light therapies
Add some light to your salon, by introducing coloured light therapies
“During times of economic uncertainty, differentiation is key,” saysAngela Barbagelata-Fabes, Chairman of The Carlton Group. “How can you increase your kerb side appeal and encourage clients into your salon? One recent innovation which may interest existing clients and drive new ones to your door is coloured light therapy.”
Although using coloured light therapy in your salonmaybe a relatively new treatment option that some people may not be familiarwith, its benefits have been known for some time. “The concept of using colours to heal has rootswhich are as deep asmodern medicine itself,” says Janice Brown, Director ofHouse of Famuir. “The ancient Egyptians and Chinese practiced various forms of colour treatments.”
The Egyptiansworshipped the sun, and used light shone through different coloured crystals for healingwithin their temples.
“Itwas a popularmethod of cure even in ancient times” adds Janice. “Some 2,500 years ago, Pythagoras applied colour light therapeutically and ‘colour halls’were used for healing in ancient China and India aswell.”
How it works
Put simply, coloured light therapy using LEDlights is a non-invasive procedure that activates skin cells with pulses of low-level, non-thermal light energy. LEDtherapy converts light energywithin the skin cells, stimulating natural processes to help rejuvenate the skin.
“The dermis needs light to supply cellswith energy to stimulate collagen production, blood circulation and lymph circulation,” explains Sonny White ofDermaCo. “The LEDlight therapy stimulates citochromes (proteins) that respond to light and colour to produce a natural biochemical reaction to the skin…The colour used influences the response to the skin.”
“Light applied in the correct wavelength and frequency stimulates intercellular communication, resulting in cell rejuvenation,” addsAngela.
And according toDermaCo: “Studies showthatwhen using LED Light Therapy skin cells grow150% - 200%fasterwhen exposed to light colours at differentwavelengths, e.g. Red light at 630 nanometres (nm) can penetrate tissue to a depth of 8- 10mm.When the colour selected, it penetrates down to the appropriate layer, and that colour’swavelength causes a change a change in the cells.When the cells change it results in thewall of the skin’s capillaries to be strengthened, this leads to improved oxygenation and
“The concept of using colours to heal has roots which are as deep as modernmedicine itself. The ancient Egyptians and Chinese practiced various forms of colour
treatments.” - Janice Brown,Director of House of Famuir.
detoxification of the skin. The skin’s water content is increased and the skinwill retain itsmoisture content muchmore effectively, increasing cellular activity, Improving natural repair and the creation of healthier looking skin.”
As the light produced fromthe lamps does not contain anyUVrays, there is no risk of harming the skin.“The low power is biochemical and not thermal,” adds Janice. “There is no heat produced to damage living tissue.”
Different colours of light have different effects on the skin, and can be used in different combinations depending on the skin problemthat is being treated.
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