and sensitization could occur and make treatment ineffective.
Reason being that laser energy must reach and target hair follicles directly beneath the surface of skin in order to effectively damage them. If there’s hair on the surface however, then laser heat cannot reach it and instead is absorbed by it; this could result in burns on top layer skin as well as thicker and darker regrowth of hair follicles over time.
To avoid this from occurring, be sure to shave at least 24 hours prior to any appointment in order to give your skin enough time to replace any dead skin that was removed when shaving. Furthermore, it is wise to avoid products such as benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid or retinol that increase photosensitivity – this could prevent any issues during an appointment.
Remember not to pluck or tweeze any stray hairs as this will cause unnecessary skin irritation as well as making laser treatment of open wounds more challenging.
Prior to your laser hair removal appointment, it’s also a good idea to moisturize the area in which you will be being treated with moisturizer for several days, in order to reduce dryness and irritation and provide sun damage protection – something which is particularly vital when treating sensitive areas like those treated for laser hair removal.
If you want smooth, beautiful skin for life, why not eliminate the hassle and effort involved with shaving by scheduling an appointment for laser hair removal? Not only will you save yourself the time and effort of shaving but it’ll also take some of the stress out of life! So book an appointment with our team in Burleson to start today; we are more than happy to answer any queries that arise!
4. You’ll have to pay a shaving fee
Shaving can be a laborious, time-consuming and sometimes painful chore – yet an essential one if you want to avoid razor bumps, stubble and an unattractive appearance. Laser hair removal offers an alternative that could save both you time and money: permanent root reduction with laser. It zaps away at unwanted hair at its source to stop its return later; safe yet effective, laser can give you back control.
If you neglect to shave before scheduling laser hair removal appointments, the procedure may prove ineffective. Laser heat damages the stem cells of hair follicles, inhibiting future growth. If your hair is too long, however, the laser could singe the surrounding skin rather than targeting its target follicles directly; leading to less-than-desirable results and increasing risks of side effects.
At the very least, shaving on or immediately before your treatment should be avoided as this could cause the laser to miss all your hair follicles completely and create too much skin sensitivity for treatment, leading to an uncomfortable session. If you choose to shave then ensure you use a clean razor without applying too much pressure – doing otherwise could nick or cut the skin and undermine its success in terms of appointments.
Plucking or tweezing between laser treatments should also be avoided to maximize results and minimize side effects such as dark spots on the skin. These methods strip your follicles of their pigment, rendering treatments ineffective or leading to side effects like dark spots on the skin.
Are You Tired of Shaving Your Legs and Want an End? Contact Body Details today if you want to put an end to shaving your legs or face! Our offices in Burleson and Richardson offer laser hair removal treatments which can give you smooth skin that has never looked better! Get more information or schedule your free consultation!
