Month: January 2012

Excessive hair can be a problem for men and women. There are a few ways you can treat the problem.

1. Razors. Many people use this method. It can give good results but the effects are very temporary – some people have hair re-growth within just a few hours!

2. Wax strips. Often considered the most painful of hair removal treatment, wax strips remove hair for a longer amount of time but don’t always get the hard to reach areas, leaving an imperfect effect.

3. Hair removal creams. These are the kind you apply in the shower and then scrub off. Their effectiveness is questionable and they can also be messy and expensive to maintain.

4. Laser hair removal. This is a more permanent method of hair removal, which many people are finding really works and delivers long lasting results. For those of you who have light skin and dark hair you will most benefit from this treatment. Although laser hair removal cannot guarantee every single hair follicle on the area being treated will be removed, it will guarantee an extreme reduction of hair growth which is something that other hair removal solutions simply do not achieve.

Now is the time to be thinking about how to prepare your body for the summer, so which hair removal method you opt for is important. If you want laser hair removal, you should decide this now so your skin can be ready for the warmer months.

This treatment consists of;

1. Firstly, a briefing. A briefing with your doctor or clinician will be booked to discuss where you want the laser hair removal treatment. This will allow you to become familiar with your technician and the process.
2. When you reach your appointment you can ask any last minute questions.
3. The area being treated will be shaved and then cleaned.
4. An anaesthetic cream will then be applied, this will reduce any possible pain you may feel.
5. Most don’t feel pain. Some may feel a tingling sensation, this will be caused by the highly concentrated light beams used to eradicate the hair follicles.
6. During this part of the treatment, another anaesthetic cream will be applied to ensure you are as comfortable as possible during the treatment.
7. Depending on the size of the area being treated, this session can take from a few minutes up to an hour, making it a quick treatment and you will be in and out in no time.
8. The sessions will have to be repeated in order for the treatment to fully take effect. This is because hair is in different hair phases and some may not have been effected the first time round. Patients usually have a session once a month over a course of 4-6 months. Sometimes for larger areas this will take longer, maybe up to a year.
9. After the laser hair removal procedure you may experience some soreness or swelling which are all normal reactions and they will settle down within a few hours.

For those men and women that are sick and tired of having to shave every few days to achieve perfect skin, or use waxing strips, laser hair removal offers the ultimate solution. You can invest in this treatment to have something far more worthwhile which will have all parts of your body including your legs, chest, back and arms looking healthy and silky soft.

This treatment is cost effective, too. Although there is an initial one off cost (costing as little as £100 for smaller areas) it is considered more cost-effective in the long term.  This leaves you with a bit of extra cash at the end of the month to spend on other things aside from razors or wax strips.

Laser hair removal will also be less time-consuming because it will save you hours in the morning from shaving and waxing, or even tweezing and plucking.

With laser hair removal, you will be left with the perfect beach body for the summer months, something that everyone wants to achieve. So ditch the razors, creams and wax and invest in laser hair removal for any area of your body which needs effective hair removal.

 

Laser hair removal is a treatment to get your skin looking soft and smooth every day, every week and every year, with no need to shave again.

The constant annoyance and hassle of shaving can now be resolved by investing in this worthwhile laser hair removal treatment.

The treatment is a PERMANENT reduction solution;

For this procedure to take full effect you have to attend a number of sessions over a course of a few months and depending on the area being treated, I.e., the amount of hair being removed, the number of sessions you will have to attend is determined. Patients usually opt for attending once a month as it leaves the area enough time to settle before it is treated again. These sessions will last from a few minutes to up to an hour, so either way not very long at all, again depending on the area being treated.

This treatment will not guarantee that every hair follicle will be removed, but it will guarantee the reduction of hair growth to an extreme extent. This is perfect for any male or female wanting to escape the hassle of shaving every few days, allowing you to have that time back to leave your body as smooth and healthy looking as it’s ever been.

The treatment is COST EFFECTIVE;

The laser hair removal cost starts from as little as £100 depending on the area being treated, and with the treatment only lasting up to an hour over a course of a few sessions; this is really worth the money in the long run. Also, you will no longer have to waste money on other hair removal equipment such as razors and wax.

The treatment is PAIN FREE (well mostly);

With laser hair removal, you need to know what to expect and how the treatment will feel, from the start to the end. Here is the process:

#1 You will have a consultation with the doctor and you explain where you want the treatment , this will also allow you the time to meet with the technician doing the procedure and then this appointment can be booked up. You can ask about the pain of the treatment here.

