Permanent hair removal with pulsed light is for both men and women. The most important thing is that they should have fair skin and dark hair. This permanent hair removal method is not recommended for people who have blond, red or too light hair. It is also not recommended for dark, black and mixed skin, because the pulsed light can cause depigmentation spots on the skin. If you have fair skin, also forget about pulsed light hair removal for a while if you come back from vacation. It is also not recommended for tanned skin! If you opt for this technique, be aware that it is absolutely essential to avoid any sun exposure, before, during and after stopping the treatment (allow at least two weeks after).
Laser hair removal is primarily for women. Like permanent hair removal with pulsed light, it is suitable for those with fair skin and dark hair. This is the winning combination when it comes to permanent hair removal! The blacker and thicker the hair, the better. It should be noted that the laser does not work on hair that is too light, red or white, but also on down. They cannot react to the light beam of the laser since they do not form dark spots. You should also know that some areas are less suitable for laser, such as the forearms and thighs. Sun exposure is prohibited as for pulsed light hair removal sessions. The ideal age is between 25 and 50 years old. Before the age of 20, hair is far from mature. Electric hair removal is generally aimed at all women. This technique, more painful and expensive, is less restrictive.
There are many common contraindications to IPL hair removal and laser hair removal. As we have seen, the sun is clearly the number one enemy of permanent hair removal. The skin should not be tanned before the start of treatment and should not be exposed during, at the risk of having depigmentation spots. The winter season is the ideal time to start permanent hair removal sessions. If you are pregnant, it is also advisable to wait before starting treatment. It is also contraindicated if you are undergoing treatment with photosensitizing drugs. Permanent hair removal should be done on clean skin. Certain skin abnormalities such as moles, lesions, cold sores, etc., prevent the sessions. It is also not recommended for people with cold urticaria. Permanent hair removal is not done on children.
