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Laser: Permanent Hair Removal Primer

Why the Laser Is the Dominant Permanent Hair Remover

"There were three of us in the waiting room on a Friday afternoon," said Hannah Floeh. "Given the setting we all knew what we were there for. We each had a date with a laser. Permanent hair removal awaited just behind the green door."

"Even though I had seen the actual laser hair removal equipment, and knew the aesthetician would be wielding a handheld device that emits a specific wavelength of light I was still a bit apprehensive. In the right hands this tool was supposed to destroy the hair's ability to grow without harming the surrounding skin."

"For me beauty aspects aside, that meant, no more tedious waxings," Floeh admitted. "Once done with the laser, permanent hair removal accomplished, I'd be free to stay away from that aisle at the store forever more. I was so looking forward to going hairless."

Unlike electrolysis, hair removal lasers cover more ground at once. Making it a faster treatment. Even if you do have to come back for repeat sessions because of the growth cycle our hair goes through.

"Minimal discomfort" is the term that was used to describe the pain. Compared to what I was yet to find out.

"Slightly tingly" was the clarifying phrase offered when asked for. "At least tingly sounded good, we all three agreed."

Given I was having this done on a Friday I fully expected to be back at my job Monday morning. Complete with smoother silkier skin.

Did You Know? Depilation is removal of hair above the skin's surface and epilation is removal of the entire hair. Permanent laser hair removal would be considered the latter.

"I looked up when I heard 'Floeh' called out by the nurse," Hannah said. "There was no turning back now. Ready or not for the laser, permanent hair removal was soon to be mine."