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Lasers: Zap those pesky hairs |
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Written by Erin Frustaci
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Wednesday, 17 May 2006 |
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People have been known to pull ’em, pluck ’em, shave ’em, wax ’em, and now zap ’em. For decades, people have found ways to remove unwanted body hair, distancing themselves from our hairy ape ancestors.
“We’ve been trying to get rid of hair since Cleopatra’s day,” said Carol Hiller, general manager of Harmony Laser Center of Fort Collins.
The latest trend is laser hair removal. A laser emitting a beam of light passes over the area of treatment. The beam is absorbed by the dark pigment in the hair and hair follicle and converted to heat, which destroys the hair.
“It’s becoming more popular and more accepted because it’s quick and noninvasive,” said Kim Barnes, certified laser specialist and owner of Essentially Bare in Greeley.
Laser hair removal can be done on just about any area of the body. Hot spots for women are face, legs and bikini. Men are getting unwanted hair removed from their back, neck, ears and chest. And it isn’t nearly as painful as in “The 40-year-old Virgin.”
“Some people describe the feeling like a rubber band snap,” Barnes said.
Treatments vary in price depending on the area. An average treatment above the lip could cost $50 while full leg treatment could range from $300 to $400. Barnes said usually a person will have six to 8 follow-up treatments, about four to 8 weeks apart.
Laser hair removal is not only a cosmetic procedure. Many athletes and people with diseases that cause excess hair growth recognize the benefits.
When considering laser hair removal, it is important to find an individual with certification recognized by the state and who has a medical director on staff. When done improperly, the procedure can cause severe burns, which could lead to scaring. Also, laser hair removal can not be done on freshly tanned skin.
If you aren’t quiet ready to be beamed up yet, waxing, though more painful is always an alternative.
Meshawn Inskeep, a wax technician at Scruples Beauty Supply Salon & Spa in Loveland, said waxing has been on the rise the last three years.
Waxing removes the hair from the root and does not need to be done as often as shaving.
“People come in wanting no body hair,” Inskeep said. “I have women in their 50s who have never waxed before wanting Brazilians.”
And she’s not talking about the wonderful people from Brazil — she’s talking about a waxing treatment for hair, well, down there. | Only registered users can write comments.
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