It was literally so horrible, I do laser in my face for that zone too and my face looks smooth and plump after each treatment (as it should!!!) They ask me to shave but they also ask me to bring a new razor so they can shave me if they notice I missed any spots, they also don't just apply the laser straight up!! They apply a gel first and they constantly ask me if it hurts anything
This is so bad i had to close my eyes a bit, no one deserve this TREATMENT (pun intended) Everyone should always research before going to a beauty clinic just in case but also the doctors (or whatever we call them im sorry) should explain to the clients every details with what they're getting.
It's not supposed to feel good. When you sign up for this... you ought to know there will be some pain. I mean... who believed burning their hair follicles out was going to be enjoyable?
It’s not supposed to be excruciatingly painful, there might be some slight discomfort. Although that shouldn’t be from improper care to the patient or client, risking their health and well-being by being careless.
@@aalyyy. No. The entire comment thread went over yours. If you still can't figure it out... I don't blame you. I mean... you still haven't figured it out that brown isn't your color... and you definitely shouldn't be wearing things that accentuate your problems.
I just got my 13th laser hair removal treatment and the results have been getting worse; the hair seems to be growing back faster and thicker than before. This is unfortunately a common occurrence and should be talked about more.
I have done this before too, but instead of it getting worse nothing changed at least i think, the lady told me its just seems worse bc it looked better when i did it and after it grew it makes it look worse idk she said that when i pointed out that i feel like the hair is getting worse i also got an allergic reaction, its probably bc the lazer ur getting isnt strong enough after going to my dermatologist to do it its sooo much better bc they have a stronger lazer machine which is more gental, now its been 2-3 months and i still have no hair growning maybe u just need to find someone else to do it!@@LEELOLKH
That’s a bit extreme. We’re talking about someone’s potential livelihood. Perhaps a stern warning a threat and or temp suspension of said license until they are retrained and can pass certain tests/certifications. I agree in that the esthetician should have known better. Like come’on… for real. WTH
My friends that did these were told to specifically not shave or anything because either way the hair will be coming off on its own, and this was only a couple of years ago.😨
Med spa sounds dumb. If um at the doctor lets not pussy foot around like its a relaxing vacation. Test me out check me out I do a lot of crazy stuff i fall over i ride motorcycles I am willing to do some sketchy things sometimes, check me over for shrapnel, check me over for bruises or spots i didnt notive. Feel for lumps that shouldnt be there. Lets get it overwith time is money i cant afford to be there all day man the doctor has to clear me so he can save the next guy or even just notice if im one of the ones that needs saved for some reason
I had burns once but not due to not shaving. I remember telling my therapist that the session felt exceptionally painful. I asked if she could check the machine settings. She dismissed me and said that the pain was normal and that maybe my discomfort was due to my period coming soon. I go home and over time notice perfect rectangular line burns all over my legs. I of course called to explain and they asked if they could see the burns in person as proof. When I went back they admitted that after checking the machine, something was in fact wrong with it. They gave me the rest of my sessions free but I was too turned off by the experience to go back there. Since then, I bought a Phillips Lumea and have been really happy with it.
@@luciaayaso2260 it’s not because of being a woman in this instance, as the hair removal tech was also a women. And most hair removal techs are women. Unless you’re implying that women hate women? Then it’s an US problem.
To be honest, I don't have good relationships with women. Not even my own mother. Just my own experience, but I ve seen women be fake and mean to one another my entire life. Maybe one day, my outlook will change. Hope I didn't offend you. Your experience just made me think about some of my own. With no specific gender in mind, only that it is a real problem women face not being taken seriously enough when we express feelings of concern etc.
@@pinkbombshellcasing2672First time hearing about someone being sexist towards their own sex? Men do it all the time, women also do it all the time. Sexism doesn't have to come from the opposite sex. For a quick example a father shaming his son for being a stay at home dad when his wife is making enough "because it's a man's duty to make money" that's also sexist, the offender being the same sex as the victim doesn't change that
Also please make sure if you are darker skinned woman you get the RIGHT laser and settings!! It could be the difference between smooth skin and burns!!
Also for my dark skin queens make sure that their website or social media page shows models or customers of all shades. That tells me if they had patients with same skin tone as me and I can also rely on their reviews or not.
This was just terrible to look at! I don't know what to believe. A provider who doesn't understand that this is harming the client's skin, or knows but doesn't care? Aweful no matter what.
Medical malpractice I think we need to be more careful about it. It really scares me creeps me out seeing surgeons actually inverting mens penises etc. This isnt what healthcare is about man
I got my facial laser treatment when I was 15. She burned my upper lip and the side of my face. Now I am 26 with those burn patches. And it's hurt me whenever I see my face. I'll never forgive her
exfoliating in between sessions really helped when I thought my hair wasn't reducing anymore...but it all depends on the individual...tbf I'm not seeing anymore reduction in the more stubbon areas so I'm going to have to find something else after my prepaid sessions are over
I think that's why the at home ones are so great, fraction of the cost (I got mine for about 45E) and you can check if it works. It worked great on some areas and others it didn't but having some areas with extreme reduction was certainly worth that money. Plus I don't have pale skin so I wasn't sure if it would work on mine. It didn't hurt either, some discomfort maybe. I think those stronger salon lasers probably hurt more.