#2 On the day, the area that is being treated will be cleaned and shaved, this will ensure the safety of the procedure.

#3 After this an anaesthetic is applied; this will numb the area which will make you feel as comfortable as possible during the treatment preventing pain and discomfort.

#4 After this the treatment will begin where you will feel a slight tingling sensation caused by the highly concentrated light which is damaging the hair follicles in order to stop them growing.

#5 In order for you to feel as comfortable as possible another dose of anaesthetic cream will be applied during the treatment which will decrease further tingling sensations that you may or may not be experiencing.

#7 After this treatment, reactions such as redness and swelling will show up on and around the surrounding areas; this is a completely normal reaction so no need to worry and you will be able to get back to normal activities within a matter of hours.

This procedure is becoming more and more popular as people are realising the benefits of it being a permanent, pain free and cost effective solution.

For women, having soft smooth legs in those warmer months is a must. This makes you feel smooth, sexy and most of all confident when you are on the beach or even when you are at work or going shopping. You don’t need to worry about getting up earlier to shave your legs, which is a great bonus.

For men, the benefits are the same. You don’t need to shave every day, you can simply get up and get going.

One laser hair removal clinic said, “Laser hair removal isn’t just something for celebrities anymore. We see many people come in and have treatments on their legs, arms, face and back. If anyone has any hair removal concern, you should come along and discuss your requirements. It can really make a difference to your life in terms of being time effective, cost effective and pain free for most people.”

A common question which is commonly asked is “does laser hair removal hurt?”. Having a laser hair removal treatment may cause slight discomfort to the individual; however the majority do not find it painful at all and most cope very well.

In most cases, more pain is usually experienced from tweezing, shaving and most of all waxing. These are only temporary solutions to removing hair with a dose of pain each time, whereas with laser hair removal, the procedure will guarantee a more permanent effect with only mild discomfort. Many compare it to an elastic band snapping against the skin.

This treatment will help you to remove body hair from areas out of your reach and any large or small areas where hair is unwanted or unsightly. For those of you with coarse hair and fair skin with dark hair this treatment will be most beneficial to you.

There is nothing to be afraid of when it comes to laser hair removal.

The process of this treatment is as follows;

• Areas where there is unwanted hair will be shaved and cleaned and an anaesthetic will be applied to the area, making this procedure as comfortable as possible.
•  After this, beams of highly concentrated light will be activated, absorbing pigments located in the hair follicles. This then damages the surrounding follicles. When the laser has been activated you will feel an initial tingling sensation which indicates that the process is about to begin, through this procedure a variety of tingling sensations will be felt at each of the stages.
• With this, the technician doing the procedure will also apply another topical anaesthetic to the area being treated, which will minimize these sensations. However, most people do not even need this anaesthetic; this is purely to make this session as comfortable for you as possible.
• This procedure can last a few minutes to up to an hour, all dependent on the area that is being treated and will usually need to be repeated for 4-6 sessions, taking place every month.
• Reactions may include redness and swelling around the area being treated, which usually disappears in a short time and people can return to everyday life activities almost instantly.

As you can see from the above, treatments are comfortable and nothing to be afraid of. Make sure you get the sessions to be held by an experienced technician that is certified in doing this and the clinic you are visiting are using an up to date laser hair removal system.

Laser hair removal is a permanent reduction solution to an ongoing problem. However, it is not just for women although this is the common conception. Men too have ongoing hair growth issues, on their face, back and chest. They have to shave every few days. Many men have laser hair removal, such as Brady Bunch star Christopher Knight who has quite dark coarse hair and who also had his ear hair laser removed, in order to look more “clean cut” and hair free.

Laser hair removal is possible for both men and women as it involves a laser which eradicates the hair from its root, so that it is less able to grow back. By investing in something that will give you back time, you no longer need to spend those mornings shaving or waxing. This trend started with celebrities but more recently, the public have also started to see the benefits and invested in the treatment.

Laser hair removal gives men and women the chance to have healthier looking skin. Our skin looks a lot healthier, silkier and smoother when shaven. Often when unshaven, it is not moisturised leaving it dry and looking unkempt. With today’s society focusing on appearance everywhere we look, it is never far from a person’s mind, especially during summer, that they need to have great looking skin.

For women, having hair free legs in summer is a very attractive prospect. This means no more worrying about shaving when on holiday, or when you are getting ready in the morning.

