Laser hair removal has become an increasingly popular method for long-term hair reduction, although its effects on blonde hair tend to be reduced as its lack of pigment makes it harder for laser beams to target and destroy hair follicles.
New devices have recently been developed that can overcome this obstacle, including the ND:YAG laser. These devices use longer pulses to bypass any lack of pigment in blonde hair and have been scientifically proven to work.
Electrolysis
Are you tired of shaving, waxing and depilatory creams which only temporarily remove unwanted hair? Electrolysis could be the answer! Electrolysis treatments can permanently eliminate hair growth – meaning no worries of future unwanted growth later on in life! However, you must undergo several sessions before your hair stops growing entirely; to find a skilled practitioner for the treatments – get recommendations from friends and family or conduct online research; when meeting with an electrologist make sure he or she is licensed as well as ask any pertinent questions about sterilization practices!
An electrolysis session involves inserting a small needle into each individual hair follicle on your face or body and connecting it to an electric current, which delivers heat directly into each one, cutting off its blood supply and eventually leading to its stop growth. After each treatment session, your skin may appear reddened and irritated for some time post-session; this should eventually fade.
As one might imagine, electrolysis is a lengthy and laborious process that can require several sessions over several months to get permanent results. But once complete, your hair won’t ever grow back! Unfortunately though, electrolysis can be both expensive and painful; each session only destroys approximately 35 percent of hair follicles so multiple sessions may be required in order to treat all areas where you wish for hair-free surfaces.
Laser hair removal
Laser hair removal works best on those with light complexions and dark hair due to the contrast between pigments allowing the laser to more easily penetrate their skin and destroy hair follicles. Recent advances in laser technology have now made it possible to remove unwanted hair from darker and tanned skin types as well. Nd:YAG laser devices produce longer wavelengths which are less reactive to pigments. Target and destroy hair follicles without harming surrounding tissue with this revolutionary laser technology, providing greater treatment coverage than traditional lasers – including arm and leg hair removal. Laser hair removal should not guarantee permanent hair reduction; some hair may regrowth if the follicles were only damaged but not completely destroyed by treatments; however, with multiple sessions at regular intervals you will reduce the number of new regrowth hairs that emerge afterward.
One of the primary challenges associated with laser hair removal for blondes is that light strands do not contain enough melanin to absorb the laser’s light energy, leading to limited results and no differentiation from surrounding tissue. As a result, bleaching your hair prior to laser sessions should be avoided, along with waxing, plucking, or plucking hairs; shaving may make targeting hair follicles simpler for the laser beams.
Laser hair removal for blonde hair will require multiple sessions in order to achieve desired results. You will likely require four-to-six weekly treatments over the course of one year after starting, in order to be completely hair-free and may also need touch ups after your initial series. It is also important to remember that not all laser hair removal services are covered by insurance; if considering laser hair removal as a potential treatment option it would be prudent to speak to either your dermatologist or certified technician regarding whether it would be right for you and the procedure involved before making up your mind about proceeding further.
Waxing
Waxing is an age-old and proven hair removal solution. Not only can it remove unwanted hair, but it can also prevent ingrown hairs and folliculitis. Waxing can especially effective at eliminating stubborn or short hair as it slows regrowth between wax sessions. Be sure to use an appropriate waxing product for both your skin type and hair colour though for best results.
To avoid ingrown hairs, exfoliate the area before waxing to minimize ingrown hairs. Use either chemical exfoliants such as salicylic acid or glycolic acid or physical exfoliants like apricot kernels; tanning and lotioning the area prior to your waxing appointment is best avoided.
Alternatively, topical anesthetics like one percent hydrocortisone cream are available at most drugstores; lidocaine spray may also help numb and reduce redness in sensitive skin areas, so this is another good choice for managing pain. In addition to taking topical anesthetics or pain relievers like acetaminophen over-the-counter pain killers are an option as well.
Threading
Many Eastern beauty and health practices have made their way westwards, including massage, yoga, aromatherapy and threading, an ancient hair removal technique using twisted cotton thread to remove unwanted facial and body hair. Threading can be especially effective at shaping eyebrows but is used on other parts of the face as well. Its simplicity makes it quick and relatively pain-free [source: Kazakina].
Threading may cause redness or minor irritation aftercare for those with sensitive skin; however, by following up with cooling gel (we recommend Mario Badescu Facial Spray), this side effect should be minimized. The key to minimizing side effects is finding a practitioner who explains their approach clearly while using quality materials.
Beginning with thread, about the thickness of dental floss, the technician makes a loop of thread with knots woven throughout its body to form an array of knots in its middle. Next, this area is then rolled over unwanted hairs that need removal at their root – similar to tweezing but more precise; short rows can be pulled out simultaneously rather than one at a time.
Threading is ideal for those with sensitive skin as it only affects hair and not the underlying tissue; unlike waxing which can pull at delicate facial skin or fat tissue and result in volume loss and wrinkles. Plus, threading is less painful than waxing or plucking while not producing dead skin cells build-up!