@@rni4069 I'd say coffee with milk and my hair is brown black. I had no issues with the laser targetting my skin but I did sometimes hit a dark freckle and you'd feel that so if your skintone is actually dark brown I wouldn't try an at home laser. I tried it at a lower setting first and then at the highest and I could do upto three passes without an issue. It does get kind of hot so having a fan on you is nice. I did make sure when I bought mine that the reviews were good and it had a really high flash number for the price, some of the same price point wil have less flashes. It's still going strong for me.
@@Ifliethe ones at home aren’t the same. You can’t get a candela laser at home for example. I’m middle eastern & literally had legs that were more hairy than some men, 12 sessions of laser and I have almost nothing now. My last sessions was 2-3 yrs ago. But my skin is lighter and I have dark hair, so I was a better candidate.
You can wax your hair 10 days prior to a laser hair removal session, because the hair will be in the anagen phase and it's the best one to destroy the hair and not grow back. You can literally save up to 50% of the sessions you were counting on.
I've been looking into getting an at-home IPL device, I'm slavic and tired of the hair and near daily shaving, thank you for the gel barrier info, I haven't heard anyone else mention that!
For info, the intensity is lower than in an institution so you may not have the results u want usually its advice to use it as a "bonus" for the hair that are still there after u did ur sessions
Im not a professional but i would be very concerned with doing at home laser on my face. It feels very scary when near the eyes. even with eye protection the light was so bright and i felt maybe the eye protection not strong enough lol. I only ever went to get professional treatment for a year. And that didnt work for me on my face. I started electrolysis now instead... I did buy an at home laser though even though it probably wont work given my experience... I want to try my legs and rest of body at home.. it was a cheap deal from amazon so it didnt seem like a bad idea.... even then im concern3d but the face seems the most concerning to DIY
I can give u an answer as someone who is using the light pulse technique for my legs. So, the gel (5°C) is put to avoid burn because the machine is very hot when it is used. After the technician pass once it is removed. For info, u dont pass twice the same place even with the gel because it will cause burns. Hope you got help
This is 100 correct! She should have been instructed to shave no later than day before. I have scars to show for this and no one else should have go through years of hyperpigmentation due to sheer negligence.
I am not skin specialist but that person who is skin rubbing after burning it needs serious consequences! Just stop it! People want help with something doesn't mean they sign up for torture!
What kind of gel barrier are you talking about with ipl? And what if we don't use anything, will it be bad for the skin? Cause usually they recommend to just shave and ipl.
Well if its burn then u are reacting to it and its a no-no for you 😔 i do light pulse for my legs and i do test on my skin every session and if its show reaction u can forget it, the technician wont continue
@@saadiaarfak7081 Yes; this is obviously an averse reaction to which treatment was ceased. My question was about how to treat laser burns. You might have misunderstood :)
The lack of eye protection is INSANE??? I get laser done and if I miss a spot they always shave it for me there when they find it (dry shave, so do your best before you go). Always have the have my glasses on even tho I don’t get laser on my upper body and absolutely NO rubbing. A cooling spray ejects right before the laser so it hurts less and they press real hard after each one for limited pain so it’s really not that painful at all. Much less painful than waxing (but having the cooling spray is dependent on the place). NO numbing cream, my technician told me they hate it bc they can’t tell if the power on the laser is too strong or not because they increase it every time with test spots. If you can’t feel it it might be too strong and burn you. And they always offer aloe Vera at the end, but it’s not completely necessary just a nice feeling at the end as the cooling spray basically does the job for me. If any of these things besides the cooling spray and aloe do not line up with a place you’re looking into, DO NOR do it. The general manager was telling me she wasted so much money on laser and when she came to the one I go to she finally saw a difference because the other ones were fake flops. I go to Milan Laser in the US, if anyone is curious, personally better than LaserAway.
Oh lord this video stressed me out!!!! I’m so happy you’re speaking up on this. I have seen videos around like this and I don’t understand how there are so many untrained technicians out there.
i recently had to get rid of my body hair for the first time as i was going to an international school and my parents thought i would be bullied for it and they told i needed to get rid of it my mom suggest the laser hair removal saying you soon will only have to do it once every 6 months but she never had done it before, she waxed so she had no hair and tried it out, and felt nothing, and told it was safe for me but keep in mind, i had never removed my body hair before so yes when she started doing i could feel a small burning sensation and eventually it started getting more painful the more she did and i told her it was burning, she told me I was fine, and then eventually, when she did another zap i got badly burned and bursted out crying, she immediatly stopped and appologized and then just shaved the rest cause i was in tremendoes pain, by the next day you could see this huge burnt mark on my arm, its been 3 weeks and i still have it but its healing, my mom feels bad but if only she saw this video
Stopping retinoids would be ideal: Retinoid products accelerate skin cell turnover, so they have sort of an exfoliating function - this means that the top, dead layer of skin is constantly being removed and the underneath layers are exposed to the elements. This makes your skin more sensitive and likely to be sunburned (this is also why retinoids are meant to be used at night and it's highly recommended to wear SPF during the day) - bc the laser is also doing additional damage to the skin and makes people more likely to sunburn it may just be too much for the skin to handle and increases your chances of being burned by both the laser and the sun.
