Start Laser Hair Removal Now For A Hairless Summer

Are you beginning to plan your activities for the upcoming summer season? This has been a long, horrible winter for many people across the country, making the change in seasons even more desirable and exciting. One way to start preparing yourself for the summer months ahead is by undergoing laser hair removal. But, why would you want to begin the laser hair removal process during the winter? There are several reasons, and here, you will learn what they are.

Lightened Skin Tone

During the winter, your skin tone is likely to be lighter than during the summer. Whether you naturally tan, use a tanning booth or spray tan, the darker skin tones of the summer can cause the laser hair removal to be less effective.

Why does it work like that? The laser is attracted to the dark color of the hair follicle. When your skin is dark, it can cause the laser to be attracted to the skin rather than the follicle. This can increase the number of treatments needed to remove all of your unwanted hair.

Decreased Sun Exposure

The areas that are being treated with the laser to remove hair should not be exposed to the sun for about a week after treatment. This is because the skin absorbs some of the laser energy and when the area is exposed to the sun, the skin can become discolored.

Limited Razor Use

For best results from laser hair removal, you do not want to shave the areas often. Now, this doesn't mean that you have to let your hair grow for weeks or months before the treatment, but allowing the hair to grow long enough for the laser to easily find the follicle will help decrease the number of treatments that it takes. Cold weather months are perfect for letting the hair get a little length to it because you can easily cover up those areas with a nice pair of slacks or leggings.

Ready for Summer

Having the treatment completed over the winter will make it possible for you to reveal you hairless body the minute summer weather hits. You will not have to worry about whether you have hair on your legs or peeking out of your bikini during your first beach adventure of the year.

Talk with your local laser hair removal technician to learn more about preparing for the warm summer months starting today.

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