What They Don’t Tell You About Laser Hair Removal - kaia naturals (2024)

When I first heard about laser hair removal for your underarms, I was pretty skeptical. It sounded almost too good to be true! Only a handful of treatments in exchange for a lifetime of smooth underarms? What about those scary stories of laser burns? That’s why I decided to put together a guide on what you need to know before deciding to do laser.

It does not eliminate hair, it REDUCES hair

A common misconception is that laser hair removal is a permanent solution, but the reality is that its a semi-permanent solution. You can expect up to a 90% reduction in hair growth and thickness, to the point where you won’t need to shave as much.

How the laser works

Laser hair removal is a procedure that removes any unwanted hair using pulses of light at a specific wavelength. The pigment in your hair follicles (melanin) absorbs the light and turns it into heat, which traumatizes the hair follicles and prevents further hair growth. This process is calledselective photothermolysis.

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Your skin color matters

The first rule of thumb is the darker your hair and the lighter your skin the better laser hair removal works! This is because the laser beam targets dark pigment, so if the skin around dark hair is pale, the laser will concentrate on the hair follicle solely. This is the same reason many women of color have horror stories of burns and extremely painful laser treatments; the laser is targeting the pigment in their skin and turning it into heat, ouch!

But hold on dark to medium skin girls, it is possible to get great results with laser- it is going to take more of a commitment though. You need to do your research thoroughly before doing the procedure. Choose a clinic that specializes in treating clients with darker skin tones, read all the google and yelp reviews, opt for a free consultation with the clinics to make sure they have the right equipment, training and experience to treat you.

It’s worth putting in the time in finding the right place for laser hair removal and reducing the risk of poor or tragic results.

Ten months of commitment

In order to reap the benefits of a 90% reduction in hair growth, you must be willing to commit your time. You’ll need around 4 to 6 sessionsevery 6 to 8 weeks to see long-term hair removal, that’s about 10 months in total.It usually takes five sessions to achieve satisfactory hair reduction. If your hair is very thick it could potentially take more but generally five sessions is enough.Intervals between sessions must be consistent, if you leave it too long between sessions you might not get the desired results and it might take you even more sessions to achieve them. Be sure to look at your entire calendar year to ensure you can commit to consistent sessions every 6-8 weeks.

It’s also worth noting that if you are planning on getting laser hair removal done so that you don’t have to worry about managing hair during the summer months, you need to start treatments 10 monthsbeforesummer!

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What you can’t do BEFORE

1. No sun

Avoid excessive sun exposure that would cause you to sunburn or tan for at least 2 weeks before your appointment.

2. No sunless tanning

Avoid any tanning lotion,spray or bed for at least 1 week before your appointment.

3. No chemical skin treatments

Avoid chemical peels, AHA/BHA treatments, and retinol products for at least 2 weeks before your appointment.

4. No waxing or tweezing

Avoid waxing or tweezing hair for at least 3 weeks before your appointment.

What you can’t do AFTER

1. No sun

Avoid excessive sun exposure that would cause you to sunburn or tan for at least 1 week after your appointment.

2. No deodorant, perfume, hot showers

Avoid skin irritating products and activities for at least 3 days after your appointment.

3. No exercise

Avoid activities that heat up the body or cause you to sweat for at least 2 days after your appointment.

4. No tight clothing

Avoid wearing tight clothingsuch as skinny jeans for at least a few days after treatment.

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FAQs

Is there anything bad about laser hair removal? ›

Rarely, laser hair removal can cause blistering, crusting, scarring or other changes in skin texture. Other rare side effects include graying of treated hair or excessive hair growth around treated areas, particularly on darker skin.

Who is not a good candidate for laser hair removal? ›

Blond, fine hairs cannot be targeted by the lasers and therefore, cannot be removed with this method. Waxing is a better choice for light colored hair. Individuals with darker skin tones or who tan easily, may have a harder time getting results from laser hair removal.

What laser hair removal do the Kardashians use? ›

The Kardashian-Approved Laser Treatments

Kim often does her treatments late at night and is believed to use at-home laser devices. Khloe and Kylie, on the other hand, visit Sev Laser for Candela GentleMax Pro treatments.

