Laser hair removal can be a great option for permanently removing unwanted hair, especially with the advent of increasingly affordable home laser hair removal systems and devices (link is to a buyer’s guide) that cost thousands less than the full course of salon treatments, yet are equally effective. But it can’t be used by everyone. For those who are not good candidates, there are other options, such as new devices that use a galvanic current. Is one of these devices for you? Read below for important considerations.
(1) Laser removal isn’t fast: It can take up to 9-12 months of treatments to see results from laser hair removal. The laser can permanently remove all hair for some people, but for others it might not be fully effective. However, for nearly everyone who is a good candidate, even when full removal does not occur, it normally results in thinner and slower growing hair.
(2) Laser removal is limited to those who have a lighter skin tone and preferably have darker hair. The laser works by targeting pigment, so darker hair on lighter skin responds the best and is most likely to be permanently removed. Laser removal is not safe for use on dark skin.
(3) Laser devices should not be used on facial hair, because the laser can harm the eyes. However, it can be used quite well on the legs, underarm area, bikini area, chest, and back.
Laser hair removal can be done in a spa or salon, which normally gets rather expensive over time. But interested people should also look to home laser hair removal reviews for in home devices that range in price from $395-$499. For those who have dark skin, wish to remove facial hair, or who want more affordable options under $100, some newer galvanic current options also exist. See the previous review link for a look at all of the top products.
Author Bio: Carleen Coulter publishes several popular beauty blogs, including Beauty and Fashion Tech, which provides news and reviews of beauty and skin care products.
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