Why Winter is the Best Time to Start Laser Hair Removal Treatment

It can be hard to think about the warm summer months looming far off in the future when it's cold and blustery outside. But if you want to flaunt smooth, sexy, hairless skin when bathing suit season rolls around, now is the time to plan.

Popular and effective for all skin and hair types, laser hair removal is especially good at removing unwanted hair — and starting now means you’ll be ready to flaunt your smooth skin when warm weather returns. In this post, the team at Vivash Medspa in Mahopac, New York, explains how laser hair removal works and why winter is the ideal treatment time.

Laser hair removal 101

Laser hair removal targets individual hair follicles, altering how they produce hair. Using highly focused, concentrated beams of energy, laser hair removal devices are able to target each hair follicle with precision and accuracy for the safe, effective removal of unwanted hair.

During treatment, laser energy targets one hair at a time. The energy is absorbed by the hair shaft, which transports it directly to the hair-growing cells in the follicle. When the energy reaches the follicle, it gently heats those cells, preventing hair growth in the future.

In fact, laser hair removal is so good at what it does it can be used on multiple areas of your body, including your:

• Arms
• Underarms
• Legs
• Chest
• Back
• Bikini area
• Face

Plus, multiple areas can be treated in a single session for greater convenience for you.

Why now is the best time to start treatment

Hair growth happens in stages, including a growth phase, a dormant phase, and a shedding phase. In order to be effective, laser treatment has to be applied when the hair is in its growth phase. 

Each hair grows at a different pace, so you’ll need a series of treatments spaced out over several weeks to ensure every hair is treated at the appropriate time. Most people need between 3-8 sessions, but the number of sessions you’ll need depends on your hair growth cycle, the location of the hair, and other factors.

Treatments are spaced apart by several weeks, and that means starting treatment now ensures you’ll be through with your sessions by the time warm weather arrives. But timing your treatments is just one reason why winter is a great time for treatment.

Reduced sun exposure

After laser hair removal, your skin will be sensitive while it heals. During that time, you must avoid direct sun exposure to prevent irritation. 

Most of us naturally avoid the sun during a New York winter. First, the sun rises later and sets earlier, so there’s less time to bask in the sun. Second, it’s just plain cold, so you’re far less likely to wear clothing that exposes your skin.

It’s easier to hide the fuzz

Prior to treatment, you’ll need to let your hair grow in for a few weeks. That means avoiding shaving, waxing, and plucking. 

In the summer, unwanted hair can make you pretty self-conscious. But cold-weather clothing can keep you covered in the winter, so no one sees your fuzz and stubble.

Plan now for smoother skin this summer

The wind may be howling outside, but the summer sun is just around the corner. If you want smoother, sexier skin by the time the warm weather returns, now is the time to schedule a laser hair removal evaluation. 

To get started on your treatment, request an appointment online or over the phone with the team at Vivash Medspa today.