@@safyre1704great answer! I was just thinking it’s because it makes the skin more sensitive. Do you think the same rules would apply to vitamin C and acids (AHA, BHA, LHA)?
@@nenamichelle I hesitate to give a full on answer because I'm not a derm, I just worked in beauty retail for a decade. But overall yes, acids generally have an exfoliating function. That said some are gentler than others and can be used during the day when paired with SPF (Vit. C and salicylic acid, for instance; or alternatively lactic acid tends to be gentler than glycolic even though both are AHAs). If you're getting any kind of procedure done I would consult with the clinic or practitioner doing the procedure as to best practices to be prepared and minimize any potential skin damage.
I had one experience with laser and never again. I grew damn hair I never had .. the best electrolysis that’s permanent but hurt but lasts a lifetime literally
@@nevermindmine should be fine as it doesn’t touch the skin . They put a light electro clip thing on each hair strand and electrical current goes all the way to the root and bye bye hair. But it does take a lot of time as they will need to catch the hair cycle to get it. Do not shave the hair as they need to see the hair to get it. It does hurt but no pain no gain though
Thanks. We went to 2 different places and the first place didn't say anything about shaving and yes, the place smell so strong of burnt hair. :( Do you shave right before or at least 2 days before so you have some hair growth so the laser can pick up where the hairs are ? Do IPL remove hair permantly ?
I have a IPL laser from Brown at home, the newest one as I got it almost free as a tester. I always shave right before using machine to have them as short as possible. The laser should burn the root of hair (therefore on longer hair will not be effective). You really need lot of patience and do this every week for at least 3-4 months. First improvements visible after 4-6 weeks. It definetely reduces hair growth and slows it. Hair gets weaker or dissapear. Even if all hair are gone in the area they might reapear after several months or the hairgrowth can come back after things as pregnancy, ilness. It is definetely still nicee than wax or shaving.
Hi, at the beauty clinic I go to, the nurse will be shaving down our hair on the spot to the correct length (around half-1cm left) and we're not allowed to shave 1 week prior. Although after my first appointment, I didn't even bother to shave at all anymore since the hair growth had slowed down a lot. After shaving, they'd apply a gel to protect our skin from the heat so we won't get burned and it only feels warm on the first couple of sessions. I was on my 5th session last week and I don't feel anything anymore because the amount of hair has lessened significantly so there's barely anything the ipl could target other than a few strands. It's semi-permanent, the doctor said that when pregnant, the hair might return due to hormone fluctuations. But otherwise, you're set for life after 6-12 sessions most of the time. Context about my type of body: I have a medium skin tone and black fine hair
I guess it depends of the laser but I guess it should be not hair at all because it burns you dont want that burn hair, they burn the root inside, but again not all lasers are the same so investigate the best laser and how they are used
I got these treatment some years ago, and the instructions specifically were NOT to shave. The dermatologist did give me eye protection, though. Not all laser treatments work the same way, at least I never shave as they told me not to do so, and I never had any skin burns.
I feel so bad for her. She probably has pcos and because of the insecurity she wanted to go have it removed and probably didnt have enough money for a professional so she settled for this person which clearly has no idea what theyre doing
I was always told NOT to shave before a treatment, and to not even cut my hair with the scissors for some reason. I was also told that shaving it would make it grow thicker, which I always thought was a myth. Needless to say, it only worked for a while. my facial hair came back after about a month. Super disappointed:(
@@allergictohumansnotanimals5671 so you are telling me that im forever stuck with a beard and ingrown hair, painful scars and wounds and there is no cure??
@@XpetraXpazlX But I have PCOS:( and the hairs are already dark and thick. Btw, have you tried electrolysis by any chance? I’ve been thinking of that as a solution. I’m currently shaving my face pretty much everyday, or I have a neckbeard and a mustache :((
I'd like to know which technology is the most effective. I've wasted money in the past with a clinic where I went regularly and never saw any results and then I went to this other place and 2-3 sessions later, I was practically hairless. I wanna try other areas, as I only did the legs, but fear wasting money again.
My technician always helps with the shaves even if I shaved before coming. She gives me eye protectors but no gel, she changed her machine a few years back that doesn’t use gel barrier. I go to her for years (changing body parts to laser) and she is always kind and ask if it’s too painful.
ARNP here working in Medspas, she 200% correct!! Id also add that IPL shouldnt be used for laser hair removal bcuz its a, not a LASER and b, its OLD technology. IPL has its place, and for what it does it does a good job, but hair removal is not it!! Always ask what machine they are using before you buy a package of treatments, make sure it isnt IPL. Make sure they clarify its NOT an IPL. Yag and Diode are the best lasers for hair removal, its the type of laser not a brand, HTH!!
🤩Thanks for giving tips on the right way to beauty. Do you have any tips for the type of laser you could try if you have a darker pigment? Is there anything good out there yet? I have good skin and don’t want scarring from the wrong treatment
This is why I decided to go with a dermatologist to get my hair laser removal is expensive but at the end of the day they are professional on the human skin.
