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How Does Laser Hair Removal Work?
Laser hair removal works by targeting the melanin in the hair follicle. The laser emits a concentrated beam of light absorbed by the melanin in the hair. This light energy is converted into heat, which damages the hair follicle, preventing further hair growth. Your hair removal expert passes the handpiece over the area to be treated, and the hair follicles absorb the laser energy.
What to Do Before a Laser Hair Removal Treatment
You can take several steps to make your laser hair removal treatment safe and effective. Because laser hair removal targets melanin pigment, these steps help ensure that only the targeted hair follicles feel the effects.
DO:
- Shave your hair the day before treatment. Excess hair above the skin can heat up from the laser energy.
- Shave as often as you want between treatments, but avoid other hair removal methods
- Arrive for treatment with clean, product-free skin
DON’T:
- Wax, pluck, or thread your hair. This pulls out the hair root, leaving nothing for the laser to work on.
- Bleach your hair. This removes the melanin from the hair root, making it invisible to the laser.
- Tan or expose your skin to the sun. This can put you at a higher risk of problems with your hair removal.