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

Texans love the heat. Summer seems to last most of the year, which means plenty of sunshine, swimming, and sleeveless shirts. But if you’re tired of shaving and waxing to keep up with your summer wardrobe, laser hair removal might be your secret weapon. 

December is the perfect time to start laser hair removal treatments to ensure smooth, hair-free skin for next summer.

Jenine Referente, FNP-C, and Kayla Posada, CLT, at North Texas Med360 in Frisco, Texas, offer the most advanced laser hair removal treatment — Lutronic® Clarity II — to forward-thinking men and women who want to get a jump on smooth summer skin.

Know your hair growth cycles

To understand why winter is the best time to schedule your laser hair removal treatment, you should know how hair growth cycles work. 

Your hair grows in three phases, which includes anagen (growth), catagen (transitional), and telogen (resting). 

Laser hair removal targets hair best when the hair follicle is most visible to the laser during the anagen phase. Since not all hair follicles are in the same phase simultaneously, you need multiple sessions to catch them all in the anagen phase. 

Meet the Clarity II laser system

The Clarity II laser uses the latest dual-wavelength technology to deliver quick and consistent energy bursts. It emits a laser beam that zeroes in on the pigment of each hair, sending energy to the follicle’s growth cells. This energy damages the follicle, stopping future hair growth. 

Over time, your body naturally removes these destroyed follicles, leaving you with long-lasting, smooth skin. Thanks to integrated cooling technology, it’s also safe and comfortable.

Why winter is the perfect laser hair removal season

You may not be wearing a parka in Northern Texas, but you’ve probably switched to pants and sleeves, so why worry about laser hair removal now? We’re glad you asked.

Less sun exposure

During winter, you’re less likely to be out in the sun, which makes your skin more suitable for laser treatments. 

Less sun exposure means less melanin in the skin, allowing the laser to focus more efficiently on the hair pigment. 

More time for multiple sessions

Laser hair removal requires several sessions, spaced 4-8 weeks apart, to target hair in the anagen phase. Starting treatments in winter ensures you complete your sessions well before summer so you can flaunt your smooth skin without a care.

Avoiding tanned skin

Tanned skin can increase the risks associated with laser hair removal, such as hyper- or hypopigmentation, redness, burns, and blisters. Winter allows your natural skin tone to surface, giving the lasers the best chance of zapping the follicles. 

Lower humidity levels

When the humidity drops in the winter, you sweat less. Sweating can irritate your skin after laser hair removal treatments; cool, drier weather is better.

Clothing covers

During winter, pants and sleeves cover more skin than the shorts and tank tops you wear in summer. This coverage protects sensitive areas from sun and wind and prevents irritation. 

Preparing for your laser session

To make the most of your laser treatments, stay out of the sun and don’t use tanning beds before your session. Don’t wax or pluck the hair; feel free to shave the day before. 

After treatment, protect your skin from the sun by wearing full-coverage clothing or staying indoors or in the shade.

If you’re ready to get a jump on smooth summer skin, call North Texas Med360 or book an appointment online today.