Laser Hair removal for face requires shaving but...doesn't that make the facial hair coarser?

Question

I just began a facial hair removal (only on my first treatment) and I was told it would work better if the area would be shaved and I was concerned it would make matters worse but I was told the laser would work better if I would allow them to shave me prior to the treatment so I allowed them to shave me. The texture of my facial hair prior to the laser treatment was very fine "peach fuzz" and now after the shaving and laser treatment my face feels very "sandy" (the hair texture seems thicker even though I can't see the hair without a magnifying glass) Now I'm about to start the second session but because I have noticed the hairs (while not visible) feel coarser, I don't know whether I should allow them to shave me again? Will the hair eventually get finer?

If you've had facial laser hair removal, what has been your experience? Have you been shaved? and ultimately has your facial hair disappeared? I just don't want to end up worse off (ahh all in the name of vanity LOL)

Your input will be highly valued and appreciated~

Answer 1

Shaving makes your hair feel and appear slightly darker and more coarse. When hair grows naturally, it has a nice tapered end. When you cut that off, you are left with a blunt end that feels coarse. Being the thicker part of the hair, it's also the darkest. Shaving, won't change the texture of the hair permanently.

I had laser hair removal done and I do it for a living. Shaving is standard. If the hairs are long, the laser will burn the hair and the treatment room will smell bad. It could potentially smell really bad. On different parts of the body burning hair smells different. If you wax, you miss the point of laser since the laser needs that root to target. If you use a depilatory, like Veet or Nair, you run the risk of a burn. The reason your face feels sandy is the hairs are still growing out, it's stubble. Even the hairs that the laser got still have to grow out.

You'll notice that the hairs are fewer and farther between probably after your 3rd session.

Answer 2

I just got laser hair removal done, not on my face, LOL but it is SO wonderful. It is expensive, especially since you're so young, I'm not sure you can afford it at this point in your life. But you need more than one treatment and they are spaced approximately 6 weeks apart. The cost depends on the location you live in, and the place on your body you have it done. Call a local center near you for a consultation and they'd be able to give you a more accurate price than anyone on here. If you did it now, you'd defnitely be fine by the time you were 17-18. Your hair won't grow back after you've completed treatments. It's well worth it, but like I said, it's expensive!

Answer 3

First off, you're dealing w/ a very dumb old wives' tale. Hair doesn't become "coarser" when you shave it, it simply shaves off the part that's been worn to a point over a short period of time. And yes, if you had hair still standing up when they tried to laser, it would burn literally on the skin. It's painful enough as it is, you don't want that.



They'll do what they have to do, shaving again or not.



I did try laser hair removal (not the face) and ended up being emergency-room burned. Horrible experience, horrible pain.

Answer 4

Yes, your facial hair will become darker and thicker if you shave, also it might spread out if you touch those tiny invisible hairs. That's what my hair always does if I touch it:(((( but if you are removing it anyway, just be very careful if you shave, don't shave the small hairs

Answer 5

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Ur a dude, STICK TO SHAVING!!