Why Do I Need A Course Of Laser Hair Removal Treatments?

Hair growth differs from person to person

Hair grows in cycles and many factors influence its growth including age, ethnicity, weight, hormones, diet, medication and metabolism along with the location of the hair you want to remove, how thick it is and how resilient.

Only hair that is in its growing cycle (called the anagen phase will be destroyed permanently at each treatment session as the laser hits the hair tip and creates so much heat in the root ball that the blood supply is cut and that particular hair will never grow back.

Therefore, repeat treatments are needed in order to catch each singular hair in its growth stage. The other hairs will be on their way out and will therefore NOT be attached to the root at this time. So, they will have to be caught later down the line.

How much time should I leave between sessions?

The number of hairs growing at any one time and the length of time between treatments varies but generally we allow 4 to 6 weeks between sessions for the face as this hair cycle is faster.

Body hair we would recommend leaving 6-10 weeks between sessions as the hair cycles are slower.

The timing of laser hair removal treatments is really important as we ideally want to be in the ‘next’ growth phase so that we are catching ‘new’ hairs in the growth stage to permanently remove them. We tend to start to space the gaps even further apart after multiple sessions have taken place.

Can I book a course of treatments rather than rebooking each time?

Absolutely, we offer courses where you buy 5 upfront and get one free. The machine we use is super powerful and effective….

It is nothing like the ones you might use at home. These home use ones advise you to use them every 2 weeks!!! What does this tell you? These devices are not that powerful in targeting and destroying the root in one hit, they will require you to use them regularly with a lot of time in between to get anywhere near what we can achieve in just one session.

A lot of salons will offer you courses of 8 or more sessions.  We don’t as the majority of the time our clients are really happy with their results after just 5 or 6 treatments. Therefore charging you for 8 or more sessions at once will mean that you are paying for extra sessions you may not necessarily need.

Laser hair removal courses are valid for 16 months after purchase and are non refundable once purchased.

Why should I use Bare UK? How do you differ from other laser hair removal clinics in Oxfordshire?

Optimal laser hair removal results are obtained with a combination of years of experience, coupled with the latest in laser hair removal technology.

Delivering fast results safely. Everyone is different. One process does not suit all. Good judgment is needed with regards to all the factors we mentioned above – age, ethnicity, weight, hormones, diet, medication, hair colour and thickness.

For example, if you have a hormonal imbalance such as PCOS, especially on the face or if you are a male. Male hair can be thicker and denser so may need more treatments. BUT that’s not to say we don’t see dramatic results in the meantime. After each session – there should be a sign of reduction.

Is there any hair laser hair removal doesn’t work on?

The laser needs to be able to see the hair. Therefore it needs to be dark enough for this to be the case. Therefore, the laser does not work on blonde, grey or white hair.

We hope that has answered some of your questions around why you need to have a course of treatment. If you would like to book in for your patch test and consultation and see how we can help just call, email or request a call back below.