Can you use nair a day or two beforehand instead of shaving? Im considering getting it done but always get bad razor bumps any time I shave because my hairs go in all different directions so it’s impossible to go with or against the grain
I get laser hair removal on my face and right when I saw that the hair wasn’t shaven or she wasn’t wearing any eye protection on her I was like nooooo. 🤦🏻♀️
Which type of laster treatment would be the best for pigmented patches on light toned skin? Please, answer so that I could choose the method accordingly. Thanks ❤
I have very thick hair on my chin because of hormonal issues. I’m getting a little older and some of them are gray. They’re basically man hairs. What kind of laser hair removal would suggest for thick stubborn hair? Or am I hopeless? 😢I’ve heard some laser hair removal can make it grow in even worse!!!
Omg it's painful enough without all these fails. My technicians did everything right and so far still hurts alot, I can't imagine how much pain this video caused her
I'm having pcos... And have facial hair (with good growth😅).... I usually do waxing but as you recommend not to do it... Can you tell me its alternate..?
Does ipl work on the light fuzzy hair too? I thought I read it goes after color but wasn’t sure. My mom is looking for a good laser that helps with peach fuzz. I just did an ipl for the first time and like it so far but she doesn’t have any dark spots. It’s crazy how she has no pigmentation except for maybe some blood vessels.
Jeez and that rough rubbing after burning the skin!!!
I’d slap that machine out of her hand
It was literally so horrible, I do laser in my face for that zone too and my face looks smooth and plump after each treatment (as it should!!!) They ask me to shave but they also ask me to bring a new razor so they can shave me if they notice I missed any spots, they also don't just apply the laser straight up!! They apply a gel first and they constantly ask me if it hurts anything
Yikesss, it's like i felt that part😖
@@purplecrayonismine2585where are you getting your treatment gotta keep it in mind for later
This is so bad i had to close my eyes a bit, no one deserve this TREATMENT (pun intended) Everyone should always research before going to a beauty clinic just in case but also the doctors (or whatever we call them im sorry) should explain to the clients every details with what they're getting.
I feel terrible for that patient. You can see her squinting her eyes in pain
It's not supposed to feel good. When you sign up for this... you ought to know there will be some pain. I mean... who believed burning their hair follicles out was going to be enjoyable?
It’s not supposed to be excruciatingly painful, there might be some slight discomfort. Although that shouldn’t be from improper care to the patient or client, risking their health and well-being by being careless.
She could have closed her eyes.
@@AlBundyyits also not supposed to happen like this though, everything the girl said in the video went right over ur head.
@@aalyyy. No. The entire comment thread went over yours. If you still can't figure it out... I don't blame you. I mean... you still haven't figured it out that brown isn't your color... and you definitely shouldn't be wearing things that accentuate your problems.
Omg…. This looks horrific. I feel so sorry for the patient.
I just got my 13th laser hair removal treatment and the results have been getting worse; the hair seems to be growing back faster and thicker than before. This is unfortunately a common occurrence and should be talked about more.
I have done this before too, but instead of it getting worse nothing changed at least i think, the lady told me its just seems worse bc it looked better when i did it and after it grew it makes it look worse idk she said that when i pointed out that i feel like the hair is getting worse i also got an allergic reaction, its probably bc the lazer ur getting isnt strong enough after going to my dermatologist to do it its sooo much better bc they have a stronger lazer machine which is more gental, now its been 2-3 months and i still have no hair growning maybe u just need to find someone else to do it!@@LEELOLKH
When will you learn? 😂
My derma said not to shave 😂😂😂 omg, thank god I was busy for that appointment and cancelled it
@@LEELOLKH Don’t worry hair doesn’t grow back thicker or faster
Damn, I really hope the person who did the "treatment" got their license taken (if they even have one 💀)
Who tf gave that lady certification???
This person probably doesn’t have one if they never told the patient to shave beforehand 😭😭
The video said it was an IPL so it might have been a friend and not a licensed or certified person.
This is for example. Don’t get so personal people!
That’s a bit extreme. We’re talking about someone’s potential livelihood. Perhaps a stern warning a threat and or temp suspension of said license until they are retrained and can pass certain tests/certifications. I agree in that the esthetician should have known better. Like come’on… for real. WTH
Gosh I was specifically told I need to completely clean shave the area of treatment - this poor lady has been so misguided 😢
My friends that did these were told to specifically not shave or anything because either way the hair will be coming off on its own, and this was only a couple of years ago.😨
terrible they need ro be sued
Terrible
Not all lasers are the same, some don't need shaving before
@@malloryknox6802false
This is why I only go to a dermatologist, not a med spa with technicians.
Don’t shame beauty therapists. How do you know that they aren’t dermatologists? Obviously didn’t train for it.
