for Wilkinson Sword. She says: “Hair is softened and hair follicles are relaxed at the end of your shower, so it’ll prevent your razor from blunting too quickly.”
DO change razor blades regularly Blunt blades are normally to blame for irritation as they take more strokes and have to be pressed harder into skin to get the desired result. The best way to minimise skin damage is to change blades regularly, says Graovac: “It’s best to change your blade when you feel you need to start applying more pressure on the skin, as this is an indication the blades are beginning to blunt. Physical wear indicators on blades help you recognise when the blade needs changing.” She cites Wilkinson Sword Intituition as a good razor to use for this as when the skin conditioning solid wears down, it’s normally an indication you could do with a fresh blade.
DON’T use a male razor “I often hear of women using male razors as there is a common misconception that by using a male razor you’ll get a better and closer shave, but it’s just not true,” says Graovac. The problem is that male razors are specifically designed to shave over a smaller surface area, whereas female razors are designed to cover a larger surface area, such as the legs. Groavac adds: “The Wilkinson Sword Quattro For Women razor was developed with the contours of the female body in mind and therefore boasts blades
cushioned with extra-large conditioning strips that are enriched with revitalising acai berry and jojoba extract to keep the skin looking great and silky smooth.”
BEAM ME UP
Light-based hair removal products, such as the Philips Lumea, use gentle pulses of light to stimulate the hair root into a resting phase, so hair sheds naturally and regrowth is inhibited.
DO shave before you start Shaving before beginning a light-based hair removal treatment will ensure the light energy is channeled down the hair follicle to the root. “The hair needs to be removed by shaving, not by waxing or threading,” says Jennie Flatt, Philips marketing manager for skincare. She adds: “Make sure skin is completely dry and free of sweat, creams or lotions.” She also recommends beginning treatment in early spring in order to get legs ready in time for the summer months, as for the first four or five treatments you may experience regrowth. After that the device only needs to be used every two weeks, to ensure the hair stays in its resting phase.
DO be aware that light-based hair removal is not suitable for everyone
Light-based technology cannot be used on red, grey or very blonde hair, and cannot be used on black skin as the light cannot differentiate between the colour of the hair and colour of the skin, and therefore won’t work effectively, says Flatt. It’s important for everyone using the Lumea to do a patch test 24 hours before use, so that the user can determine how high the setting needs to be to work effectively.
DON’T rush it
The good news is once hair has been forced into its resting phase, users of light-based hair removal should be hair free for as long as they
maintain regular use of the Lumea, about every four to six weeks. The bad news is, a device such as the Lumea needs to be used regularly and accurately to ensure all the hair is exposed to the technology, so it’s not as quick a fix as, say, shaving. Flatt says: “When treating with the Lumea the entire window needs to be in contact with the skin. When the connection with the skin is correct a green light appears on the back of the Lumea to show that you have the right amount of contact.” Once contact is achieved, the device needs to be held over the hair for a few seconds before moving onto the next patch of skin.
TAKE THE HEAT
Heat-based devices such as no!no! conduct a gentle pulse of heat onto the hair using a thermal dynamic wire that removes hair as it glides across the skin.
DON’T be put off by the smell Due to the nature of the device hair does smell as it is removed from the skin. But Sharon Dovev, marketing director for no!no!, says: “The smell of burning hair can be solved by taking a shower, applying a moisturiser, or burning a scented candle.”
DON’T go over sensitive skin too many times
The great thing about heat-based hair removal is that it is virtually pain-free and very safe to use. Hair simply needs to be 1mm in length for the device to work. However, if your customer does suffer from sensitive skin, they should make sure they don’t go over one area too many times with the device, as this can cause irritation. For the best results, Dovev says: “Hold the device at a 90o angle with the rollers flat against your skin. Glide the no!no! with the status screen facing you in a slow, steady, even motion in one direction.” For a smooth finish skin should be buffed in a circular or back and forth motion over the treated area.
DO moisturise skin afterwards As with any hair removal method, skin should be moisturised after use to keep it hydrated, while helping to prevent ingrown hairs and leave it looking super smooth.
www.purebeauty.co.uk
April 2012 Pure Beauty
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