Why can't gingers get laser hair removal? ›

In case of red hair, simply there isn't enough pigment and laser can't find the contrast between the skin and the hair. Patients with fair skin and dark body hair are the most suitable candidates, but this may frustrate you if you've ginger or red hair.

Does anyone regret laser hair removal? ›

Regret usually stems from choosing the wrong provider. While laser hair removal itself is rarely regrettable, what can lead to regret is choosing the wrong provider. A cheap, inexperienced clinic may use outdated equipment or incorrect techniques, leading to less effective treatment or even unwanted side-effects.

What are the disadvantages of laser treatment? ›

Laser therapy can result in misdirected or excessively intense burns, bleeding from the choriocapillaris, damage to macular and other ocular structures, and breaks in Bruch's membrane.

Is laser hair removal not cancerous? ›

Laser hair removal is safe, but it can occasionally cause side effects, such as pain and discomfort, and red skin that may last for some time. It may also not be suitable for everyone, including pregnant women and people with certain skin types. There's no evidence to suggest that laser hair removal causes skin cancer.

Does laser hair removal work on grey pubic hair? ›

Remember the laser light is attracted by the pigment of the hair. So due to the lack of pigment in grey/ white hair the laser isn't able to penetrate the skin. And therefore the procedure won't be effective.

What are the don'ts of laser hair removal? ›

Here's what to avoid:
  • Avoid exposing skin to UV light (sunlight or sunbeds) or self-tan for at least 2 weeks after treatment. ...
  • Avoid heat treatments such as spas, steam rooms and saunas for 7 days.
  • Avoid excessive scrubbing or applying pressure to the skin for 4-5 days.

Does Kim Kardashian regret laser hair removal? ›

With Kimberly being more than open about her regret of using laser hair removal to tidy up her hairline and zap away her baby hairs, you'd be forgiven if, like me, you assumed she woke up with a full and thick mane every day.

How do the Kardashians stay hairless? ›

There are two treatments that Kim Kardashian (the most famous Kardashian of the bunch) has admitted to getting: Botox and laser hair removal. That's right. We may not have access to everything Kim Kardashian does to achieve her look, but we certainly have access to laser hair removal.

Do Victoria Secret models get laser hair removal? ›

Do Victoria's Secret models get laser hair removal? Most Victoria's Secret models use laser hair removal methods. As they need to be on camera most of the time, they don't have the leisure to perform those hair removal methods which need to be repeated after some days or months.

What is the rarest eye color for redheads? ›

Rarest kind of redhead

Having red hair and blue eyes is the rarest hair/eye color combination possible. The odds of a person having both of those recessive traits is around 0.17%. Instead, most redheads have brown, hazel or green eyes, according to Medical Daily.

Why can't blonde hair be lasered? ›

Laser hair removal works by targeting the melanin pigment in the hair follicle, damaging it and inhibiting future hair growth. However, blonde hair has significantly lower levels of melanin, making it difficult for lasers to effectively identify and heat the hair follicle.

Why do gingers have ginger pubic hair? ›

The presence of melanin causes hair colour. In the case of ginger pubes, there are two proteins that play an active role in causing ginger or red colour pigmentation on the hair. The ratio and distribution between Phaeomelanin and Eumelanin are what determine ginger pubes.

Can hair get worse after laser? ›

In rare instances, laser hair removal may cause thicker, darker hair to grow or regrow in an adjacent area to the one being treated. This condition is known as paradoxical hypertrichosis. Paradoxical hypertrichosis can occur anywhere on the face or body.

What happens if I stop laser hair removal after 4 sessions? ›

If treatment is stopped before all of the hair follicles have been destroyed, some may continue to grow. It is important to complete the recommended treatment plan to achieve the best results. Sometimes, the patient sees hairs are thicker and darker after the treatment when they have original light and fair hair.

Is laser hair removal safe for the pubic area? ›

Yes! A “manzilian” is what we typically call a male Brazilian laser hair removal. A manzilian thus removes hair in the genital area from the front to the back, which includes everything including, shaft, scrotum, intergluteal cleft, and everywhere else in between.

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