How short does your hair need to be for laser hair removal to be effective?

by Pat on September 15, 2010

I want to get laser hair removal done on my sideburns. They’re longer than I like. The top half is made up of thick hairs, but the bottom half is made up of short, thin hairs. Before I get the laser done, do I have to shave off the short, thin hairs? I’m afraid that they will grow back thick and noticable.

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Jessica September 15, 2010 at 10:32 am

The technician doing the procedure should trim the hair if it’s needed.

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justsomebrunette September 15, 2010 at 11:28 am

when i went to get laser hair removal on my underarms, they told me that i had to have shaven the area within twenty four hours of the procedure. where ever you’re getting it done you should ask if they think the laser hair removal will work on the short thin hairs you have under your sideburns because i heard it doesn’t work on hair that’s almost like peach fuzz.

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Tesl-goddess September 15, 2010 at 12:17 pm

you have to shave. Here is a great article that gives a first hand account of and completely describes the laser hair removal process. I think this will help to answer your question. ENJOY!

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steve September 15, 2010 at 1:03 pm

I think your best bet is to contact a doctor or clinic that does laser hair removal and ask them.

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