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Directing Energy to the Root:<\/b> When you shave, you remove the hair above the skin while leaving the “root” or hair shaft intact below the surface. This allows the light energy to travel directly down the hair shaft to the follicle without being “wasted” on the visible hair above the skin.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Preventing Skin Burns:<\/b> If there is long hair on the surface of the skin, the laser energy will heat that hair up instantly. This can cause the hair to singe or burn, which not only smells unpleasant but can also cause superficial burns or irritation on your skin.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Increasing Comfort:<\/b> Treatments are significantly more comfortable when the skin is smooth. Long hairs absorbing laser energy can create a sharp, snapping sensation that is easily avoided with a fresh shave.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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<\/p>\nWhen Exactly Should You Shave?<\/h2>\n
Timing is everything. You should aim to shave 12 to 24 hours before<\/b> your scheduled session.<\/p>\n
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Why not immediately before?<\/b> Shaving can sometimes leave the skin slightly sensitized or result in “micro-cuts.” Giving your skin a few hours to recover before applying light energy reduces the risk of irritation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Why not 2 days before?<\/b> If you wait too long, the hair may have grown back enough to sit above the skin’s surface, which interferes with the laser’s effectiveness.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The “Golden Rule”: No Waxing or Plucking<\/h2>\n
While shaving is required, waxing, plucking, or epilating is strictly forbidden<\/b> between sessions. These methods remove the hair root entirely. Since the laser needs that root to act as a “conductor” for the heat energy, removing it means the treatment will have nothing to target, making the session ineffective. Stick exclusively to a clean razor.<\/p>\n
Professional Equipment for Professional Results<\/h2>\n
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