Laser IPL
Photoepilation is a method used to progressively and permanently remove hair from one or more areas of the body. This is achieved with light.
Yes, you read that correctly: light! How about a little high school physics to explain?
Photons, which are particles of light, are drawn to the atoms in hair. Although this may seem simple, it’s important to explain the process in detail.
1. Thermal Transfer
The device emits light pulses that are absorbed by the melanin in the hair. This light is then converted into energy, which travels along the hair shaft. During the most optimal growth phase, known as the anagen phase, the hair functions as a conductor, allowing this energy to reach the root.
2. Thermal Deterioration
The heat generated by the device's light penetrates the hair structure, causing a small injury at the base of the hair follicle. This is where the blood capillaries that nourish the hair are located. By cauterizing these capillaries, we prevent further hair growth and facilitate a gradual reduction of hair density.
"When a client starts treatment, we explicitly tell them not to use certain hair removal methods, such as tweezing or waxing, because these methods undo the photoepilation process. During treatment, we intentionally cause a small wound, and the healing process involves the formation of a scab and the scarring of the hair follicle. If the hair is removed prematurely, the healing process is disrupted and must start from the beginning".
—Andrée-Anne, Trainer and Administrative Assistant
Each laser hair removal technique has its own unique features. To fully understand the complexity of the subject, we must explore it further. We will delve into these details in our next article! ;)