Don’t shame beauty therapists. How do you know that they aren’t dermatologists? Obviously didn’t train for it.
yea no, if they do bs like this, they need to be shamed, called out and laughed at@@SillyGoose-iz2et
Med spa sounds dumb. If um at the doctor lets not pussy foot around like its a relaxing vacation. Test me out check me out I do a lot of crazy stuff i fall over i ride motorcycles I am willing to do some sketchy things sometimes, check me over for shrapnel, check me over for bruises or spots i didnt notive. Feel for lumps that shouldnt be there. Lets get it overwith time is money i cant afford to be there all day man the doctor has to clear me so he can save the next guy or even just notice if im one of the ones that needs saved for some reason
@@SillyGoose-iz2et Many of these so-called spas and especially salons just have randos working there.
This footage is infuriating… 😢
I had burns once but not due to not shaving. I remember telling my therapist that the session felt exceptionally painful. I asked if she could check the machine settings. She dismissed me and said that the pain was normal and that maybe my discomfort was due to my period coming soon. I go home and over time notice perfect rectangular line burns all over my legs. I of course called to explain and they asked if they could see the burns in person as proof. When I went back they admitted that after checking the machine, something was in fact wrong with it. They gave me the rest of my sessions free but I was too turned off by the experience to go back there. Since then, I bought a Phillips Lumea and have been really happy with it.
So sorry this happened to you. I hate being dismissed just for being a women. Happens a lot with me and doctors. When will anyone take us seriously?
@@luciaayaso2260 it’s not because of being a woman in this instance, as the hair removal tech was also a women. And most hair removal techs are women. Unless you’re implying that women hate women? Then it’s an US problem.
To be honest, I don't have good relationships with women. Not even my own mother. Just my own experience, but I ve seen women be fake and mean to one another my entire life. Maybe one day, my outlook will change. Hope I didn't offend you. Your experience just made me think about some of my own. With no specific gender in mind, only that it is a real problem women face not being taken seriously enough when we express feelings of concern etc.
@@pinkbombshellcasing2672women treat other women like crap all the time lol
@@pinkbombshellcasing2672First time hearing about someone being sexist towards their own sex? Men do it all the time, women also do it all the time. Sexism doesn't have to come from the opposite sex.
For a quick example a father shaming his son for being a stay at home dad when his wife is making enough "because it's a man's duty to make money" that's also sexist, the offender being the same sex as the victim doesn't change that
1) shave the area
2) eye protection
3) gel application
4) lazer treatment
5) applying ice package (to avoid any burns)
6) sunscreen
haha, actually none of that practised here makes that horrible
What kind of gel?
@@elsieschuler3650 I'm sorry I'm not quite sure about that
What if it's not an ipl?
Sending up prayers for this woman’s recovery 🌷
Amen❤
Also please make sure if you are darker skinned woman you get the RIGHT laser and settings!! It could be the difference between smooth skin and burns!!
Also for my dark skin queens make sure that their website or social media page shows models or customers of all shades. That tells me if they had patients with same skin tone as me and I can also rely on their reviews or not.
This was just terrible to look at! I don't know what to believe. A provider who doesn't understand that this is harming the client's skin, or knows but doesn't care? Aweful no matter what.
Either very badly trained or only in it for the money.
They didnt inform the client either cuz they wouldnt be enduring this if they knew
It was done at some beauty spa with untrained techs. You should go to a doctor (dermatologist) who will be trained to do this
This video made me feel for her so much.
Medical malpractice I think we need to be more careful about it. It really scares me creeps me out seeing surgeons actually inverting mens penises etc. This isnt what healthcare is about man
I got my facial laser treatment when I was 15. She burned my upper lip and the side of my face. Now I am 26 with those burn patches.
And it's hurt me whenever I see my face.
I'll never forgive her
i’m sorry you have to go through that.
Did you get it done by a dermatologist..?
@@a.r.sambhyana1219 yupe.
you should not have done that at 15... you should be 18+ to get laser
@@taemmate Yes you are right. I have been suffering from hyperandrogenism from a very young age.
Did 24 sessions of laser hair removal and I still had the same amount of hair as when I started. I was pissed about the hair and the cost.
exfoliating in between sessions really helped when I thought my hair wasn't reducing anymore...but it all depends on the individual...tbf I'm not seeing anymore reduction in the more stubbon areas so I'm going to have to find something else after my prepaid sessions are over
I think that's why the at home ones are so great, fraction of the cost (I got mine for about 45E) and you can check if it works. It worked great on some areas and others it didn't but having some areas with extreme reduction was certainly worth that money.
Plus I don't have pale skin so I wasn't sure if it would work on mine. It didn't hurt either, some discomfort maybe. I think those stronger salon lasers probably hurt more.
@@Iflie i’m not pale either, so can i ask how you’d describe your skin tone? i wanna do research before i invest :)
@@rni4069 I'd say coffee with milk and my hair is brown black. I had no issues with the laser targetting my skin but I did sometimes hit a dark freckle and you'd feel that so if your skintone is actually dark brown I wouldn't try an at home laser.
I tried it at a lower setting first and then at the highest and I could do upto three passes without an issue. It does get kind of hot so having a fan on you is nice.
I did make sure when I bought mine that the reviews were good and it had a really high flash number for the price, some of the same price point wil have less flashes. It's still going strong for me.
@@Ifliethe ones at home aren’t the same. You can’t get a candela laser at home for example. I’m middle eastern & literally had legs that were more hairy than some men, 12 sessions of laser and I have almost nothing now. My last sessions was 2-3 yrs ago. But my skin is lighter and I have dark hair, so I was a better candidate.
