Laser Hair Removal: Does it Last Long?

Well, its official— laser hair removal has become an overwhelmingly popular way to remove unwanted hair in recent years. Believe it or not, it’s become so popular that in 2021 alone the global market value for LHR was $798.6 million USD, with the chances of that value increasing this year by 18.4%. Those numbers are wild, but expected as the treatment is a very effective, safe and easy way to rid yourself of unwanted hair. 

With this procedure comes many questions; one of the main ones being how long it lasts. After all, when discussed in any regard, laser hair removal is almost always brought up as a “long term solution”. How long is “long term”, you may be wondering? 

Here at Beauty Fairy, we want to discuss exactly how long laser hair removal will last on one’s body, and more specifically what factors go into increasing its longevity & effectiveness. 

What Impacts The Effectiveness of This Treatment? 

Hair regrowth is just a way of life for a large majority of people on the planet. While one person may be able to get away with shaving once every few weeks, others have to wax consistently to achieve the result they want. Some of the main factors that affect the longevity of laser hair removal include: 

• Hair Colour: When we are talking about effectiveness, darker hair fits the bill for this procedure working long term. As a matter of fact, just a few years ago some machines didn’t work with lighter hair at all. This is mainly due to the fact that laser devices target pigment, and a lack of pigment makes hair hard to find and get rid of. Luckily, advancements in tech have made it so that certain laser devices work on even those with light hair and red hair. The unfortunate news, however, is that people with lighter hair will notice results that don’t last as long. 
• Skin Colour: When it comes down to it, the perfect candidate for effective, long term laser hair removal is someone with lighter skin and darker hair. When you have darker skin, the colour difference in the skin and hair is less significant, making it harder for the device to do its job effectively. 

The Number of Sessions Completed  

If you know little to nothing about laser hair removal, you might be under the assumption that one to two treatments is enough to see hair removal results that last up to a few years. While this sounds lovely in theory, this procedure needs to be repeated a bit more than that to see any long-lasting results. On average, our team here at Beauty Fairy recommends that you undergo anywhere from 6-10 treatments if you are keen on getting results that last for years. 

Let Our Beauty Clinic Help 

When you work with our team here at Beauty Fairy, our experts work hard so you can receive the most effective, long lasting hair removal results regardless of your skin/hair colour. To learn more about what we do and how we can help begin your laser hair removal in Richmond Hill with our team, be sure to call our front desk at (647) 990-4679 today!