Illinois Laser Hair Removal Information

There are lots of ways to get rid of unwanted hair. Home treatments include shaving and depilatory creams. If the treatment will be performed at a spa or salon, your options are different. Here's some information on the three most popular professional options.

Three Ways to Get Rid of Unwanted Hair

Waxing or sugaring both involve applying a layer of a sticky substance (wax or a sugar-based substance like caramel) over the area, applying a cloth over that, letting it harden a little, and then ripping off the cloth. The unwanted hairs become embedded in the wax or sugar and rip out when the cloth is removed. The process is relatively quick, but can be very painful, especially in delicate areas.

Electrolysis uses a wire inserted into the follicle. An electric current runs through the wire and damages the follicle, making it incapable of regenerating. Because precision is required, the process is slow. It can also be difficult to hit the follicle exactly, and technician error accounts for a lot of regrowth with this process.

Laser removal is the newest way to remove unwanted hair. Unlike electrolysis, this technique does not require precision application. The process targets melanin, found most densely in the root bulb. Because of this, any unwanted hair under the machine will be targeted. This also makes the process faster than electrolysis, allowing larger areas of skin to be covered in one session.

The NuU Medspa in Naperville, Illinois provides laser treatment for unwanted hair, Botox treatments, PhotoFacials and chemical peels to improve the look and feel of facial skin. For more information, contact the Naperville, Illinois location.