Is IPL Hair Removal Better Than Waxing?
Hair removal has been part of cosmetology for a long time. Whereas some methods of hair removal have been around for a long time, others continue to emerge and develop as technology develops. IPL (intense pulsed light) is a hair removal method that works by directing light from a laser through the hair pigment. The light converts to heat which in turn damages the hair follicles and the hair bulb. IPL has grown in popularity over the last couple of years. Before that, most people were used to waxing, which is also considered equally effective. Is IPL better than waxing? Let’s explore the two methods in the discussion that follows. Preparation: Grow the hair for a few weeks IPL hair removal is considered a permanent removal method because one can expect extended periods of no growth between sessions. In preparation for IPL hair removal, a client is expected not to wax or pluck the hair for at least six weeks. IPL works better on hair that has grown for around six weeks. At t...