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What is Laser Hair Removal?

Updated: Oct 25, 2022

All the basics you need to understand about Laser Hair Removal and why you should book with Black Star Beauty.


All clients must book for a mandatory consult prior to their first session.

Fun Fact

7,718 is the average amount of times a woman will shave in her lifetime

Our Machine

Our team uses Sharplight DPC laser hair removal machine. All of our team members are certified by the company to perform the service and are knowledgeable to answer any of your questions and concerns in timely manner.


Benefits

Laser is a helpful way to get rid of the unwanted hair on your face, chest, underarms, arms, legs, brazillian area, back, and neck.

Laser targets dark and coarse hair leaves surrounding skin untouched. Although, some redness or swelling can be seen for a few hours after the treatment.


An average client can see permanent hair reduction in 3-7 sessions.


Each laser treatment will be different from one client to another. We adjust our machine according to your skin type, coarseness of the hair and the color of the hair.



Fun Fact

Hair is the fastest growing tissue in the body after bone marrow.

Pre - Treatment Instruction


- discontinue Accutane 6 months prior to treatment

- discontinue use of Retinoic Acid products 2 weeks prior to treatment

- avoid sun exposure, or use of tanning beds for four to eight weeks and self tanner for at least four, prior and/or in between IPL treatments


Expectations

Most clients experience 15-20% hair reduction with every session. 4-6 sessions are required to reach desired results, although some clients may require few or more sessions. We also recommend coming in for one session every year to keep the hair at bay.


Possible side effects?

Most side effects are minor and rare, if visible last anywhere from few hours to 2 days

- discomfort

- swelling

- redness.



Which clients don't qualify for laser hair removal?

- pregnant or breastfeeding clients,

- clients who have or have had skin cancer,

- those who are currently undergoing Accutane treatment or similar medication that may also cause photosensitivity.

Please disclose any and all medications you are currently on to help us treat you safely. Also, please be kind if asked for a doctors note prior to starting laser treatment if needed.



Current Service Providers:

Piper Wylie : certified professional and clinical esthetician.





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