How to choose and use laser epilators?

Even lovers of natural female beauty in our time should understand: if it exists in a completely natural form, it comes across very, very rarely. A young lady can be slender and attractive, but the extra hair on her body will still be, whereas in our time, its presence in many cases is considered a sign of slovenliness. The problem is solved in various ways - from the primitive classics in the form of shaving to going to the beauty salon and numerous tricks there.

However, some advanced hair removal techniques have already become available at home, for example, laser epilators. It remains only to figure out how to choose them and what are the general principles of use.

The laser epilator, with all the apparent technological coolness, has one huge drawback: its beam affects only the dark pigment. This means that the laser hair removal machine is effective for removing hair that grows and is distinguished by a dark color that stands out against the background of light skin. The equipment turns out to be useless if it is necessary to remove gray or just blond hair, it can also have problems if the hostess loves beaches and tanning salons or has a rather dark skin color from nature.

All laser models have a common principle of operation, which is as follows: the unit emits an infrared (heat) beam. The one, as we know from the school curriculum, is absorbed by dark objects - accordingly, the heat penetrates directly into the hair follicle, where overheated melanin begins to destroy the hair root.

Actually hair will fall out after the first procedure, but complete destruction of the bulb does not occur immediately - for this, the action must be repeated several times. Over time, hair tends to grow back, and quite quickly, which means that this unit, even in a professional version, is not a panacea or definitely the best solution.

The laser device is used in beauty salons as well as at home. There is a difference: women's home appliances are always cheaper, but they are not as effective, but professional devices work more reliably, but they cost so much that they simply won't pay off at home.

Despite the general name, in fact, laser epilators are a whole group of devices with different characteristics, and at the same time, each category of equipment has its own pros and cons, since it still acts a little differently. If we talk about the four main types of lasers that you can hear about most often, they differ, first of all, in the length of the emitted infrared wave, and with it - in the efficiency of work. At the same time, salons usually use hybrid action devices that allow them to serve clients with different skin types. The most expensive technical solutions also have scanning functions that allow you to act on hair follicles even if the hair itself is not particularly visible.

Choosing a handheld laser epilator, you simply have to compare the beneficial properties of all the most popular classes. - this is the only way to find a really good device that will not make you regret the money spent on it.

A neodymium epilator is a rather large unit, which in most cases is reasonable to use only in a spacious cabin, capable of intensively investing in the development of its own technological equipment. The unit is quite expensive, and the best examples of such equipment emit waves up to 1080 nm., which is a record for laser epilators in general.

Wherein it is neodymium epilators that differ in almost the largest variation in characteristics, depending on the specific model. While the most expensive samples with the above-described record indicators penetrate deep into the skin and show the ability to remove even light hair, which is rare, and even age spots on the skin, which is generally not available for other classes of this technique, questions remain about the effectiveness of each individual procedure carried out using such a device.

Hence the conclusion is the following: if the hair is already light, and you want to remove it by the laser method, it would be reasonable to contact a beauty salon and use the services of a neodymium instrument. At the same time, the result is unlikely to impress the first time, and it is necessary to mentally and financially prepare for the fact that you will have to visit the institution for several months in order to eventually defeat persistently growing hair.

Such epilators are also called sapphire epilators, and they, like the neodymium ones described above, do not differ in impressive efficiency of hair removal the first time - their rate is also 50% at best. Moreover, such a device is also characterized by the lowest operating speed among all classes, but it is still in wide demand all over the world. To "finish off" the reader, we add that traditionally painless laser hair removal performed by a diode device may still seem uncomfortable for some people.

You are probably wondering why people need a technique with such low performance characteristics, but in fact the answer lies on the surface: this the most compact and inexpensive version of the device, which turns out to be practically uncontested when it comes to a home epilator for self-hair removal. In addition, with the low efficiency of the session and its considerable duration, the diode apparatus has a decent wavelength of 800 nm - it is no longer enough to destroy age spots, but it is enough to try to influence not only dark, but also light hairs.

