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The Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) is one of the most recent advancements for virtually PAINLESS permanent hair reduction.

Only about 25% of the follicles in any area are in the appropriate stage for treatment at any time and each follicle has slightly varying cycle times, so it is usually necessary to undergo at least six treatment cycles, sometimes as many as ten, in order to treat all of the active follicles. The active follicles in any area are a mixture of thick and fine hairs. Finer or lighter hairs generally require higher energy and more treatments and may not be affected by the treatment which removes the thicker hairs. For this reason the procedure is generally referred to as "permanent hair reduction".

In order for the procedure to work at all there must be some pigmentation in the hair so the energy can be absorbed. For this reason it is more difficult to obtain good clearance in grey and white hairs, although satisfactory results can be obtained for red and naturally blonde hair in many cases if any pigment is present.
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Anywhere from 6 to 10 treatments

It is recommended that each treatment be performed once the next phase of hair has grown through, this time period varies depending on the area of the body and on the individual. For example, the hair on the upper lip has a growth cycle of approximately 4 weeks, whereas the growth cycle for leg hair is about 8 weeks, so it may not be necessary for a client to return for a second treatment on their legs until about 8 weeks later. Since growth cycles can vary significantly between individuals, a good indication of the period between successive treatments can be obtained from clients themselves. When the client considers that they have a full re-growth of hair then it is most probably time for the next treatment.

No. Minimal discomfort if any.

Melanin in the skin also absorbs this light, so some precautions must be taken to ensure damage only occurs around the hair shaft, particularly if the skin is tanned or naturally pigmented.
Please contact your nearest Indian Summer salon to find out about our great packages and prices for IPL.
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