What does an at-home laser hair removal before and after look like and does it really work?
The pulsed light then converts to heat and breaks down the dark pigment in the hair follicle.
So what can you expect when you DIY?
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Specifically, does at-home laser hair removal even work?
I grilled Dr. Haecker and gave it a shot myself.
“The hair needs to have enough pigment in the follicle to be effectively treated.
Light blonde, light red, and gray hair may not have enough pigment.
In-office laser hair removal treatments may be a better option.
At-home devices are not designed to safely treat some of the darkest skin tones.”
Be Patient
Simply put, an at-home laser hair removal before-and-after transformation takes time.
you’re free to treat the area as little as once every two weeks.
That’s because the skin closest to the bone is thinner.
(It doesn’t mean that hair is more difficult to treat, though.)
So instead of taking eight sessions to reach hair-free status, you could be done in half that.
(Instead:How to Shave Your Bikini Area Without Causing Irritation)
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“Remember, IPL is not true laser technology,” says Dr. Haecker.
“Some at-home devices are diode lasers.
Regardless of the bang out of equipment, none deliver the same effective results as in-office treatments.”
We tested and reviewed the best at-home laser hair removal devices.
Check outour top picks here.
