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Hair is removed by a series of Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) treatments that heat the hair follicles and makes the root incapable of further hair growth. It is only possible to disable the follicle root if the hair is in the ‘growth stage’. Hair will be in one of three stages; growth, dormant or dead.

IPL is the very latest treatment for hair removal. IPL uses specific wavelengths of light that are the optimum for absorption by the melanin in hair yet at the same time minimizing the trauma to the skin. IPL differs from laser by being able to deliver greater energies at optimum wavelengths while causing less damage to the skin. These qualities make IPL more effective and safer than laser. Unlike laser treatments IPL is excellent for hair removal on darker skins.

The area to be treated is covered in a special optical gel. The gel will keep the area cool while enabling the transmission of light into the skin. A light applicator is pressed against the skin and a short pulse of high-energy light is emitted treating all hair follicles in an area of 5cm2. The applicator is then moved to an adjacent area and the process is repeated until all the hair follicles have been treated.

Most clients find the treatment quite comfortable. When the light is emitted there is a sensation of a hot pinprick. IPL is the safest and most comfortable way of removing hair quickly.

After treatment it may take between 7 to 14 days for the hair to fall out.