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Home laser hair removal is something that you may have heard of. Its aim is to achieve permanent hair-free results over the course of several treatments, and it’s becoming more popular as it becomes increasingly well-known in the UK. Read on for an introduction and some FAQs about home laser treatment… How does it work? Probably the most important question of them all – how does permanent hair removal actually work? Well. Hair contains a pigment called melanin, which is what gives it its colour. Essentially, the more melanin you have, the darker your hair will be.

Home laser treatments target this melanin to disrupt the bulb of your hair follicle, causing it to fall out and at the same time destroying the (growth) cells. This prevents the hair from growing again.

How long does it take? Each home laser treatment takes just a few minutes, making it really easy to fit into your normal routine. You’ll normally need between 6 and 8 treatments over the course of a few months to get permanent results. Why? Because your hair follows a growth cycle, but not all of your hairs are at the same growth stage, so it takes a while to treat them all.

Can I use it? There are some people who should avoid using laser hair removal at home. These include people with dark skin, as well as people who have white, grey, red or blonde hair. If you choose a tried and tested option such as the TRIA Hair Removal Laser, it will test your skin tone prior to use to make sure you’re suitable. If you’re not then the product won’t unlock, making sure you stay safe.

Does it hurt? The short answer is that laser hair removal at home hurts more than shaving and less than waxing – which seems like a fair compromise, really, especially when you’re getting permanent results! As long as you’re suitable to use the treatment, though, you shouldn’t have any problems with it. The TRIA Laser, for instance, has different settings for different levels of skin sensitivity so you can set it to a level that is comfortable for you.

Is it cost effective? Ah, the big price question! In short, yes, it is cost effective. Laser hair removal at home does require a bit of an investment, but buying the device will cost far less than you’d spend on waxing or even shaving over the course of a lifetime, so it works out to be very good value for money indeed.