For a lot of men and women, spending money on razors every few weeks is annoying and with money being tight for everyone, a more permanent and worthwhile solution would be far more beneficial.

In order for this procedure to take full effect, you have to attend a number of laser hair removal sessions which depends on the area being treated. This may take up to six months with a session once a month, or it might be once every couple of weeks. This will be discussed with your specific clinic.

The treatment is pain free, with many saying it just feels like an elastic band snapping on the skin while the laser is in action. A common laser hair removal side effect includes reddening of the area afterwards, but this will clean up in a matter of hours and you can return to your normal activities in no time.

Now is the time to be thinking about how to prepare your body for the summer. Currently in today’s society, appearance is everything and everybody wants perfect skin for the summer.

Hair removal is the key. For those men and women that are sick and tired of having to shave every few days to achieve perfect skin, you could invest in something far more worthwhile which will have your legs, chest, back and arms looking healthy and silky soft.

There are many items you could replace your razor with, like wax strips, but with laser hair removal you just attend a few sessions to achieve longer lasting results. It is a far more time-effective method, leaving you with more hours to spend on other things without the hassle of shaving every few days.

Laser hair removal costs as little as £100 it is considered a far more cost-effective way of removing hair on the body.  This leaves you with a bit of extra cash at the end of the month to spend on other things!

Getting in between those hard to reach places, laser hair removal will be less time-consuming and it will save you hours slaving over your bodies to get them looking perfect, smooth, soft, sexy and healthy for the summer.

For those of you who have light skin and dark hair you will most benefit from this treatment.

Although laser hair removal cannot guarantee every single hair follicle will be removed, it will guarantee an extreme reduction of hair growth and most people who have had the treatment would agree.

Laser hair removal for men usually involves removing facail, chest, back hairs, where as
women usually opt to have hair removal on the armpits, legs, arms and bikini area.

With laser hair removal, you will be left with the perfect beach body where you can feel sexy and confident without the hassle and worry of shaving every few days whilst on holiday.

This treatment is a simple and pain free process. It consists of;

1.    A briefing with your doctor to discuss where you want the treatment; this will allow you to become familiar with your technician, you will then set a date for the procedure to begin. You can ask any questions you may have in this appointment. You can ask anything you want and find out detailed answers. Don’t be afraid to ask something.

2.    When you reach your appointment the area being done will be shaved and then cleaned.

3.    An anaesthetic cream will then be applied, this will reduce any possible pain you may feel, the majority do not feel a thing. Some compare it to an elastic band snapping against the skin.

4.    You may feel a tingling sensation, this will be caused by the highly concentrated light beams used to absorb the tiny pigments of hair follicles, damaging the surrounding area, this means that the hair is unable to grow back.

5.    During this part of the treatment, another anaesthetic cream will be applied to ensure you are as comfortable as possible and this will also take away any further tingling sensations.

6.    Depending on the size of the area being treated, this session can take from a few minutes from up to an hour, which is why many people decide to go and have the treatment in their lunch break!

7.    Similarly, the sessions will have to be repeated in order for the treatment to fully take effect. Patients usually have a session once a month over a course of 4-6 months. Sometimes for larger areas this will take longer, sometimes even up to a year.

8.    After the procedure you are likely to experience some soreness, redness and swelling which are all normal reactions and they will settle down within a matter of days, leaving you to get back to everyday life almost instantly.

This treatment will leave you feeling the most confident you’ve ever been with no worries about picking up a razor again. Many people decide to have this treatment at this time of year, in order for it to have full effect over the summer. However, due to the instant results many people have it done throughout the year.

There are many reasons why someone should choose to invest in laser hair removal. For anyone wondering whether they should invest in the treatment, we discuss the main benefits and simple facts here.

–    For men and women out there who are sick and tired of having to shave every few  days, laser hair removal is a good choice. Many men have this treatment!

–    The treatment is very straightforward and painless. You will have a briefing with the technician doing the procedure where you will discuss concerns, any questions you have and most of importantly the area you want treated after this the appointment will be made. Once you are at your appointment you will meet with the technician where the area will be shaved and cleaned where an anaesthetic cream will be applied, after this cream has absorbed slightly you will be ready for the procedure to begin.

–     You will know when the treatment has started as you will feel a tingling sensation, this should be painless and if anything you will only feel a slight discomfort. The tingling sensation is due to the highly concentrated beams that are absorbing pigments of hair follicles, damaging them which essentially is stopping the hair from growing. To make sure you are most comfortable another dose of anaesthetic will be applied to the area to prevent any further tingling sensations experienced.