The pride of any beauty salon should be precisely the alexandrite epilator, since it is unambiguously in the lead in two important criteria. Firstly, ladies will be happy after the first application, because one session is enough to remove at least 90% of the hair - it will grow back a few more times, but it will be later. Secondly, the alexandrite mechanism is also famous for its high speed of work - a session with any other equipment will in any case be longer, which is a problem for an active and busy woman.

Alexandrite laser epilators are quite expensive for obvious reasons. The emitted wavelength is rather modest 700-820 nm, but the peculiarity of the expensive device is that almost all models allow you to finely adjust this moment, adjusting to the characteristics of the skin of a particular client. It is thanks to the precision of the adjustment that the device allows you to work over dark skin, but certain skills are required to adjust.

Compared to all other varieties, ruby ​​lasers for epilators are distinguished by the shortest wavelength - in many devices it does not even reach 700 nm. This feature severely limits the scope of the device only to fair skin. The consequences of ignoring this warning will have little to do with an attractive and aesthetic appearance - the device will leave characteristic white marks on tanned skin, which will require the client of an unlucky salon to go to the beach or solarium again and even out the tan.

Like alexandrite models, ruby ​​epilators are quite expensive and are considered predominantly professional, although in terms of basic characteristics they are usually slightly inferior to the named "relatives".

Although laser hair removal is already in large-scale demand, home epilators are still not available in such a wide variety. More precisely, it is not difficult to find a compact Chinese model, but the question is - is it worth trusting your beauty and health to cheap equipment from China, which in quality cannot be compared with the best world samples of the latest generation?

It is generally accepted that the top portable epilators are headed by the models of the British company Rio. If you want to immediately understand how such a device should work - buy them Dezac x60 Avance DM-4050DX, and every touch of the skin will mean the quick removal of at least fifty hairs!

For those who travel frequently, the "Italian" is created Tria Precision BaByliss... Today it is one of the smallest models that can “hide” in any handbag, but it was also created mainly for removing hair from the face.

From the point of view of safety, the most sensible epilator is also considered to be a British company, but not Rio - Hair Removal Laser... It allows you to precisely control the radiation intensity, therefore it is considered universal.

A serious epilator is not a complete mechanism, like a hair dryer, but a device that requires additional accessories. Least, You can replace the lamp that provides infrared flashes - even for advanced alexandrite and ruby ​​lasers, its service life does not exceed 300 thousand flashes, that is, it does not last forever. Nevertheless, the failure of the lamp does not mean that the unit will no longer work - it can be purchased separately.

Besides, large cabin units take up quite a lot of space, so it is worth getting a stand for them or even a cabinet with drawers. The second option is especially practical, because in the process of epilation, you may need many different additional means: lidocaine ointment, the same "Panthenol" for burns, nourishing and restorative creams. It is very convenient to keep them close at hand.

A woman should choose an epilator based on numerous criteria, and she certainly shouldn't buy the model that is cheaper or "liked". Few people can devote a whole day to simply remove hair, and a priori laser procedure is never short-lived. According to this principle, choose faster units. The speed is also largely influenced by the size of the head - the larger it is, the faster things will go. However, think about which zones you are taking the device for - the giant head foot technique will be impractical if you want to remove hair from the face - above the upper lip or from the nose.

Girls often confuse the power of the device with the length of the laser beam, although they are, in a sense, interrelated. Short wavelengths less than 800 nm are considered fire hazardous; such lasers (alexandrite and ruby) should only be used by professionals. At the same time, the alexandrite version for blondes with light hair is almost uncontested, but inexpensive diode and neodymium models can be used even over dark skin, but for black hair.

Do not take very cheap models, because you run the risk of spending money on a low-quality product, but you should not overpay for a super-technological device either - you will not understand it. All that is needed for the home, except, in fact, epilation, is the cooling function, which will definitely reduce discomfort. Remember that the task cannot be completed quickly, which means that comfortable models that fit well in the hand and are not too strictly tied to the outlet due to the long cord should be especially honored.

