permanent hair removal

Hair removal is something that both sexes worry about, but it is something that most women learn to hate. We are used to having to shave the armpits and the legs, but when hair pops up in other places, it can be embarrassing on top of being a pain. This leads many to think of permanent hair removal to get rid of the hassle of dealing with unsightly hair that is growing where many think it should not be. However, the word permanent can be a little misleading.

There are certainly things that are permanent hair removal, but they may not work like one would think. There are laser treatments for this, and they do tend to remove the hair and the new hair will not grow back. However, this form of laser treatment only works on hair that is significantly different in shade than the skin. The laser seeks out pigment when looking for hair to zap. Those with light skin and light hair may not be able to have it done, and the same can be said for those with darker skin and hair that matches or is close in shade.

Another thing about permanent hair removal that some do not understand is that hair grows in cycles, so it will often take many treatments to completely remove hair from a certain area. Some hairs will be zapped, but others in other pores may be just growing under the skin and the laser can not do anything with those. That means someone will have to go back many times for permanent hair removal to be sure each of the strands has been zapped appropriately. This also helps with the few stubborn ones that do grow back and need to be removed a second time.

Anyone considering this type of permanent hair removal should remember that there is some discomfort associated with it, even if the people administering the treatment tell you otherwise. Skin can turn red in the area and be sensitive for a few days, but there is usually no permanent problems. After each procedure, it is important to protect that skin and to keep it out of the sun. Most like to have permanent hair removal done on a Friday so they have the weekend to recover before they head back to work. That allows a few days for redness to go away, and time to care for the skin before work demands take over.