subject: Summer Is A Time For Smoothness [print this page] Its the summer timeIts the summer time. And, for most of us, that means being able to go outdoors wearing as little as possible. Of course, its extremely important for us all to be wearing sunscreen when under the damaging rays of the sun. But before we can all show that skin with sunscreen applied, we need to make sure that it is smooth and silky.
At least, this is what most of us women believe. Removing hair from our bodies isnt just some look that we are cultivating. In fact, its pretty much a necessity for the fairer sex. Now, dont get me wrong. Guys are removing their hair as well. And to be honest, I dont know anyone who is complaining. Lets face it. Its 2012 and hair is out. Sorry!
In my last blog, I explained how painless and quick a procedure laser hair removal really is. But I didnt touch upon what is perhaps the most important aspect of the treatment. It removes hair for good! So unlike shaving, waxing and tweezing, laser hair removal procedures ensure that you dont have to spend your life removing unwanted hair from your body.
Hopefully, by now, youre not afraid of some silly little laser. But maybe you need a bit more information about exactly what it does. Does it burn the hair away? asked my friend Jessica before checking out a cool YouTube video on laser hair removal depicting how the treatment is done. While the lasers do damage hair follicles, burning wouldnt be the correct word to describe the action of the laser.
On eHow.com, Jeannie Knudson provides a pretty simple description of just what the laser is doing during a procedure. Firstly, she explains that the gel applied to the treated area works both as a conductor for the laser and as a skin cooler. Discomfort, she reveals, is most often very minimal and quick to fade away.
The laser, as previously mentioned, destroys the hair at its root. This prevents it from growing again, and in some cases, reduces growth significantly. Knudson notes that lasers targets pigmentation, which makes them much more effective on lighter skin that grows darker hair. However, new laser technology has made laser hair removal safer and more effective for people with more varied skin tones and hair colors.
It should be noted that for complete results, multiple sessions are generally required. Knudson writes that repeated sessions that span the course of several months to a year is usually recommended to guarantee that smooth, completely hair-free look. This generally translates to approximately three to eight sessions, give or take.
As always, your best bet is to contact a professional with questions about laser hair removal. To make sure it is right for you, contact a licensed physician or skin care specialist. Make your summer a time when the decision to show your skin doesnt require a second thought. Keep it smooth without shaving, waxing or tweezing for the rest of your life!
