When Judith Finn began offering permanent hair removal back in 1984, each hair was removed individually by electrolysis. It was a process that had been around since 1875. With the advent of laser treatments, the process has become much faster.
“When the laser came along it was wonderful news. We were able to get over large areas very quickly,” Finn explains.
According to the director of the E.C.C. Cosmetic and Laser Centre lasers work on colour, they won’t “see” blonde or white hair. Those hairs will be removed by microscopic epilation. All of the dermal therapists at her clinic are skilled in both laser and electrolysis, treatments that will achieve permanent hair removal.
“There isn’t a hair we can’t remove in this clinic.” Finn assures.
A skin analysis assisted by a microscope and television screen, reveals the colour of the hair. A lot of people have a combination of light and dark hair so both techniques will be used to ensure all of the hair is removed.
For clients who are tired of shaving their legs, permanent hair removal is a welcome solution. Treatments are scheduled every six weeks for up to a year to deal with the cycles of new hair growth. In the end, the pores shrink by up to 70 per cent, giving legs “a very smooth look”. Also, the skin won’t dry out as it does after shaving. Finn is thrilled that she hasn’t had to shave her legs for years. We also remove unwanted hair on all other areas of the body.
You might think that women are the only clients who want to have unwanted facial hair removed. That’s not the case, contends Finn, who deals with men who have unwanted hair growing high on their cheeks, or on their lower neck. Men also having hair removed from their back, ears and other areas of the body in growing numbers.
Learn more about the services offered at E.C.C. Cosmetic and Laser Centre by visiting their new website at www.ecclaser.ca.