Elos or laser hair removal: choose wisely

What girls do not use on the way to get rid of hateful hair! Everything from simple daily razor use to professional cosmetic technologies that are designed specifically to combat unwanted vegetation are used. And among others, not the last place is occupied by laser hair removal and the Elos method of getting rid of hair. How to choose which is best? What - elos or laser - to decide to achieve the cherished dream, soft and smooth skin?

What is laser hair removal

The principle of laser hair removal is familiar to many. A stream of light, that is, a laser beam, is directed to the skin and penetrates deep inside, destroying the hair follicles. As a result, the hair stops growing and dies off. The method is well-known, has earned its popularity and has a huge army of female fans and admirers around the world.

See how the laser destroys hair, and what processes occur during this.

Advantages

The main plus: the laser does not damage the skin, but affects and acts directly on each hair follicle. It is important to note - on an active, "not sleeping" follicle. Thanks to this point method, all hairs on the treated skin surface are removed.

Another important point: laser hair removal proceeds with minimal pain, even for girls with sensitive skin and a low pain threshold.

The procedure itself does not take much time, although the duration directly depends on the client's feelings - in case of discomfort during the session, an experienced master will suggest taking a break, this will better affect the tolerance of the procedure.

Disadvantages

The disadvantage of this method stems from the principle of the laser. According to him, hair can be removed, because it contains a pigment that gives it a dark color - melanin. A certain amount of melanin is also contained in the skin.

The main contraindication for laser hair removal: this method of hair removal is not suitable for owners of tanned and dark skin.

The laser is also not very good at destroying blonde hair: the "blondier" the hair, the less melanin it contains, which means that the laser beam simply has nothing to influence.

Of the special inconveniences, it is worth noting the possible dryness of the skin. Some girls even complained about peeling of certain areas. This problem is solved, as a rule, by treating the hair removal area with a moisturizing lotion immediately after the session and by intensively nourishing the skin with a cream for several days.

Well, and one more thing: advertising promises complete hair removal in two or three, maximum four procedures. As practice shows, to destroy the follicles, a whole course of 7-10 procedures will be required, and in some cases - from 12, and after a few months the course will need to be repeated.

What is Elos hair removal

Elos or elos hair removal is a modern, innovative (let's not be afraid of the word!) Method of hair removal, based on a combination of electric and photoepilation. For the first time in our country, this type of hair removal began to be used at the beginning of the two thousandth, and to this day the method has improved significantly.

In some salons there is a second name for the procedure - e-light epil.

The device sends a pulse of light to the follicle simultaneously with an electric current. Thanks to this "double blow", the hair follicle is destroyed, and hair cannot grow out of it anymore.

How the device for Elos looks like, how the procedure itself goes - in this video.

pros

The main advantage of the Elos method is efficiency. As cosmetologists promise us, thanks to the combination of the two most effective methods in one, hair disappears quickly and forever.

Women who underwent the Elos removal procedure were surprised to see an improvement in their skin condition. Increased its firmness, elasticity and softness at the same time.

And it is not surprising: the combination of flashes of light and weak electrical impulses provokes additional production of elastin and collagen in the layers of the skin.

One session, depending on the zone, lasts from 20 minutes to an hour... Both skin color and hair color for the Elos method does not have the slightest importance - even the lightest and thinnest "vellus" hair is removed. There are also no recommendations for zones - this method can be used to remove hair in any places, including especially sensitive ones.

Cons

The biggest disadvantage of Elos hair removal is price... The high, even in comparison with other methods, the cost of the procedure today is the main obstacle to its widespread distribution. In different salons, the price varies, but, as a rule, it ranges from 3000 to 8000 rubles. per session, depending on the site.

The effectiveness of the procedure drops sharply when the hormonal background changes. Doctors do not recommend removing hair in this way during pregnancy and lactation. Sometimes taking contraceptives can also be a contraindication.

And, of course, before visiting the salon, be sure to consult a doctor. Especially if you have or suspect the following diseases:

• herpes in the acute phase;
• diseases of the thyroid gland, adrenal glands;
• diabetes;
• epilepsy;
• hirsutism (excess hair).

Cosmetologists advise not to sunbathe or visit the sauna or hot bath for a week after the procedure. This can provoke abnormal melanin production in the skin and cause pigmentation.

Elos cannot be combined with other types of hair removal!

About the technology itself, the rules of the procedure, contraindications and recommendations of the method - in this video.

Summing up, it can be noted that both methods have both positive and negative sides almost equally. For example, with very dry skin, it is better to use the combined method, since the laser method greatly dries out the epidermis. However, with a large amount of hair in a tiny area (excessive hair growth), a laser will better cope, light and electrical pulses in this case will be ineffective. And, as with any cosmetic and cosmetological procedure, the choice of how to get rid of vegetation depends solely on you.