Recently, men and women have opted for hair removal treatments because they view hair-free bodies as better. People have varied reasons why hair removal is popular today, and one of the most effective treatments they use is laser hair removal, aside from shaving and waxing. They also consider that they feel cleaner and save time because they do not need to shave daily.

Defining laser hair removal 

If the person is unfamiliar with laser treatments, laser hair removal might seem scary because laser is often associated with light that burns. But a laser is an effective and safe way to remove body hair. Melanin, a pigment in the body, absorbs the laser light during treatment and converts it to heat. This converted heat is the one that damages the hair follicles, preventing regrowth.

Hair laser removal treatment could take several sessions to prevent the hair follicles from growing hair entirely. A treatment package could have two to six sessions four to six weeks apart.  

Benefits of laser hair removal

It takes time for the treatment to take effect, as the hair follicles continue to function for some time. But since the laser will eventually shut down the follicles, the outcome will be nearly permanent. Other benefits are included below.

• Laser hair removal saves time. Most men and even women pluck, shave, or wax to remove unwanted hair. Shaving can take about ten minutes, which they can use to do other things, including leaving for work ten minutes earlier.

• You avoid painful waxing and plucking. Before laser hair removal came into the scene, people usually plucked unwanted hair from their eyebrows, underarms, and other areas of their bodies. They also went for wax treatments to remove hair from larger areas. However, those who use shavers could nick themselves, while plucking and waxing are painful. 

• Your skin appearance improves. Shaving can give you ingrown hairs, razor burns, and unsightly and painful cuts. Likewise, depilatories and waxes leave the skin with rashes and burns. On the other hand, the redness from laser treatment disappears after a few hours. Afterward, the skin becomes clear and smooth, and after the treatment's completion, the new skin condition becomes permanent.

• It is a money saver. On average, women could spend thousands of dollars on products for hair removal during their lifetime. The amount is more than what they will spend on a single removal treatment package from a professional clinic because the results are permanent.

• It is a precise procedure. Most women have experienced overplucking their eyebrows in the past. With laser hair removal, the procedure is precise. You define where you want the hair permanently removed and, thus, will not experience any over-grooming. The professional assesses you during the initial consultation, and you both discuss what you want and the options and type of treatment suitable for you.

More people are drawn to laser hair removal because it is effective, safe, and non-invasive. However, it is vital to have a professional do the procedure to ensure safety and success.