How to Bleach Before Laser Hair Removal
Bleaching before laser hair removal might not be a good idea. Bleaching only affects the surface of your hair, while laser treatments target the hair roots. Most experts recommend that you stop bleaching or tweezing unwanted hair about two weeks before your laser hair removal treatments. It is common for the doctor to want to take before and after pictures to determine the effectiveness of the treatment. Bleaching makes it hard to assess how well the treatment is working, and it increases the risk of skin discoloring or blisters. If you doctor does allow you to continue bleaching before laser hair removal, follow these steps to achieve the best results. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Buy bleaching cream from a drugstore, department store or online. Be sure to get bleach that is specifically for the face and body; do not bleach near your eyes, ears, nose, nipples, scar tissue, genitals or warts.
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Do a patch test on your arm or leg. Mix the cream as directed, apply and wait for the time specified in the directions before rinsing off the cream. If after 24 hours you have not had a reaction, it's safe to proceed.
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Clean the area you will bleach. Do not use hot water or exfoliate the skin; this will open the pores, making your skin more sensitive to the bleach.
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Mix and apply cream as directed. Do not use bleach on sunburned, irritated or chapped skin.
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Leave the cream on for the time specified in the directions. However, if you feel a burning sensation, remove the cream immediately.
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Check hair. If it is light enough, you can take it off. If not, re-cover and wait a bit longer.
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Take the cream off using water. Pat dry with a soft, clean towel.
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Tips & Warnings
Not all people will benefit from bleaching. It will not disguise long or thick hair, and bleached hair might not work on someone with a darker complexion.
Even though you should avoid bleaching two weeks before your first laser treatment, it's fine to continue shaving unwanted hair. In fact, shaving a few hours before your treatment might make the skin less sensitive during the procedure.
