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Everything You Must Know About IPL Hair Removal: Is it Really Worth It?





IPL hair removal has quickly gained in popularity as an effective, permanent hair removal solution, but you may be questioning its viability as an investment. Here, we explore all you need to know about IPL hair removal: its functions, effectiveness, potential risks/side effects and whether or not it makes financial sense.


How Does IPL Hair Removal Work?


IPL hair removal is an efficient solution for eliminating the need for regular tweezing, shaving and waxing by stopping hair growth at its source. The IPL rays delivered through skin surface absorb into hair shaft melanin for heating up effect; thus causing hair follicle to stop growing again preventing further growth.


How will the IPL Hair Removal Process Be?


IPL hair removal can be relatively pain-free, with energy zaps similar to elastic band flicks delivering energy bursts that feel similar. But everyone experiences pain differently and those more sensitive may experience more discomfort from passing a flash gun over their skin which emits light energy that targets hair follicles.


Not everyone may find IPL to their liking; darker skin tones and lighter hair tend to be less suitable candidates for IPL treatment, as lighter hair lacks melanin while darker skin contains more melanin that increases risk of IPL burns.


Zap, Zap, Rest & Resume

After just one treatment of IPL, hair growth will be inhibited; however, due to its focus on actively growing hair follicles alone, several additional sessions will likely be necessary in order to reach all growth phases. Sessions are typically spaced four to six weeks apart and should continue at least through their active growth phases in anagen phase; then once complete your unwanted hair should largely have vanished; research shows IPL can reduce growth up to 90%!


Convenience

Although IPL hair removal costs may differ depending on your location and clinic of choice, for optimal results you should plan to visit frequently - many clinics provide discounts when multiple sessions are purchased together. While at-home options may not provide as effective results as those offered in clinics, investing in IPL is an investment worth making that can ultimately save time and money when used instead of other hair removal products or procedures.



IPL Vs Laser Hair Removal - What You Should Know


IPL and laser hair removal methods often get compared, yet their operating principles vary considerably. While both aim to target melanin in hair follicles, IPL uses a wider spectrum of light than laser.


Does IPL Hair Removal Provide Value for the Investment?




IPL hair removal is an increasingly popular and successful solution to long-term hair reduction, though it may require multiple sessions. Therefore, choosing an experienced therapist to ensure the highest levels of success with minimal risks of side effects.


Pink Parlour provides top-of-the-line IPL hair removal services using experienced professionals and cutting-edge machinery, guaranteeing safe and efficient treatments. We provide a range of packages and payment solutions designed to accommodate different budgets and needs; and offer our IPL Touch-Up Guarantee should any unwanted hair persist beyond two weeks from its service date.


Overall, IPL hair removal can be a worthwhile investment for many individuals who are tired of regularly shaving or waxing their bodies. Pink Parlour provides exceptional IPL services at competitive rates that prioritize customer happiness; just read some of our customer testimonials! We look forward to welcoming you into the Pink Parlour family.


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