dark hair against light skin, but, thanks to advancing technology with the invention of the YAG laser, laser hair removal works on dark skin tones, too. Be sure to go to a salon that specializes in treating dark skin, specifically with that particular laser, as it has a longer wavelength which means it goes deeper into the skin, zapping hair follicles beneath the skin.
Your hair isn’t removed right away AND you still have to shave during the treatments
This may not make some people happy but you must be completely shaven before each treatment and continue to shave until all of your treatment sessions are complete.
The reason why you can’t wax while doing the treatments is because waxing causes the hair to be ripped from the hair follicle, which won’t allow the laser to be able to locate and kill the follicles, wheres with shaving, you’re just getting rid of hair on the surface so the follicle can still be detected and killed. After each session, I find myself having to shave less frequently.
Time your sessions accordingly
Most hair removal specialists suggest coming in for at least five sessions and as many as 10 (depending on the area) in order to get the results you want. Typically, treatments are spaced four to six weeks apart so a full round of sessions can take five months or more.
Also, keep in mind that treatments make your skin sun sensitive, so you’ll want to avoid exposing recently lasered skin to the sun as it can result in permanent pigmentation and is dangerous for treated skin.
I’m already in the process of completing my underarm sessions and will move on to the next part of my body pretty soon. Overall, laser hair removal does live up to the internet hype. I prefer it as a way to minimize a lifelong affair with the constant upkeep of future waxing pain and annoying ingrown hairs, as opposed to a quick sting when undergoing five to 10 laser hair removal sessions. I look at it as a way of showing my body a little extra love. With all the other stressors we women endure, our beauty routines should include stress-free experiences we look forward to.