Even when I got laser on my arm pits, they made me wear eye protection.
I love that they’re recording this too as if they’re doing a good job
As a laser technician, this is gut wrenching and heart aching
You can wax your hair 10 days prior to a laser hair removal session, because the hair will be in the anagen phase and it's the best one to destroy the hair and not grow back. You can literally save up to 50% of the sessions you were counting on.
You can get the same result just by trimming the hair 3 days prior to the session, no need for waxing
I've been looking into getting an at-home IPL device, I'm slavic and tired of the hair and near daily shaving, thank you for the gel barrier info, I haven't heard anyone else mention that!
For info, the intensity is lower than in an institution so you may not have the results u want usually its advice to use it as a "bonus" for the hair that are still there after u did ur sessions
Helps protecting your skin from heat and possible burns, while helping the device's laser reach the area it needs much better
But what type of gel? What brand name?
What is your professional opinion on at home hair removal? Like Nair face or at home laser treatment?? I do know it always grows back 😢
I used a No No on my legs back in the day and I have some spots on my legs that never grew back in 15 years later 😂
@@joanna0988Same. I’ve been using Veet for nearly 10 years now and I’ve noticed that some of my leg hair has stopped growing.
@lucci6855 said she had an bad experience and ended up happy with the Phillips Lumea. I’m about to google it and see what it’s all about.
Im not a professional but i would be very concerned with doing at home laser on my face. It feels very scary when near the eyes. even with eye protection the light was so bright and i felt maybe the eye protection not strong enough lol. I only ever went to get professional treatment for a year. And that didnt work for me on my face. I started electrolysis now instead...
I did buy an at home laser though even though it probably wont work given my experience... I want to try my legs and rest of body at home.. it was a cheap deal from amazon so it didnt seem like a bad idea.... even then im concern3d but the face seems the most concerning to DIY
Will any gel be okay to use? Like an aloe vera gel?
CAN you elaborate about the gel for protection????
This pls! ^
I can give u an answer as someone who is using the light pulse technique for my legs. So, the gel (5°C) is put to avoid burn because the machine is very hot when it is used. After the technician pass once it is removed. For info, u dont pass twice the same place even with the gel because it will cause burns. Hope you got help
What kind of gel i think she meant
Yes what kind of gel and its before using right
I just got an IPL. Do you have any recommendations for gels prior to use??
You are saving so many people
Saving from what? From dying from those harmless hair?
Thank you for calling this out. Informed patients are safer patients.
This is 100 correct! She should have been instructed to shave no later than day before.
I have scars to show for this and no one else should have go through years of hyperpigmentation due to sheer negligence.
I am not skin specialist but that person who is skin rubbing after burning it needs serious consequences! Just stop it! People want help with something doesn't mean they sign up for torture!
What kind of gel protection do you recommend?
Yikes, that's scary!
What kind of gel barrier are you talking about with ipl? And what if we don't use anything, will it be bad for the skin? Cause usually they recommend to just shave and ipl.
Can you please give some advice on how to manage laser burns if they do happen? And how to help with the pigmentation after :'(
Well if its burn then u are reacting to it and its a no-no for you 😔 i do light pulse for my legs and i do test on my skin every session and if its show reaction u can forget it, the technician wont continue
@@saadiaarfak7081 Yes; this is obviously an averse reaction to which treatment was ceased. My question was about how to treat laser burns. You might have misunderstood :)
The lack of eye protection is INSANE??? I get laser done and if I miss a spot they always shave it for me there when they find it (dry shave, so do your best before you go). Always have the have my glasses on even tho I don’t get laser on my upper body and absolutely NO rubbing. A cooling spray ejects right before the laser so it hurts less and they press real hard after each one for limited pain so it’s really not that painful at all. Much less painful than waxing (but having the cooling spray is dependent on the place). NO numbing cream, my technician told me they hate it bc they can’t tell if the power on the laser is too strong or not because they increase it every time with test spots. If you can’t feel it it might be too strong and burn you. And they always offer aloe Vera at the end, but it’s not completely necessary just a nice feeling at the end as the cooling spray basically does the job for me. If any of these things besides the cooling spray and aloe do not line up with a place you’re looking into, DO NOR do it. The general manager was telling me she wasted so much money on laser and when she came to the one I go to she finally saw a difference because the other ones were fake flops.
I go to Milan Laser in the US, if anyone is curious, personally better than LaserAway.
