Whether you’re a waxer, a plucker, or a shaver, there’s no doubt that general hair removal is a long and tedious process. You need to keep up the regular maintenance to keep your skin looking flawless, and come summer – you generally need to increase the maintenance as well, so you can be silky smooth and carefree when you put on your summer dresses and hit the beach.
If you’re considering laser hair removal, you can start the process at any of the time of the year – but according to the team at Clear Skincare Clinics, winter is actually a better time to get started.
The good thing about winter is that most of the time, we’re all covered up. Trousers and long sleeves mean that we don’t have to be too concerned about the hair on our legs or under our arms. But summer is just around the corner and if you want to be hair free for the warmer months, it’s a great time to get started now. Why?
Laser hair removal needs multiple sessions
Unfortunately, you can’t go to the clinic, have a laser hair removal session, and voila – no more hair. It actually takes a few sessions for you to get the results you want, and those sessions need to take place over a period of weeks (not days). So, if you have a summer party planned for December, there’s no point in starting laser a week prior. Starting months earlier, however, will leave you silky smooth in time to wear your new bikini!
Hair follicles need to be present
When you get laser hair removal, you need to have hair showing so that the process works effectively. There needs to be hair follicles and if you’ve just gone and had a wax, you’re out of luck. Considering winter allows you to wear long trousers and sleeved shirts, it’s easier to hide the growth you’ll need for your winter hair removal.
Skin will be sensitive to sun exposure post treatment
Laser hair removal makes skin soft and sensitive, which means if you head out into the sunshine too soon, you’re more likely to burn. It’s recommended that after a treatment, you stay out of sunshine for about two weeks! If you love to hit the beach or jump in the pool in summer months, two weeks of hiding away from the sun is something you’re definitely not going to be keen on.
Short lasting side effects can be possible
As with any clinical treatment, there may be side effects and for some people who receive the treatment, redness and swelling after a session is possible. Fortunately, any side effects dissipate quickly, usually within 24 hours (and you can use a cold compress to help these effects subside). And the good thing about winter is that you can keep covered up for that period of time, which will also help those side effects disappear.
If you’re going to have laser hair removal, it makes sense to start the treatment well in advance of summer so you can be hair free and carefree once it arrives. You can find out more by getting in touch with the team at Clear Skincare Clinics today and start your early prepping for the sunny season!
