Everyone loves a springtime refresh, from cleaning the house to getting a new haircut, getting ready for summer is an important ritual. Hair removal is a common part of this ritual, and many people choose either waxing or shaving. But those options don’t work for everyone.
If you’re dreading having to shave every couple of days in summer, then spring is the best time to start laser hair removal treatments. Treatments can take several weeks to complete so starting as the seasons change gives you more than enough time to attend all your sessions and heal comfortably before it’s time to hit the beach.
Why Laser Hair Removal Works Best in Spring
During laser hair removal the laser targets the pigment in your hair to locate and damage the individual hair follicles. The higher the contrast between skin and hair, the easier it is to locate the follicles and effectively disable the hair growth.
We are at our palest at the end of winter when we’ve been hiding under layers and growing our own personal fur coat. As spring starts, many are quick to shave and start tanning immediately when it’s actually the ideal time to start laser hair removal treatments.
Starting your treatments when it’s still chilly means you can start summer smooth, without worrying about razor bumps and in grown hairs. Here are four reasons why spring is the best time to begin laser hair removal treatments:
1. You Can Cover Up Laser Treatment Prep
To prepare for laser hair removal, you must stop waxing and plucking for at least a month. This can trigger anxiety for many of us, so we recommend covering up, which is obviously much easier in winter and spring when it’s cold.
Plucking and waxing your hair removes the entire hair shaft making it impossible for the laser to effectively focus on the follicles and damage its hair production. It’s essential to leave the shaft and follicle undamaged, but it can reduce the chance of burning if you shave before your treatments.
2. Laser Hair Removal Works Best on Pale Skin
As we mentioned, laser hair removal is most effective when there is high contrast between the hair pigment and skin pigment. At the end of winter, our skin tends to be at its lightest shade which makes it easy for the laser to distinguish between hair and skin.
In the past it was extremely difficult for people with dark skin and dark hair or people with light skin and light hair to benefit from laser hair removal due to the laser needing contrast. However, in the last few years, technology has advanced enough that no matter what your skin color is, you can get laser hair removal. Just be sure to discuss your desired results and timeline with your specialist.
3. Post Treatment Care is Simpler in Spring
Post-treatment care is arguably the most important part of laser hair removal. Your skin will be extremely sensitive to UV light and should be protected at all times. If your skin is exposed to direct sunlight, it will burn, and you may experience inflammation and hyperpigmentation.
The process of laser hair removal can take multiple sessions as the effect isn’t instantaneous. As it’s still relatively chilly in spring, it’s easier to cover your skin and prevent burning while the treatments work their magic. Wearing leggings and hoodies can keep you cozy and safe after your laser hair removal treatments.
You may need to keep the treated areas covered with clothing or sunscreen for 4-6 weeks depending on the number of sessions you need to target all the follicles during the appropriate phase of their growth cycle.
4. Plenty of Time to Complete Your Treatments
Each hair follicle has its own growth schedule which makes it impossible to effectively damage all the follicles in the target area in a single session. Most people require six to eight sessions to achieve completely smooth skin. Starting at the end of winter or early spring gives you time to finish all your sessions before bikini season starts in earnest.
Kiss Your Razors Goodbye and Enjoy a Fuzz Free Summer
Laser hair removal is one of the safest and most effective long-term hair removal options. It has no side effects and complications are extremely rare and often due to improper aftercare. There can be some discomfort, but laser hair removal is widely considered the least painful way to remove hair at the roots.
The Laser Café is a trusted medical spa where you can get laser hair removal treatments provided by highly trained specialists. We use all the latest equipment and stay abreast of advancements in this field so we can keep providing excellent service to all our customers.