{"id":3535,"date":"2024-06-20T08:19:28","date_gmt":"2024-06-20T06:19:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.epilium-paris.com\/?p=3535"},"modified":"2024-12-26T11:50:46","modified_gmt":"2024-12-26T10:50:46","slug":"can-i-shave-between-laser-hair-removal-sessions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.epilium-paris.com\/en\/can-i-shave-between-laser-hair-removal-sessions\/","title":{"rendered":"Can I shave between laser hair removal sessions?"},"content":{"rendered":"

When undergoing laser hair removal treatment, it is common to <\/span>whether you can wax or shave between sessions<\/b>. <\/span> <\/p>\n

This article is designed to help you better understand how laser hair removal works, the risks of shaving or waxing between sessions, and the best practices to adopt to preserve your skin in the long term!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Waxing between laser hair removal sessions: good or bad idea?<\/span><\/h2>\n

It is not advisable to wax between laser <\/b>
\n laser hair removal<\/b>
\n<\/a>. The principle of laser hair removal is based on the destruction of the hair follicle by laser energy targeting melanin, the pigment present in the hair. <\/span><\/p>\n

However, when you wax, tweeze or use an electric epilator, you are <\/span>remove hair at the root<\/b>. By doing so, you remove the target that the laser must hit during the next session. Without hair in the follicle, the laser cannot destroy the hair follicle, which reduces the effectiveness of the treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n

By depilating between sessions, you run the risk of compromising the results of your laser hair removal. Here are the main risks to consider: <\/span><\/p>\n