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Laser Hair Removal Part 2 #shorts

8 Jan 2025 · 1 min

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This content was created by Shereene Idriss. This content was uploaded by Shereene Idriss. This is a YouTube short titled "Laser Hair Removal Part 2 #shorts" (created 2025-01-08 UTC, last edited 2026-01-30). It is an English instructional clip featuring a single speaker who explains laser hair removal considerations: selecting the proper device based on skin tone, hair thickness, and treatment area; why you should shave before treatment (the laser targets the hair root, so waxing/plucking removes the root and reduces effectiveness); and the risk of surface hair burning if you don't shave. The clip closes by inviting viewers to leave questions below.

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You need to know what type of device you are using because the lasers vary based on your skin tone, how thick or thin your hair is, and the body part that you're treating. Because guess what? This does not always equal this. And last, before any laser hair removal treatment, you want to make sure that you shave your hair. Why is this important? Because the laser targets the root of the hair and bypasses the surface of the skin. If you wax or pluck, you get rid of that root and the laser will not see it as effectively. And more importantly, if you don't shave, the hair on the surface of the skin can burn you even more. Any questions? Leave them below.