Good Bye to Unwanted Hair – for good?

Hair removal treatment is becoming big business in the UK with more and more women looking for permanent solutions to remove unwanted hair. The options range from the traditional, like shaving, to the modern, including laser hair removal. Laser treatment is by far the most effective treatment for those looking for permanent results and is gaining popularity across the UK.

What is home laser treatment?

Laser treatment is based on a focused laser which converts to heat via the dark pigment in the hair follicle – the melanin. It also disables the ‘growth cells’ within the hair. However, hair goes through three different growth stages and only during the growth phase, the so called ‘anagen’ phase, can these cells be disabled. Hairs are not all in the same growth stage at the same time, which is why effective permanent removal can require around eight treatments over several months.

Since the laser targets the melanin in the hair, not all hair and skin types are suitable for permanent hair removal. Due to its high concentration of melanin very dark skin is not suitable for the treatment as the laser would end up working on the melanin in the hair and the skin, potentially causing serious damage to the skin. Grey, white, red or blonde hair does not respond to the treatment due to its lack of melanin.

Does it hurt?

This depends on individual sensitivity, however, most users find that the treatment causes a tingling sensation at the best, or a sharp sensation of being ‘pinged’ with an elastic band at the worst. Compared to the irritation of shaving, or the occasional agony of waxing, laser treatment is considered preferable.

Costs and options

The costs vary radically between clinics and spas. Prices for a single treatment of the bikini line may range between £80 and £92 per session, while full leg treatments can set you back by anything from £150 per session. Success rates with laser treatment are good; most estimates suggest that between 60% and 95% of hair will be permanently removed after a complete course.

A cost efficient alternative to clinic treatments is the ‘TRIA Hair Removal Laser’ which is a home laser treatment device available in the UK. Based on the same technology used in clinics this cordless, hand-held laser device is simple, functional and effective and at the same time safe and easy to use at home. The TRIA Laser is the only clinically proven hair removal laser for home use that delivers permanent results and makes laser hair treatment affordable for more women.