Laser for hair removal is a useful tool to achieve your aesthetic, convenience, and practical goals. Whether it is for beauty preferences, sustained economic advantages, or the convenience of long-term results – laser for hair removal is beneficial. Laser hair removal treatments are worthwhile regardless of skin type, hair colour, or possible skin conditions. Ensuring you go to a professional aesthetic and laser clinic is essential to achieving the best and most worthwhile results.
Skilled practitioners are trained in the appropriate technology to assure the safety of your skin and provide personalised recommendations for sessions and aftercare instructions. At NuSkinnovation, we have fully qualified Internationally and locally trained laser specialists and somatologists in Nordlys Candela and Fotona Operators. We will help you achieve your desired results and develop an attentive personal relationship with every one of our clients. Continue reading below to learn more about our laser hair removal services and how our clinic is the best choice for you.
About NuSkinnovation
NuSkinnovation is an aesthetic clinic founded by Nicolene Pelster in 2017. For over half a decade, we have been growing and expanding, keeping up with the demand and providing the latest technology. We are an advanced franchise of beauty and aesthetic laser clinics, with branches all over South Africa. All our branches are equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and highly trained somatologists. If you are looking for a clinic that caters towards your personalised needs with proven experience and care, we are the perfect choice for you.
Some of the services we offer include:
Body Transformation:
Body transformation services make use of Velashape, cavitation, and Fotona StarFormer devices that reduce fat, rejuvenate the face and body, strengthen muscles, and tone skin.
Facial Treatments:
Our facial treatments include treating active acne and acne scarring, as well as chemical peels and facials – among many others. We also provide facial treatments that specifically target skin conditions.
Hair Treatments:
Hair treatments include hair removal and hair restart.
To see a full list of our services and treatments you can look at the guide available on our website. Holistically, our services aim to help you feel and look your best and both enhance and maintain your natural beauty. Below, we go more into detail about our laser for hair removal and cover all the important information, addressing any questions you might have.
How Laser Hair Removal Works
The hair follicle is responsible for hair growth; it develops and grows cells that form the hair shaft. Hair shafts are the hair that you can feel and see on your body, they are not composed of living cells, so their growth is dependent on the follicle. The hair follicle activity is dependent and impacted by things like your nutritional intake, inherited genetics, and distinct hormones. Factors like your environment, medication intake, and chronic illness can also play a role in the activity of your hair follicles.
Your hair also has growth, rest, and shedding cycles. These cycle lengths are dependent on the type of hair you have and the location of hair on your body. For instance, straight hair grows faster than curly hair and thicker hair grows faster than thinner hair. Additionally, head hair grows the fastest at 0.5mm a day, whereas leg hair grows 0.3mm per day and armpit hair grows 0.27mm a day. Regardless of your gender, these average growth rates are the same.
Removing hair from any of these areas can be done with a laser. Laser treatment for hair care offers longer-lasting results without damaging the hair follicles. It is also a more environmentally conscious option, as opposed to shaving and waxing, which contributes to landfills and chemical pollution. This treatment uses light to target pigment in the hair. It heats up until the follicle is destroyed.
There are two types of technology that are used to achieve laser for hair removal, laser, and Intense Pulsed Light (IPL). These will be discussed in the next section.
Hair Removal Technology
Fotona FRAC3®
The Fotona FRAC3® method is optimised to destroy most hair types without damaging the epidermis unnecessarily. It makes use of high-intensity laser pulses in short intervals of less than 2ms to successfully destroy the hair follicles. It works by the hair matrix selectively absorbing the three-dimensional fraction pattern of the laser pulses.
The laser light covers a limited area and is monochromatic and non-divergent. The energy is prominently absorbed and transferred according to the adjusted laser parameters. These can be adjusted according to the personalised skin type, hair thickness, depth of hair follicles and hair colour of each client. Treatments and aftercare instructions will depend on an individual’s hair growth. The appropriate session recommendations will be adjusted accordingly.
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL)
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) uses a different type of light energy than a regular laser for hair removal treatment. IPL is absorbed by hairs in the spectrum of white light the laser emits. IPL’s wavelength does not go as deeply as a broad-ranging laser system, like the Fotona FRAC3®.