Theoretically, instructions for use should be attached to each laser epilator, and if you are going to use such a technique at home, it would be correct to first familiarize yourself with it in order to avoid various undesirable phenomena. Another thing is that the instruction for the device is usually drawn up with an eye to the fact that the laser hair removal procedure itself is already familiar to you, so in many cases you will simply be introduced to the course of the features of a particular model. Our task is to understand the procedure of laser hair removal in principle.

To begin with, do not rush to buy a laser epilator without making sure that you do not have any contraindications to the use of such a technique. Keep in mind that inexpensive home-use models are simply ineffective against light hair on dark skin. Avoid using the laser if you are pregnant or breastfeeding your baby.

Any deviations of the skin from a healthy state (including even moles), varicose veins, oncology of all kinds, diabetes, tuberculosis and herpes also mean that you cannot use the device. Even a cold can prevent this, since inflammation of the lymph nodes, fever and taking antibiotics are contraindications to using a laser for hair removal.

Besides, Assess the sensitivity of your skin in advance and try not to go too far in choosing an overly active mode of operation. Possible side effects that appear as a result of excessive exposure to infrared rays are most often expressed by redness and slight swelling, which quickly go away on their own, but there are also more serious symptoms such as burns and pigmentation.

Use despite the presence of skin diseases is fraught with exacerbation of the latter, and with a preliminary visit to a bath or sauna, inflammation of the hair follicles is possible. The possibility of general discomfort during the procedure is also possible, although this can be dealt with with the help of cooling gels.

A properly configured laser epilator can be used to remove hair from any area of ​​the female body, but the procedure should be properly prepared and done in advance. For two weeks before the scheduled procedure, stop sunbathing and visiting the solarium - infrared radiation will be enough for you even during epilation.

Since the device does not work on long hair, but needs their length within 1-3 mm, the zone planned for treatment should be shaved 3-4 days before the crucial moment, allowing the hair to start growing again.

Put on special glasses, and if necessary, lubricate the skin with lidocaine ointment. Plug in the epilator and firmly press the device to your body, then press two buttons at once that provide a flash (read the instructions for your unit for where they are). When the flash occurs, move the technique head to an area that is still unprocessed and repeat the action.

It is impossible to process the same area twice during one session, the duration of the flash should also not exceed 4 seconds. Do not expect hair to begin to fall out right away - it will only happen after a couple of days, and the number of hairs that fall out, as we have already understood, strongly depends on the type of device.

Infrared radiation inevitably affects not only the hair itself, but also the skin from which it grows. This means that the treated skin requires additional protection and care after the procedure. The principles of care are simple and easy to remember:

• gain confidence that there will be no burn - prepare "Panthenol" in advance and lubricate the treated areas with it immediately after the completion of the procedure;
• avoid mechanical impact on the skin - do not wear tight clothes, especially synthetic ones, temporarily stop using scrubs and washcloths, give up massages for three days;
• in no case overheat the skin in the near future - give up natural or artificial tanning for half a month, and do not go to saunas and baths for three days;
• refrain from contact of the skin with drying and, in general, any aggressive chemistry - for three days, do not use cosmetics based on alcohol and do not go to pools where water is necessarily chlorinated.

Many girls, compiling a rating of the best inventions of mankind in history, would certainly include in the list a laser epilator, which, in the opinion of many young ladies, has become a real breakthrough in maintaining their own beauty. The salon procedure is praised by almost everyone without exception, noting that it does not hurt, and is effective, and fast enough. The only drawback of this decision is the high cost of the procedure, but, in the opinion of the fair sex, it is justified.

With home epilators, everything is not so simple - for some they are convenient to all of the above, plus the ability to do epilation anywhere and not pay for each session, and someone complains about such units. Common causes of complaints are excessive slowness of a household appliance, a less vivid result, inconvenience of independent use, or even the appearance of burns in the treated areas.