The Facts on Hair Reduction

Treatment Ranges (individual results vary)

lighter skin tones: average of 6-8 treatments
darker skin tones:  average of 8-12 treatments

Time spans between treatments

neck and above should be 4-6 weeks apart
neck and below should be 8-12 weeks apart

Why are several treatments necessary?

There are 3 phases of hair growth and it is only during the anagen phase (the active growing phase) that the hair is eliminated, which is why multiple treatments spaced consecutively apart are necessary.  Approximately 20% of hair reduction is to be expected after each treatment.

After treatment

• small bumps are normal 2 hours - 2 days
• Hair that is eliminated may take up to 2 weeks to fall out.
• Clients can manage re-growth between sessions with shaving, trimming or depilatories.

Restrictions

• no waxing, tweezing, threading or electrolysis 6 weeks before and between treatments
• will not work on hair that is white, blond or grey (no melanin)
• no tanning 2-3 weeks prior and during treatments
• if using a self tanner, wait a week until color fades (good exfoliation is recommended)

Most Desirable time to start treatment

It is recommended to start sessions in early fall, so that treatment may be finished by following summer