Laser Hair Removal: Am I a Good Candidate?

Many people may not know this, but laser hair removal works well on some more than others. This is because everyone’s skin and hair type is different, wielding different results depending on the person who undergoes the treatment. If you’re wondering whether or not you’ll be a good candidate for this type of treatment, our team at Beauty Fairy has come up with some determining factors below. 

An Analysis of the Bodies Hair 

When you visit a beauty clinic to get your hair removal done, experts will more often than not do an analysis on your skin before starting anything. This will also take a look into your bodies hair type, and can be classified as one of the two types: 

• Vellus: This type of hair is on the thinner side, and it covers the majority of the body. During puberty, this hair may become thicker and turn into what’s known as terminal hair. 
• Terminal: This hair is considered more long and thick — it grows on areas like the face, armpits and scalp. Since men develop androgen hormones, they will likely experience more of this hair than women.  

Hair Growth Pattern is Important 

When it comes down to it, the number of laser hair removal sessions you will need will heavily depend on what stage your hair growth is in. There are three main stages of hair growth, and they are as follows: 

• Anagen: This is the phase where hair is actively growing and connected to the root. This stage can last for up to seven years on the head, and only a few months on areas such as the eyebrows. 
• Catagen: This part of the hair growth process involves your follicles shrinking and detaching from the root. It will usually last for only two to three weeks and will turn into what we know as club hair (hair that’s at a higher risk of falling out). 
• Telogen: This phase is where the hair follicle will rest prior to forming a new anagen phase. The hair will then form new hair cells from the root. In most cases, the telogen phase will last for a few months. 

It is important to note that not every hair on the body will undergo the same phase of growth. Certain parts will be under one phase while others will experience another. This is why, more often than not, you will need multiple sessions to properly target all of your hair and ensure it is removed effectively. When you are looking to get effective hair removal, having your hair in the anagen phase yields the best results.  

Skin Tone Also Plays a Part 

When you have more melanin in your skin, it is at a higher chance of absorbing the light rays from the laser and not working effectively. This pigment can also affect the appearance of your skin after treatment due to damage from the laser, so it is important to be very careful when considering this procedure. When a professional esthetician is able to take a look at your skin, they will try and determine whether the procedure is ideal for you or not. Experts will always ask for your ethnicity to ensure that the treatment can work on your skin. 

The Good News 

Due to the recent advances in technology, it has never been easier to perform hair removal on individuals regardless of their skin and hair type! Our experts here at Beauty Fairy will take a look at your skin and hair to ensure that you are an eligible candidate and that you can receive the beautiful hair-free results you’ve been looking for. To learn more about our Laser Hair Removal in Richmond Hill, be sure to give us a call at (647) 990-4679 today!