Oh lord this video stressed me out!!!! I’m so happy you’re speaking up on this. I have seen videos around like this and I don’t understand how there are so many untrained technicians out there.
i recently had to get rid of my body hair for the first time as i was going to an international school and my parents thought i would be bullied for it
and they told i needed to get rid of it
my mom suggest the laser hair removal saying you soon will only have to do it once every 6 months
but she never had done it before, she waxed so she had no hair and tried it out, and felt nothing, and told it was safe for me
but keep in mind, i had never removed my body hair before so yes when she started doing
i could feel a small burning sensation
and eventually it started getting more painful the more she did and i told her it was burning, she told me I was fine, and then eventually, when she did another zap i got badly burned and bursted out crying, she immediatly stopped and appologized and then just shaved the rest cause i was in tremendoes pain, by the next day you could see this huge burnt mark on my arm, its been 3 weeks and i still have it but its healing, my mom feels bad but if only she saw this video
Do you really need to stop all retinoids 2 weeks before IPL and why? Just curious! ❤️
Stopping retinoids would be ideal: Retinoid products accelerate skin cell turnover, so they have sort of an exfoliating function - this means that the top, dead layer of skin is constantly being removed and the underneath layers are exposed to the elements. This makes your skin more sensitive and likely to be sunburned (this is also why retinoids are meant to be used at night and it's highly recommended to wear SPF during the day) - bc the laser is also doing additional damage to the skin and makes people more likely to sunburn it may just be too much for the skin to handle and increases your chances of being burned by both the laser and the sun.
@@safyre1704great answer! I was just thinking it’s because it makes the skin more sensitive. Do you think the same rules would apply to vitamin C and acids (AHA, BHA, LHA)?
@@nenamichelle I hesitate to give a full on answer because I'm not a derm, I just worked in beauty retail for a decade. But overall yes, acids generally have an exfoliating function. That said some are gentler than others and can be used during the day when paired with SPF (Vit. C and salicylic acid, for instance; or alternatively lactic acid tends to be gentler than glycolic even though both are AHAs). If you're getting any kind of procedure done I would consult with the clinic or practitioner doing the procedure as to best practices to be prepared and minimize any potential skin damage.
I had one experience with laser and never again. I grew damn hair I never had .. the best electrolysis that’s permanent but hurt but lasts a lifetime literally
is electrolysis good for dark skin
@@nevermindmine should be fine as it doesn’t touch the skin . They put a light electro clip thing on each hair strand and electrical current goes all the way to the root and bye bye hair. But it does take a lot of time as they will need to catch the hair cycle to get it. Do not shave the hair as they need to see the hair to get it. It does hurt but no pain no gain though
Electrolysis didn’t work for me..
Thank you!!!! I am considering laser hair removal for my face and I didn’t know any of this! ♥️
Yipes these procedures can be so beneficial when the right people perform them!!🙏🏽😬
Thanks. We went to 2 different places and the first place didn't say anything about shaving and yes, the place smell so strong of burnt hair. :( Do you shave right before or at least 2 days before so you have some hair growth so the laser can pick up where the hairs are ? Do IPL remove hair permantly ?
I have a IPL laser from Brown at home, the newest one as I got it almost free as a tester.
I always shave right before using machine to have them as short as possible. The laser should burn the root of hair (therefore on longer hair will not be effective).
You really need lot of patience and do this every week for at least 3-4 months. First improvements visible after 4-6 weeks.
It definetely reduces hair growth and slows it. Hair gets weaker or dissapear.
Even if all hair are gone in the area they might reapear after several months or the hairgrowth can come back after things as pregnancy, ilness.
It is definetely still nicee than wax or shaving.
Hi, at the beauty clinic I go to, the nurse will be shaving down our hair on the spot to the correct length (around half-1cm left) and we're not allowed to shave 1 week prior. Although after my first appointment, I didn't even bother to shave at all anymore since the hair growth had slowed down a lot.
After shaving, they'd apply a gel to protect our skin from the heat so we won't get burned and it only feels warm on the first couple of sessions. I was on my 5th session last week and I don't feel anything anymore because the amount of hair has lessened significantly so there's barely anything the ipl could target other than a few strands.
It's semi-permanent, the doctor said that when pregnant, the hair might return due to hormone fluctuations. But otherwise, you're set for life after 6-12 sessions most of the time.
Context about my type of body:
I have a medium skin tone and black fine hair
I guess it depends of the laser but I guess it should be not hair at all because it burns you dont want that burn hair, they burn the root inside, but again not all lasers are the same so investigate the best laser and how they are used
@@AiseeIc did you go to the session, no shave for a week then shave again for next session? 🙏😭
I got these treatment some years ago, and the instructions specifically were NOT to shave.
The dermatologist did give me eye protection, though.
Not all laser treatments work the same way, at least I never shave as they told me not to do so, and I never had any skin burns.
but you can clearly see here that her skin was burned
Omg thank u this was very informative
Is sugaring good for you?
I feel so bad for her. She probably has pcos and because of the insecurity she wanted to go have it removed and probably didnt have enough money for a professional so she settled for this person which clearly has no idea what theyre doing
I was always told NOT to shave before a treatment, and to not even cut my hair with the scissors for some reason. I was also told that shaving it would make it grow thicker, which I always thought was a myth.
Needless to say, it only worked for a while. my facial hair came back after about a month. Super disappointed:(
Laser hair removal REDUCES hair growth and slows it down, it doesn’t completely eliminate your hair follicles.
@@allergictohumansnotanimals5671yeah but if you get more treatments it can almost become permanent
@@allergictohumansnotanimals5671 so you are telling me that im forever stuck with a beard and ingrown hair, painful scars and wounds and there is no cure??
