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Why winter is the best time to start your laser hair removal treatment

Are you fed up with the wax pain every month? Or are you complaining about shaving because it after 2 days your hair starts to grow and leave you with a prickly feeling on your skin? Then laser hair removal is the right thing for you!
Laser hair removal is an amazing long term hair reduction method that helps you to get rid of your unwanted hair. Thank s to the latest technology cooling system, it is not painful like waxing. And because it actually gets rid of the hair follicles, it leaves your skin silky smooth; unlike shaving.
And we are sure that you will be happy to hear that winter is the best time to start your laser hair removal journey. Why? Here are the main reasons why you should start your laser hair removal treatments now.

There is less sun exposure

Laser hair removal 101. The laser cannot be performed on tanned skin.
You will love the sun once your laser treatment finishes and you will be able to go to the beach without any preparation. But until then, you need to stay away from the sun!
Before starting your laser hair removal treatments, you need to make sure that the area is not been exposed to sun and there is no tanning. Also after your laser treatment, you need to wait 2-4 weeks before you can suntan. Otherwise, your skin can get damaged and some pigmentation can occur. Also, we recommend having your laser sessions every 4-6 weeks. If you get suntan after your laser session, you won’t be able to get your skin ready before your next laser appointment.
You can probably see why starting your laser sessions in winter is beneficial. Your skin has already been away from the sun and ready for permanent hair reduction. And you can make sure you won’t get any tan between your sessions as especially London in the winter doesn’t really match with beach requirements.

No excessive sweating during the winter

Laser by its nature heats the hair follicles and gets rid of them. We do use the latest technology cooling to make sure you are as comfortable as possible during your treatment. But the laser beams still heat the hair follicle. This may cause the skin around the hair follicles to get more heat-sensitive for 24-48 hours.
We recommend you to prevent excessive sweating and getting exposed to heat right after your laser session. However, during the summer time, it is not as easy to do so.
Wintertime, on the other hand, is perfect for you to stay cool after your laser hair removal treatment with our experts. As long as you don’t take very hot showers or use the sauna or steam room, nature’s cooling will help you to be more comfortable after your session.

You don’t need to shave or wax during winter as you will be more covered up

Laser hair removal works on hair follicles. If it’s applied on your actual hair, it will burn the hair and can cause pigmentation.
To prevent this, we kindly ask you to shave the treatment area 24 hours before your laser treatment. But until then, you need to let your hair be free!
It takes 4-6 weeks for a hair follicle to complete its cycles and come to the correct stage for the laser to be effective on. If you wax during this time, you will change the whole cycle period and on your next laser session, the laser may not be able to as effective as usual.
Winter times come with their layers. The long sleeves, tights under skirts, and not being the bikini weather outside helps to cover your excess hair as well. This way you can let your hair be on the perfect stage during your sessions.

You will be beach ready by the summer

We recommend 6-8 hair removal session for the optimum results. And each session would need to be 4-6 weeks apart.
If you were to start your laser hair removal treatments now, you can easily be ready to enjoy stress-free summer!
Easier to arrange your treatment times. You have more time. Don’t need to pause your treatment for holidays

Easier to arrange your diary

We all love the summer holiday. The dark winter days are over and can spend more time with the kids too. And we do deserve those lovely sunshine holidays. Doesn’t matter if it means that we will need to rearrange many set plans.
During the winter times, you can arrange your appointments easier. As you don’t need to pause your treatment for holidays, you can continue your them on the set schedule. Which will bring you better results in the long run too.

Are you thinking about starting your laser hair removal journey? Why not book a consultation with our laser experts? We offer free patch test too!
Get beach-ready before summer this year!

Most frequently asked questions about laser hair removal

If you are considering or getting ready to start your laser hair removal treatments, we’ve prepared you a handy guide with our most frequently asked questions about laser hair removal.

How do I get ready for my laser hair removal appointment?

Before your laser hair removal appointment, we kindly ask you to shave the area 24 hours before your treatment.
Avoid any chemical peels or laser resurfacing in the treatment area.
Exfoliate to remove any dead skin build-up.
Ensure no fake tan is present on the skin.
Avoid excessive sun exposure on the area being treated two weeks prior (including solariums and spray tan)
Do not wax or pluck hairs four weeks before laser treatment.

Does laser hair removal hurt?

One of the benefits of laser hair removal is that the treatment is virtually painless, especially compared to waxing. Each pulse lasts less than a second, producing a slight tingling feeling. In particularly sensitive areas, such as the upper lip, it may feel like a rubber band snap on the skin.

Our advanced cooling machines used in all laser treatments cools your skin before, during and post-treatment to minimise discomfort.

How long should I wait in between laser hair removal sessions?

Depending on your hair and skin type and the area being treated, you will usually require treatments at 4-6 week intervals.
Each part of your body has a different hair growth cycle, so the hair loss will vary depending on what phase your follicles are in at the time of the treatment.

Can you do laser if you have PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome)?

One of the most common effects of PCOS on women is excessive hair growth due to hormones in the body.
If you are suffering from PCOS, you can choose laser hair removal. It can give you longer results than waxing or shaving. However as we usually recommend 6-8 sessions for laser hair removal, you might need to have more sessions depending on your hair and skin type as well as the degree of the effect of PCOS.

