Laser Hair Removal is a top decision for Summer

As the weather warms up and sun worshipers and fashion lovers alike peel off the layers, laser hair removal is becoming a popular choice to remove unwanted body hair and keep you skin looking beautiful. Waxing, shaving and using hair removal creams are short-term answers to achieving the perfect summer look, but for more permanent solutions, more and more people are turning to laser hair removal.

Technology and fashion hand in hand
Sk:n, one of the UK's largest chain of skin treatment clinics, has said that as many as 32% of people spend hours trying to get rid of unwanted hair through conventional methods such as waxing. Bored with the tedium of spending hours in the bathroom, many are now looking at laser hair removal as a permanent solution to the problem. Last year, as prices started to come down and the high-tech skin treatment became more freely available, Sk:n carried out nearly 100,000 treatments in the UK to remove unwanted hair.

Permanent laser hair removal is common for areas such as the bikini line, underarms, legs, arms and face, and for some people it's not just a matter of vanity. Unwanted body hair can seriously impact on some people's lives, making them extremely self-conscious and having a major effect on how they live their lives or even affecting their relationships.

Laser treatment is one of the most effective and permanent forms of hair removal. It works by burning the hair down to follicle level, interrupting the growth cycle of the follicle and preventing it from re-growing. The sensation has been likened to being ‘pinged' with a rubber band and although can be uncomfortable for a very short time, is ultimately extremely effective at preventing unwanted body hair from re-growing. The process can also be used to remove small thread veins that can appear on the surface of the skin as it ages.

Alternatives
There are alternatives to laser hair removal such as electrolysis and hot wax, but although these salon methods are effective in the short term, re-growth is often much more likely than with laser hair removal treatments. If you are considering laser hair removal, it is strongly advised that you check that your salon is registered with the Quality Care Commission and that they carry out a patch test to make sure the treatment is suitable for your skin type. Some skins, particularly darker skins, may not be suitable for some forms of laser skin treatment, as the process interrupts the skin's production of melanin - the chemical pigmentation of the skin. If used incorrectly, laser treatment can cause scarring, so it is important to ensure that your therapist is fully qualified and certified to use the equipment and follows a strict code of practice.

Baring all on the beach is a great deal more satisfying if you don't have to worry about unsightly or unwanted body hair. It's not just for girls, either. More and more men are seeking out skin treatments to remove their own unwanted body hair and as the summer months bring out bronzed bodies and bare skin, laser hair removal specialists are predicting a surge in people looking to permanently remove unwanted hair.