Before submitting to laser hair removal it is convenient that we know the myths and truths that surround this practice so as not to deceive us and make it much safer and more effective.

Have you ever considered performing laser hair removal? Sure, but in the end, you have not dared to do it for certain myths that surround this type of hair removal.

The problem of this lies in ignorance and in that there are other methods that we know and that do not generate any doubt. Maybe because our friends use them and because laser hair removal is not among their options.

For this reason, and to shed some light on this method of hair removal unknown to some people, we will discover some myths and truths of laser hair removal. In this way, we will solve any doubts we may have. Go for it!

Myths about laser hair removal

We will start by solving some myths about laser hair removal that are quite widespread and that is not true. Myths that generate fear and doubts and that prevent people who might be interested in accessing this type of hair removal.

1. Laser hair removal causes skin cancer

There are people who believe that laser hair removal causes skin cancer because they consider it a very aggressive method with it. However, laser hair removal destroys the hair but does not damage the skin at any time.

However, it is true that those who have a history of skin cancer should go before the doctor to give them their approval to undergo this type of hair removal.

Due to his background, it may not be good to be exposed to laser hair removal.

2. Laser hair removal is very painful

Many people believe that laser hair removal is very painful because they have heard that some people put on a previous cream to notice less pain. However, this depends on the sensitivity of each person. However, the reality is that the inconveniences are minimal.

Laser hair removal is not painful nor will it cause us to not return from pain. Yes, you feel a slight sensation of heat, but nothing that we can not tolerate.

3. Laser hair removal is very expensive

We may initially believe that laser hair removal is expensive. However, we must see the benefits that we will achieve in the long term.

Well, are we aware of the ones we spend monthly on hair removal bands or waxes? What does our hair bite when we depilate with a blade? In the time that we lose ourselves when we are waxed with an electric razor?

Laser hair removal is a very good investment that saves time and money in the long term. With the passage of time and after several sessions, we will only have to go once a year to review and sometimes not even that!

Everything depends on the thickness of our hairs and their growth.

Truths of laser hair removal

Once we have seen the myths of laser hair removal more common, we will discover the truths that it contains.

Surely, now we are more calm about many doubts we had and we will understand much more what this method of hair removal consists of.

1. People with thin, blond hair will not work

It is true that not all people will have a depilatory laser treatment. People who have fine, very blond hair are very likely not to be able to undergo this method because it will be a waste of money.

The reason why this method does not work in this type of skin is that having little melanin will need a greater number of sessions to obtain results and, even then, they will not be insured.

2. Before each session, you have to shave

This is another truth about laser hair removal and is that, although it seems a nuisance, always before going to a hair removal session of this type you have to shave the area. Although we already have a few hairs, we have to do it.

It is important that we know that we should not pull the hair. The reason is that the laser has to act on the hair weakening it to detach and not grow back. If there is no hair, laser hair removal will not work.

3. You have to be careful with the sun

Many people believe that they should not be exposed to the sun after waxing, but what they do not know is that they should not do it before. In general, it is recommended not to expose yourself to the sun neither 3 days before nor 3 days later.

Also, it will be important to use a sunscreen with high protection and avoid using any type of self-tanner. The skin will be sensitive and exposed and, if we put it in the sun without following these measures, we can injure it.

If you have ever submitted to laser hair removal, we would like to know your experience. If you have not done it yet, would you be encouraged to do it? Do you think it would be a good option for you?