Stay Smooth in 2011 With Laser Hair Removal

If you are sick of shaving and bored of waxing but want hair removal that will last, then a course of laser hair removal could be the answer. It may not be for everyone, but those who have had it to get rid of unsightly dark hairs say it has changed their lives.

First introduced to consumers in 1998, hair removal by laser has quickly become the second most popular non-invasive aesthetic treatment. Fairly pain free and with long lasting results, it can save you a lot of time and money in the long run meaning you will never have to worry about shaving or waxing again. It can be used on all skin types, even sensitive skin as it won't irritate or scar the skin.

The word 'laser' might sound scary but it is a completely safe solution to get rid of excess hair for both men and women. It can be used on all areas of the body and the face and will leave your skin soft and smooth, with no trace of any treatment.

But how does a laser remove the hair? It all depends on the growth cycle of the hair and its colour. By catching the hair during a certain time in its cycle you can have a more effective outcome during your treatment. Hair is made up of a hard protein known as Keratin which is produced within the dermis of the skin. The colour of the hair (which may differ from that on your head) is dependent on how much pigment there is. This pigment is known as Melanin and is produced by cells within the skin, with the colour often being determined by genetics.

During the more commonly-used sknclinics.co.uk/skin-treatments/laser-hair-removal.html laser hair removal treatments, a high level of energy in the laser light is taken up by the melanin pigment within the hair. The melanin then converts this energy into heat, destroying not only the hair but the hair bulb at the base of the follicle. This stops the hair from growing by targeting the hair beneath the surface to ensure the hair grows back finer until it no longer continues to grow. It is reasonably pain free, but no more painful than waxing or epilating.

Cold air is blown onto the area for the entire duration of the treatment which is very quick so any discomfort won't be prolonged. Your skin may be slightly red afterwards but this is completely normal. Once you have had more than one treatment, you won't even feel anything during your treatment and it can actually be quite a relaxing time.

For the best results the hair has to have plenty of the target pigment melanin in the hair meaning very dark and black hairs work best. Therefore white, blonde and grey hair cannot be treated by lasers. When compared to other treatment and at home laser hair removal options, laser treatment results are simply unmatched. You will need to undergo a number of treatments in order to get the best results. How many treatments are appropriate and for how long will be determined by whoever is performing the treatment.

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Gill Grozier - sk:n was established in 1990 and is the UK's leading provider of skincare treatments and products including: botox, sknclinics.co.uk laser hair removal and laser tattoo removal.

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