Out & About July 2017

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Hair today,
gone tomorrow
LASER OR IPL HAIR REMOVAL –
IS IT RIGHT FORYOU?
Laser and IPL hair removal is heavily
advertised but little is known about this
technology.
However, that will change after you spend 120
seconds on this article and become well-
informed on permanent hair removal.
After analysing the facts you will be able to
make a decision on whether or not laser or IPL
hair removal is right for you.
HOW IT WORKS
Laser and IPL hair removal use a light
wavelength that targets dark coloured
materials on your skin. This is usually the
pigment of the hair.
A handheld device is used to target these
areas and remove hair from them. This
procedure works best for those with fair
coloured skin and dark coloured hair.
People with darker skin can be treated, but
results are slower and more sessions are
required.
DIFFERENT TYPES OF HAIR RESPOND
DIFFERENTLY TO THE LASER
PROCEDURE.
Coarse dark hair seems to respond the best
to laser treatment. Light hair is more difficult
to treat. Blonde or red hair can be treated with
IPL, however, the results are variable and you
must have multiple treatment sessions.
IPL can effectively treat all skin colours and
hair colours, it does take more treatment
sessions than laser as it is not as localised but
is often quicker and slightly less painful and
much more reasonably priced.
Actually, almost everyone requires multiple
treatment sessions for optimal results. This is
because hair grows in cycles. Not all of the
hairs are in the growth phase at any given time.
Additional sessions ensure that you catch all of
the hairs when they are in the growth phase.
COST OF HAIR REMOVAL
The costs of hair removal can vary depending
on your location, however, they range from £30
to £500 per session.
Because this is a form of medical care, it is
always best to seek the clinic with the highest
quality rather than the lowest price.
Laser hair removal requires many years of
training, individual attention, experience, and a
trained, caring and professional therapist.
SIDE EFFECTS OF LASER OR
IPL HAIR REMOVAL
Most people do experience some minor
redness after each session.
This is usually in the form of a sunburn-type
sensation that goes away in two to three hours.
Moisturisers and cool compresses can help to
relieve any discomfort during this time.
Any small blister areas that may appear should
be treated with a topical cooling gel like aloe
vera until resolved. Because you have been
exposed to this particular form of light ray, sun
block should be used for up to six weeks after
treatment if you expect to be exposed to the
sun.
Any further instructions should be given by
your therapist.
If you tired of waxing or shaving, laser or IPL
hair removal may be the perfect solution for
you. Now that you know more about it, you
should be able to make the right choice.
Victoria Lee from Diverse Beauty
T: 01635 728036
If you’re looking for a long-lasting solution to hair
removal, the different options available may seem a bit
daunting. Victoria Lee from Diverse Beauty gives you the
low-down on two main hair removal treatments, laser and
IPL, so you can make an informed decision
If you would like more information please
call Diverse Beauty on (01635) 728023.