–    This procedure will only last from a few minutes to up to an hour and this is all dependent on the laser hair removal area being treated; whether the area is large such as a back, or as small as facial hair being removed. The smaller the area, the quicker the procedure. This could all be done in a lunch break it’s that quick. However it may be advised you rest the treated area for a few hours afterward, this will allow it to settle as you will experience some after effects such as swelling and redness which are all very normal reactions.

–    The laser hair removal sessions will usually be over a course of 4-6 months where usually people being treated will book an appointment once a month, where the treatment will then be completed quite quickly, as this will fit in with your everyday life and busy schedule.

–    Those hard to reach places that are always a hassle will never be a problem again because laser hair removal can target many different areas of the body. Laser hair removal doesn’t just remove hair from legs and faces but can remove hair wherever you want; arm pits, arms, thighs, belly, back and so on making this solution perfect for the whole body.

–    This saves you the time, effort and worry of looking to achieve silky smooth forever more. Appearance is everything in society today, so having the softest legs and smoothest face is a must-have and finding the perfect razor will no longer be an issue. Laser hair removal will tick all the boxes, not only smoother skin but healthier looking and feeling skin too. Having smooth legs will make any person confident in their own skin.

–    Buying razors will no longer be on your shopping list which leaves you to spend money on the finer things in life. With this treatment only costing over £100 it will no doubt be the best investment as you will no longer have to splurge out on the latest super razor that costs a fait bit, you won’t even have to go down that isle, leaving you shaving cut and wax rash free forever more.

–    This treatment particularly benefits those with dark and coarse hair, as these are the most visible on the surface.

–    Laser hair removal will not guarantee every hair follicle will be removed, however it will guarantee a huge reduction of hair growth.

–    The treatment really is as simple as that, and removes hair from areas that you’ve hated shaving for years, it will allow you to feel confident and sexy no matter how old you are and this sets you up perfectly for the summer months and even winter as the full course of treatment is done in just over 4 months.

Laser hair removal is a permanent reduction solution to a constant problem and using this method means ditching the shaving equipment, tweezers and wax because these will no longer be necessary.

With this procedure being almost pain-free it really will make a different to those painful waxing sessions every few weeks. This will also guarantee a longer lasting effect that will keep you looking smooth, soft and healthier than ever.

This procedure cannot guarantee that every single follicle of hair will be removed, but it can guarantee the extreme reduction of hair growth. This treatment is perfect for anyone, any male or female, looking to ditch the razors for good and feel confident in new, smooth skin that is achievable within just a few months.

Here are steps of the procedure;

#1:-

You will have a consultation with your technician/doctor to discuss where you would like the laser hair removal procedure to take place and after this an appointment will be booked.

#2:-

At the appointment the area that is being treated will be shaved and then cleaned to ensure a clean, safe and precise procedure is done.

#3:-

An anaesthetic cream will be applied; this will enable you to feel as comfortable as possible during the treatment where it will prevent any discomfort or pain experienced.

#4:-

Once this has been applied and the cream has been absorbed slightly, the laser will be activated to the area being treated and you may feel a slight tingling sensation. This is caused by the beams of highly concentrated light which means the pigments located in the hair follicles are being absorbed and the highly concentrated light is damaging the surrounding follicles, which essentially will stop the hair from growing.

#5:-

This procedure may be uncomfortable for some but for most cannot feel a thing and is usually not painful at all, however you may be feeling to put you at ease another dose of anaesthetic is applied which will decrease even more so the tingling sensations that you may be experiencing, making this the most comfortable and painless experience possible.

#6:-

The sessions can last from one hour to just a few minutes as it all depends on the area being treated; how large or small the area being treated is depends on the amount of time spent during the procedure, however it will usually take no longer than an hour.

#7:-

You may experience reactions such as redness and swelling around the treated area which will usually disappear within a few days, these reactions are all very normal so no need to worry, and you will be back to your daily activities almost instantly.

#8:-

In order for the procedure to be fully effective and for the hair to be removed completely, you will need a number of sessions. You should attend the full course of around 4-6 sessions for the treatment to work.

These sessions will usually be over a course of 4-6 months where patients usually opt for a ‘once a month’ session, however the amount of sessions again depends on the area being treated and the amount being removed therefore the bigger the area the longer the sessions.