That hair doesn't come back thicker. I've shaved my whole face before. Do what makes you happy
@@XpetraXpazlX But I have PCOS:( and the hairs are already dark and thick. Btw, have you tried electrolysis by any chance? I’ve been thinking of that as a solution. I’m currently shaving my face pretty much everyday, or I have a neckbeard and a mustache :((
her hair was so beautiful too :(
It’s more about content and gaining patients through social media than taking care of and protecting the ones they already have.
do those at home IPL devices need a gel barrier too?
I dont use one with mine. It doesn't say to either.
Follow the instructions on your home device, mine says clean skin with nothing on it
yeah, this is not it... how unprofessional
I'd like to know which technology is the most effective. I've wasted money in the past with a clinic where I went regularly and never saw any results and then I went to this other place and 2-3 sessions later, I was practically hairless. I wanna try other areas, as I only did the legs, but fear wasting money again.
I see so many new laser treatments with fancy new names. Which ones work for real? Please, a video on this!! ❤❤
My technician always helps with the shaves even if I shaved before coming. She gives me eye protectors but no gel, she changed her machine a few years back that doesn’t use gel barrier. I go to her for years (changing body parts to laser) and she is always kind and ask if it’s too painful.
Im not even a dermatologist and i knew something was wrong from the jump 😭 that poor lady
Do you use the gel barrier before or after? I was told to have totally clean skin, only apply lotion after.
I absolutely agree with you!!
Can we do body laser hair removal while using Minoxidil for hair loss simultaneously??
Thanks😊
I am thinking. Thank you so much for this valuable information
ARNP here working in Medspas, she 200% correct!!
Id also add that IPL shouldnt be used for laser hair removal bcuz its a, not a LASER and b, its OLD technology. IPL has its place, and for what it does it does a good job, but hair removal is not it!!
Always ask what machine they are using before you buy a package of treatments, make sure it isnt IPL. Make sure they clarify its NOT an IPL. Yag and Diode are the best lasers for hair removal, its the type of laser not a brand, HTH!!
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My goodness! Why weren’t they stopping? How could they not tell that was not normal?! Poor girl🤦♀️
after the first session does the skin look smooth like it has been waxed and how long after the first session does the hair grow back
Thank u , I Appreciate you so MucH😊
It was so beautiful 😭
Thank you for the gel tip
Is philips lumea is safe to use at home or should we go to clinic for laser hair removal treatment??
🤩Thanks for giving tips on the right way to beauty. Do you have any tips for the type of laser you could try if you have a darker pigment? Is there anything good out there yet? I have good skin and don’t want scarring from the wrong treatment
This is why I decided to go with a dermatologist to get my hair laser removal is expensive but at the end of the day they are professional on the human skin.
Hey can you please tell what cream i can use after getting face hair removal. Ive hormonal acne prone skin
Lol you make me so scared to get any of these treatments
Can you use nair a day or two beforehand instead of shaving? Im considering getting it done but always get bad razor bumps any time I shave because my hairs go in all different directions so it’s impossible to go with or against the grain
What kind of gel should we apply?
Hey what gel are you supposed to use for IPL. PLEASE ANSWER
Thank you!
Can we get some advice to have a smooth butt skin ?
Thankyou so much.....this information is really helpful
Do I put a gel barrier on before the treatment??
Thank you.
I get laser hair removal on my face and right when I saw that the hair wasn’t shaven or she wasn’t wearing any eye protection on her I was like nooooo. 🤦🏻♀️
As a certified MEPN I agree with your review 100%
What kind of gel barrier would you suggest?
Thanks for this
Would it be ok to put sunscreen on before using ipl?
Is the laser machine the one we can
Use at home is good ?
Can the gel barrier be aloe vera gel or a moisturizer? Normal ones.
Which type of laster treatment would be the best for pigmented patches on light toned skin? Please, answer so that I could choose the method accordingly. Thanks ❤
So you put the gel on before you put the ipl on your skin ?
I have very thick hair on my chin because of hormonal issues. I’m getting a little older and some of them are gray. They’re basically man hairs. What kind of laser hair removal would suggest for thick stubborn hair? Or am I hopeless? 😢I’ve heard some laser hair removal can make it grow in even worse!!!
What is a safe way of removing facial hair? Any thoughts on products such a nair?
Gel barrier ?? Should we use it with ipl machine using at home as well ? And what about eye protection, , ?
Thank you!
Which gel do you recommend?
There's new laser called candella gentle pro max and dermatologists don't shave before this laser, please give you opinion on this specific laser type
Damn i might have to subscribe
Omg it's painful enough without all these fails. My technicians did everything right and so far still hurts alot, I can't imagine how much pain this video caused her
I'm having pcos... And have facial hair (with good growth😅).... I usually do waxing but as you recommend not to do it... Can you tell me its alternate..?
Does ipl work on the light fuzzy hair too? I thought I read it goes after color but wasn’t sure. My mom is looking for a good laser that helps with peach fuzz. I just did an ipl for the first time and like it so far but she doesn’t have any dark spots. It’s crazy how she has no pigmentation except for maybe some blood vessels.
Should i protect the skin with a gel before, during or after using the IPL
What kind of gel should i use?
Which gel should be used ? I use a home IPL device from Braun ??