Super Hair Removal (SHR) (2024)

FAQs

How many sessions of shr to see results? ›

However, typically it is recommended that patients receive at least 6-8 sessions to achieve optimal results. Typically, most people will need between 6-8 sessions to achieve optimal hair reduction done 2 weeks apart and maintenance sessions done every 4-8 weeks.

Each hair removal treatment affects around 20% of the hair within the targeted area. We recommend an average of six to 10 sessions depending on the hair regrowth time, which varies in different areas of the body. The average number of treatments for a successful result is eight with an annual top up, if needed.

Yes, SHR hair removal treatment is more efficient and effective than IPL. SHR treatments are faster, cover larger areas of skin, and can be used on all skin types without the risk of burns or hyperpigmentation.

How long should the intervals between the treatments? Treatments are spaced at three weeks in the beginning. As hairs become lesser and finer, treatments will be spaced between four and six weeks.

SHR technology is less likely to cause side effects such as redness, swelling, or blistering compared to traditional laser hair removal. This makes it a safer and more comfortable option for people who want to achieve permanent hair reduction.

Shave before treatment

Preparing your skin before the SHR treatment is essential to achieve the best results. This ensures full absorption of the SHR energy by the hair follicles. By shaving, you remove the hair shaft and expose the follicle, which is the target of the SHR energy.

"Because using lasers offers a more targeted treatment, they reduce the potential of irritation or bumps that may be associated with shaving or waxing," board-certified dermatologist Marisa Garshick explains. "Additionally, laser hair removal provides a more long-term solution than shaving or waxing."

SHR permanently damages hair follicles in the active growth stage. They should not grow back, but if the follicles are not in the said stage, they will need to be treated again. Do take note that hair grows in various cycles, so repeat treatments are required to effectively disable the hair growth.

Electrolysis can permanently remove unwanted hair. Once your hair is gone, you won't need maintenance treatments. It works on all hair types, including light-colored hairs, which lasers cannot remove. There's no downtime.

In addition to this, you can also rely on SHR's ability to deliver optimal results for all skin types, especially for those with more sensitive skin. If you have used IPL but have had negative reactions from the treatment, then you may want to consider switching to SHR hair removal machine instead.

Can IPL remove all pubic hair? ›

This is possible through IPL (Intense Pulsed Light), which is a long-lasting option for those looking for permanent pubic hair removal. That way you'll always have a smooth bikini area whenever you're on the go.

SHR Hair Removal treatment is a much more comfortable and painless method of hair removal than other methods such as waxing or epilating. This is because the heat from the SHR machine penetrates deep into the skin to destroy the hair follicles without damaging the surrounding skin.

While waiting for the treated hair to fall out naturally, you may still want to shave to remove any visible hair. However, it's crucial to wait until your skin has fully healed before shaving to avoid any irritation or damage, which can take up to two weeks. But once you're in the clear, go ahead and shave away!

SHR enables the successful treatment of blonde and, in part even white hair, given that the hair pigment is only secondary.

Not only does SHR remove unwanted hair but also leaves a whitening effect on your skin, which means goodbye forever to ingrown hairs and darker patches!

You can expect a 10% to 25% reduction in hair after the first treatment. To remove the hair, most patients need 2 to 6 laser treatments. After finishing the treatments, most patients do not see any hair on the treated skin for several months or even years. When the hair regrows, there tends to be less of it.

It is safe to assume that you will be able to see satisfactory laser hair removal results roughly 12 weeks after your first treatment session. However, you must keep in mind that individual results vary and the number of sessions you'll need to achieve your goals will greatly affect how soon you can see your results.

After 3 sessions, a reduction of 58.4%, 67.6% to 75% of the hair can be expected. After 4 sessions, a hair reduction of 87% can be achieved. After 6 sessions, laser hair removal will be optimally effective on large pigmented hairs on which a reduction of between 69% and 90% of the hair will be obtained.

Generally, clients need about two to six laser treatments in order to completely get rid of hair.