Can I have laser hair removal when I’m pregnant?

We don’t recommend to have laser hair removal while you are pregnant. Even though there are no studies show that the laser is dangerous for you or for the baby, you can still experience high discomfort and your skin can react negatively to the laser while you are pregnant or during breastfeeding.

You can start your laser hair removal treatment as soon as you stop breastfeeding.

Is laser hair removal safe on dark skin?

With the old technology laser hair removal machines, there was always the danger of pigmentation on darker skin tones when the laser is performed.
With the latest technology candela machines, you can now have a safe and effective laser treatment on darker skin tones as well.
During your free consultation, your clinician will examine your skin and inform you about how suitable laser hair removal for your skin.

Does laser hair removal help with the marks that are left with shaving? Like the green tint.

When you shave, you also exfoliate the top layer of your skin which can cause some skin irritations. And the green tint you are experiencing is a side effect of shaving on dry skin.
With laser hair removal, you don’t experience these marks on the skin after the treatment. However unfortunately laser cannot get rid of the previous marks on your skin. It will only get rid of the hair follicles on the treatment area. If you are looking for a solution to get rid of your skin marks and imperfections, our skin experts offer a free consultation to help you to reach your skin goals.

Can I wax or shave between my laser hair removal sessions?

Hair grows in different stages. And unfortunately, we don’t know which hair follicle is on which stage at what point. Laser hair removal burns the hair root and destroys it. And in order to do this, your hair follicle should be on the right stage. This is also the reason that we recommend 6-8 sessions in 4-6 weeks apart. As if your hair root was not on the right cycle on your first session, it is highly likely to be on the right cycle on the coming sessions.
Waxing or plucking will be effecting the roots of the hair follicles. It pulls off the root and messes up with the natural cycle of your hair. And when you come to your next laser session, your hair follicle may not be on the necessary phase.
But of course, you may not want to have any excess hair while waiting for your next laser hair removal appointment. Then you can shave between your session. This way you won’t disturb the hair growth cycle and you can temporarily get rid of the unwanted hair until you remove them permanently.

Do you have more questions about laser hair removal? Our laser experts offer free consultation and patch test. Why not book yours today?

Laser hair removal or waxing?

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Summertime is here, and that means we’re at the peak of our need for a decent hair control strategy. Whether you’re assessing your options for the longer term or have finally figured out that razors should be left to men, you might be wondering whether waxing or laser hair removal is a better option. Taking into consideration costs, results and side effects, here’s the lowdown on which treatment is right for you.

How they work

Waxing is really a very straightforward process. Hot wax is applied to the area to be treated, and as it cools it grips the hairs in its waxy stickiness. It’s then ripped off, taking the hair right from the root with it.

Laser hair removal is a little gentler, using Photothermolysis to target hair follicles with a wavelength of light. This causes the hair to be damaged at the root, removing it entirely and discouraging grow back.

Which costs more?

At first glance, laser hair removal in London might seem like a more pricey option. The per treatment cost is certainly higher, and that can be enough to put some people off. However, when you look at the cost of the treatment over an extended period of time, you start to see why hair removal by laser is rapidly becoming a more popular treatment.

  • Waxing, per session, costs around £60 for a full leg in typical London clinics
  • Laser therapy, per session, costs around £125 for a full leg
  • Waxing will require around 17 treatments per year, at a total cost of £1020
  • Laser will stop hairs from growing back after around 8 treatments, at a total cost of £1000 and no more maintenance treatments for around 2 – 3 years

So although laser may cost more in the first place, over the longer term it could save you significant amounts of money. You can check out here the >> cost of laser hair removal in London.

How long does it last?

Waxed hairs will usually regrow within two weeks, meaning you’ll need further treatment every three weeks or so. With laser hair removal for men and women you will find your skin is silky smooth and will stay that way for up to six weeks. However, it does take a series of treatments to fully break the cycle of hair growth and eliminate the need for further treatment.

Because you stay hair free for longer, you need fewer treatments with laser than you would with waxing, and in the long run, your hair should stop growing back altogether. You may require a top up treatment in a couple of years, but during that time you would have been for many more sessions of waxing, at great cost to yourself.

Which is better for you?

Unfortunately, the mechanical process of waxing away your hairs can have some negative side effects, such as redness, skin drying and irritation. Ingrown hairs are common, as are associated infections. The administration of the wax and ripping off of the hairs is highly painful too, particularly in those rather sensitive areas!

Our laser hair removal in London uses the very latest generation, medical grade laser technology to deliver amazing results with less pain. The laser beam is made up of precisely controlled pulses of energy which target the active hair follicle destroying it at its root without damaging the surrounding tissue. The result is almost pain free, effective treatment without the fuss.

Our verdict?

I think you’ll know by now which side of the fence we stand on. Our laser hair removal treatments are a much better option than continually coming back for painful, ineffective waxing. It’s a larger investment up front, but in the long run you’ll be better off. Laser can be applied to areas that are unsuitable for waxing, such as between the eyes in other sensitive areas. Our treatment is suitable for both men and women, so if you want to experience this revolutionary hair removal treatment for yourself, get in touch today.

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