By opting for this treatment it will allow you to remove hair from those hard to reach places, for the men it will most likely be stubble that grows back almost instantly on the face. For women, it will probably be legs or armpits which are the most popular areas of treatment. This will benefit any male or female.

For many people, shaving or waxing is a “nightmare” because of the continual need to shave or wax, for some people this can be an everyday chore. Investing laser hair removal treatments can save everyone many hours of slaving over bodies in order to make the skin soft and smooth.

Most of our body is covered with hair but not all of it is desirable. Sometimes, hair can grow thick and fast, and it can be embarrassing or unsightly.

This is why many people look for different ways of removing their unwanted hair from specific parts of their body. This includes the leg, back, chest and armpits. There are some temporary ways, like waxing or shaving, as a way of removing hair from our body. However, these are required to be used on a regular basis for full effectiveness. Some people have to shave every single day in order for hair to stop showing.

Laser hair removal is one way some people decide to get rid of their excess and unwanted hair.

The treatment time for laser hair removal depends on several things, like the area being treated and also the extent of the treatment.

Laser hair removal itself involves beaming a laser beam through the several layers of the skin, which then gets attracted to the hair and skin pigment. The laser beam focuses on the hair follicle and burns it, to stop it from growing back for a long amount of time. Some people say laser hair removal is permanent, to some it may seem permanent but most people like to say that it is semi permanent, needing top up sessions every now and again.

The best bit about this treatment is that it requires no anaesthesia and is almost painless. Some compare it to a rubber band snapping against the skin and you can return to work instantly afterwards.

Photothermolysis (SPTL) is the main principle behind this treatment technique which uses a specific wavelength of light, matched with a pulse.

Effectiveness of this treatment can be achieved for people with lighter skin and darker hair. However, innovations in the laser treatment technology mean that it is possible to target black follicles for people even with tanned skin. However, it is important to talk to your clinic beforehand to see the likelihood of the effectiveness of your results.

Laser hair removal treatment is the latest procedure of removing unwanted hairs from the body and is popular with both men and women alike. You need to be above the age of 18 to have any laser hair removal treatments as skin is expected to be in the right stages of growth after the age of 18.

Everyone wants to get rid of unwanted hair in the quickest, safest and most effective way. Temporary treatments like shaving or waxing can be a painful process and may not even remove the hair properly. You may find that the very next morning you need to shave again! For men, this can be particularly troublesome as there is no chance you can cover up your face for the day like women can cover their legs, you have to shave or you might look scruffy. In the professional world, many people expect you to look clean shaven and presentable.

The latest developments in cosmetology involve laser hair removal treatments. Affordable laser hair removal treatments can now be sought in local clinics, so you don’t have to spend an arm and a leg paying for your treatments.

To find a reputable clinic, you should do your research. Don’t settle for the cheapest as the cheapest doesn’t mean the best! Find a clinic with years of experience and a long list of satisfied patients, this shows you that they have a good reputation. You could go just for a consultation to see what it is like. Consulting hair technicians are usually free.

In your consultation you will discuss your problem areas and what you would like in an ideal world. They will analyse your hair type and see how many sessions you might need before you can totally stop shaving as well as the cost and the length of each session.

There are many benefits to this kind of treatment. It is considered to be the fastest, most convenient way of removing unwanted hair and the treatment is particularly popular in the winter as people prepare for the summer months!

The relief people get from laser hair removal is satisfaction in itself. Imagine longer years ahead without having to shave every morning! Men and women alike book treatments in salons for laser hair removal.

One happy customer said, “I have so much more time now I don’t have to worry about shaving every morning. My hair grew back so quickly I found it difficult to fit time in to remove it. Now, I don’t have to worry and I can just get on with life without thinking about excess or unsightly hair!”

Laser hair removal of often said to be ineffective on red hair. However, advancements in technology may mean this is no longer the case – we investigate here…….

[We have now updated this article – you can read our in-depth article here instead – Laser on Red and Ginger hair] 

A noticeable investigation showed that most lasers still don’t work effectively on red hair, despite claims that suggest otherwise. In an experiment, the laser hair removal treatment cleared darker hair from an area, but left red hair behind. This is because there was red hair mixed in with the brown hair to start with and the laser left the red hair behind. This shows just how effective the laser is in distinguishing between the hairs.

In essence, you should talk to your laser hair removal clinic about how many treatments you will need and what the estimated cost will be. You may not be able to achieve results on red hair with the laser alone, but advancements in technology suggest combination methods may well work on removing your unwanted red hair.