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HAIR REMOVAL: IS SHAVING OK?

With so many different forms of hair removal, you may ask yourself this very question. Shaving is the oldest form of removing unwanted hair, but you may find your skin gets irritated easily by shaving. Looking into other methods of removing hair is a personal decision. Another important thing to think about is, just where is the hair that you want removed placed on your body? Different locations can be more sensitive to an old fashioned razor and you may want to learn different methods.

Of course shaving is OK, and is a good way to remove unwanted hair. Depending on your skins sensitivities you just need to learn the proper ways of doing it. For starters, you NEVER want to shave your skin dry! This can and most likely will cause some unsightly razor burn and be very uncomfortable. Shave in the shower towards the end of your shower or bath when you skin has absorbed plenty of moisture.

Then when you get out of the shower or bath moisturize your skin well. This can help stop razor burn! You also want to remember to shave the way the hair grows in. Going over the hair in the correct direction of the hair growth is the best way to avoid any irritations.

If you are just sick of shaving every day, there are other options available to you. You can give some of these hair removal methods to find the one that best suits you.

Waxing
Tweezing
Depilatories
Electrolysis or Laser Hair Removal

Again depending on where the hair you want removed it determines the best hair removal treatment for you. Since some areas are much more sensitive then others, you want to treat each area the bes t you can to prevent irritating your skin.

Shaving is fine, you just need to moisturize your skin well before putting a razor to it! The most common areas one wants to remove hair from, either a man or a woman, are the following.

Armpits
Legs
Face
Pubic Area
Eyebrows
Stomach
Back
Chest

Each area is different and requires different care. The eyebrows in my opinion should never be shaved! Rather they should be tweezed or waxed. Shaving does have to be done frequently because the hair grows back rather fast. The bottom line is of course shaving is OK. It has been done for so many years and is practices every day by millions of people. Just never shave on dry skin because it will cause skin to be irritated and cause razor burn!

Laser hair removal is popular means to getting rid of the unwanted hair today. What makes it so popular is the lower recovery time. Compared to the annual costs of waxing and other treatments, laser hair removal can be a cost effective and long term solution, for both men and women. These days, people can make an appointment during a lunch break and finish with the hair removal session. They can get back to work soon after the hair removal treatment but avoid any exposure to direct sunlight for some time.

Since the doctors or technicians use a mild anesthesia or cooling gels during the laser hair removal, it tends to be a great alternative. Unlike waxing and plucking, laser treatment is less painful and less time taking. It is important to keep away from any kind of hair removal products at least 2-3 weeks prior to the laser treatment. This helps to provide an effective result after the session and eliminates the unwanted hair.

Laser treatment for unwanted hair can be done for armpits, hands, legs, facial hair, bikini area and the back. The prices for laser hair removal can range anywhere from $100 to $900 depending upon the clinic, skill of the physician and the place on the body. The price is on the higher side for removing hair on the back and legs since it is a larger area.

It is said that shorter hairs are better for laser treatment. The laser beam passes more effectively. Hence it is fine to shave off the excess hair on the arms, legs or wherever you wish to get the laser done for hair removal. Shaving is a better option because it allows better laser focus on the follicle. Smaller areas like facial hair takes less than fifteen minutes while larger areas like hands and legs can take around an hour for laser hair removal.

Those with a lighter skin and darker hair can reap high benefits of the laser hair removing treatment. It takes longer for those with a dark skin or blonde look. However, with the use of anesthesia and cooling gels, any kind of skin tone can get a hair removal done with laser. Usually, one needs to have 2-6 sessions for a permanent removal of unwanted hair.

It is very essential to know about the place you go for the laser hair removing session. Study and do some research prior to the appointment. Read previous customer reviews and reports. Find out if the person performing the laser treatment is a skilled and qualified person or not. If this hair removal is performed by an unskilled physician, there is a higher risk of skin allergies, rashes and burns.

Laser hair removal is a popular choice of treatment for permanent hair reduction. Before undergoing laser hair removal, it is important to have a thorough consultation and follow the recommendations for pre-treatment preparation and post-treatment care.

WHY IS A FULL CONSULTATION SO IMPORTANT?

An experienced, specialist laser therapist should give you a personalised insight into your laser treatment and should advise you of exactly what you can expect from your laser hair removal treatment. 

This is your opportunity to ask as many questions as you need to ensure that you are both informed and comfortable with your decision to undergo laser hair removal. Be very wary of a rushed consultation.  Consultations should take no less than 20 minutes to ensure a thorough discussion is had between yourself and your therapist.

During your consultation, your therapist will need to ask you questions too, as certain medical conditions and medications or just simple sun exposure could cause complications.  Therapists should take the time to discuss your skin type, hair texture, medical history and also talk about what you should expect from your Laser Hair Removal Treatment before you go ahead.  During this consultation the Therapist should also outline the cost of your treatments and how many treatments you will need for maximum results. 

You should not have to pay for this consultation.