However, the laser is useful for hair removal, vascular treatment, and the removal of skin discolouration as it delivers more precise rapid bursts of light which selectively heats targeted areas and results in a flawless, or hairless appearance. It is an incredible medical-grade technology that offers versatile treatments with remarkable results.
Evaluating Different Skin Types
Advancements in laser hair removal technology have meant that it is now more versatile for different skin types. Laser for hair removal was previously most effective on light skin, however, different lasers can now be used to target hair follicles for the appropriate skin type. Generally, the Fitzpatrick scale is used to categorise colour skin type according to a numerical value from I-VI.
- Type 1: Very light and pale complexion – cannot tan without burning.
- Type 2: White and fair complexion. The ability to tan differentiates types 1 and 2.
- Type 3: medium white to olive complexion. Can gradually tan. Most common skin type of North Americans.
- Type 4: Olive to moderate brown complexion. Rarely sunburn and tan easily. Typical skin type of Asian, Middle Eastern and Hispanic descent.
- Type 5: Brown and dark brown complexion. Tan comfortably and rarely sunburn. Most common skin type of African descent.
- Type 6: Black, very dark brown to black complexion. Seldom sunburn. Typical skin type of darker African descent.
The relation of your skin’s ability to tan or be prone to sunburn is an indication of the sensitivity of your skin. Different settings are used to treat these areas and are personalised according to the sun exposure or inflammation in those areas. If an experienced practitioner and laser settings are being used, no matter the melanin content – laser treatments can be performed with the desired results. Tailored approaches are used by NuSkinnovation to ensure you receive the full benefits of laser for hair removal.
How Hair Colour And Density Impacts Hair Removal
Much like different skin types, hair colour can play a role in the number of sessions and type of laser settings that will be used. All hair colours can benefit from laser hair removal, but customization is the key to seeing the results you want. Dark hair colour stands out more and is more likely to be early targeted by the laser, whereas light-coloured hair needs more selective treatment. People with lighter hair colours like blonde and grey might not see as advanced a difference. However, with the right aesthetic clinic, impressive results can be achieved.
Our advanced technology and trained practitioners can ensure the advanced machinery we use is being operated safely and adjusted to achieve effective results. Lasers might destroy darker hair pigments more quickly, however, adjusting recommended sessions would ensure fairer hair can also be adequately targeted. We will walk you through the entire process and won’t let the colour of your hair stop you from feeling and looking your best with laser for hair removal.
The Importance Of Professional Services
Skilled Practitioners make the difference in having a safe and effective laser for hair removal treatment. At NuSkinnovation our trained somatologists can assess everything from your hair density to colour and the condition and sensitivity of your skin to appropriate treatment protocols. Generally, four to six sessions, spaced four to eight weeks apart provide optimal results, but we can offer individualised treatment advice for your goals.
Additionally, cooling systems are used at professional aesthetic clinics that minimise any pain and discomfort caused by the heat of the laser. It also cools down any thermal damage and inflammation by protecting the skin. These cooling systems also aid in ensuring long-lasting results as they make it easier for the laser to target specific hair follicles.
By ensuring you are going to the right clinics, you are protecting the longevity of your skin and should have no fear of any discomfort or scarring. Professional services protect you and improve treatments, and that is why NuSkinnovation should be your first choice. We will aid you in every step of the process, from how to prepare for laser hair removal and after-treatment steps to optimise the healing and benefits of the treatment. Reach out to us for inquiries and bookings, we would love to help you take the next steps in your hair removal journey.
Take The Next Step In Your Journey
Laser removal is an incredible way to achieve long-lasting results and benefit both your bank account and the environment at the same time. Ensuring you go to the right trained specialists is crucial in achieving safe and effective laser for hair removal results. Ready to take the next steps in your laser for hair removal journey?
Get in touch with us at NuSkinnovation to make a booking at your nearest branch. Keep in mind we do an online skin test that can help us determine the nature and sensitivity of your skin – we also offer thirty minutes of free skin consultation. Simply complete the form on our website and we will use the skin analysis to offer expert advice and recommendations for upcoming sessions. Let us help you maintain and take care of your beauty needs and receive the best care for your laser hair removal journey.