PRE-TREATMENT RECOMMENDATIONS

It is important to ensure that you prepare for your laser hair removal treatment in the best possible way.  The following are some pre-treatment instructions to help you along the way to successful laser hair removal.

- Do not wax, tweeze or pluck within 4 weeks before commencing treatment or at anytime during treatment.

- Shave the area to be treated within 24 hours before your treatment, particularly for Brazilian Laser and where there are larger areas to be treated (such as full legs, back or chest) otherwise treatment may not be possible on the day or an additional charge may be applied should treatment be possible.

- NOTE: Hair removal Cream can be used outside of 24 hours before treatment.  Bleach should not be used prior to laser treatment.

- Treatment should not be provided to clients that are recently tanned or sun burnt, therefore please stay out of the sun and avoid the use of tanning beds and self-tanning creams for a minimum of 4 weeks prior to treatment.

- Do not use Retin-A products 2 weeks prior and 2 weeks

Laser hair removal is a popular choice of treatment for permanent hair reduction. Before undergoing laser hair removal, it is important to have a thorough consultation and follow the recommendations for pre-treatment preparation and post-treatment care.

WHY IS A FULL CONSULTATION SO IMPORTANT?

An experienced, specialist laser therapist should give you a personalised insight into your laser treatment and should advise you of exactly what you can expect from your laser hair removal treatment. 

This is your opportunity to ask as many questions as you need to ensure that you are both informed and comfortable with your decision to undergo laser hair removal. Be very wary of a rushed consultation.  Consultations should take no less than 20 minutes to ensure a thorough discussion is had between yourself and your therapist.

During your consultation, your therapist will need to ask you questions too, as certain medical conditions and medications or just simple sun exposure could cause complications.  Therapists should take the time to discuss your skin type, hair texture, medical history and also talk about what you should expect from your Laser Hair Removal Treatment before you go ahead.  During this consultation the Therapist should also outline the cost of your treatments and how many treatments you will need for maximum results. 

You should not have to pay for this consultation.

PRE-TREATMENT RECOMMENDATIONS

It is important to ensure that you prepare for your laser hair removal treatment in the best possible way.  The following are some pre-treatment instructions to help you along the way to successful laser hair removal.

- Do not wax, tweeze or pluck within 4 weeks before commencing treatment or at anytime during treatment.

- Shave the area to be treated within 24 hours before your treatment, particularly for Brazilian Laser and where there are larger areas to be treated (such as full legs, back or chest) otherwise treatment may not be possible on the day or an additional charge may be applied should treatment be possible.

- NOTE: Hair removal Cream can be used outside of 24 hours before treatment.  Bleach should not be used prior to laser treatment.

- Treatment should not be provided to clients that are recently tanned or sun burnt, therefore please stay out of the sun and avoid the use of tanning beds and self-tanning creams for a minimum of 4 weeks prior to treatment.

- Do not use Retin-A products 2 weeks prior and 2 weeks

Laser hair removal is a popular choice of treatment for permanent hair reduction. Before undergoing laser hair removal, it is important to have a thorough consultation and follow the recommendations for pre-treatment preparation and post-treatment care.

WHY IS A FULL CONSULTATION SO IMPORTANT?

An experienced, specialist laser therapist should give you a personalised insight into your laser treatment and should advise you of exactly what you can expect from your laser hair removal treatment. 

This is your opportunity to ask as many questions as you need to ensure that you are both informed and comfortable with your decision to undergo laser hair removal. Be very wary of a rushed consultation.  Consultations should take no less than 20 minutes to ensure a thorough discussion is had between yourself and your therapist.

During your consultation, your therapist will need to ask you questions too, as certain medical conditions and medications or just simple sun exposure could cause complications.  Therapists should take the time to discuss your skin type, hair texture, medical history and also talk about what you should expect from your Laser Hair Removal Treatment before you go ahead.  During this consultation the Therapist should also outline the cost of your treatments and how many treatments you will need for maximum results. 

You should not have to pay for this consultation.

PRE-TREATMENT RECOMMENDATIONS

It is important to ensure that you prepare for your laser hair removal treatment in the best possible way.  The following are some pre-treatment instructions to help you along the way to successful laser hair removal.

- Do not wax, tweeze or pluck within 4 weeks before commencing treatment or at anytime during treatment.

- Shave the area to be treated within 24 hours before your treatment, particularly for Brazilian Laser and where there are larger areas to be treated (such as full legs, back or chest) otherwise treatment may not be possible on the day or an additional charge may be applied should treatment be possible.

- NOTE: Hair removal Cream can be used outside of 24 hours before treatment.  Bleach should not be used prior to laser treatment.

- Treatment should not be provided to clients that are recently tanned or sun burnt, therefore please stay out of the sun and avoid the use of tanning beds and self-tanning creams for a minimum of 4 weeks prior to treatment.

- Do not use Retin-A products 2 weeks prior and 2 weeks