Janet Champion
RN, BN, CCE, CPE, CME, CLHRP
Andrea Myronyk, CCE, LT
Marisa Carelli-Fabrig, CPE, LT
Barb Hyciek, EMT-P, LT
Christine Rogers, EMT-P, LT
Charlene Balogh, CCE, CPE

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There are a lot of myths related to hair growth, hair loss and hair removal. For a quick education, see our section on ‘myth busting’.

Hair Removal for Bodybuilders

Know why permanent hair removal is better for bodybuilders

Bodybuilders remove body hair prior to competitions, and many prefer to remove hair as a routine practice because this makes the deep 'cuts' and contours of muscles more easily apparent.

Most bodybuilders use non-permanent methods for hair removal, and given that hair grows in cycles, hair removal can be a time-consuming commitment. Bodybuilders must remove hair on large body areas such as chest, abdomen, back and legs, as well as arms, underarms, bikini area, neck, face, hands, feet, toes...and for most bodybuilders this is a weekly chore.

Why continue to repeat hair removal with non-permanent methods?

For most clients it will require 6-10 laser hair removal treatments to permanently free up the hours currently spent on this task, leaving the surface of the skin perfectly smooth.

Risk of Shaving

The primary risk of shaving, besides the occasional nick, is the problem of ingrown hairs. Razors cut the skin at the skin surface level and the stub of the hair usually sinks below the surface slightly. Most of the time hair will slide straight back up and out and the only problem is that shaving is necessary again all too soon. But a percent of hairs will angle slightly and instead of sliding out the follicle they will stay under the skin which is both unsightly and painful. This is a particularly common occurrence for people with curly hair, which will often turn and twist under the surface, causing folliculitis (infected hair follicles).

Risk of Using Depilatory Creams & Waxing

In the 1930s, depilatory creams were patented to remove hair from livestock, however, since then the formula has been adapted to be used on human skin. Depilatory creams contain harsh chemicals, such as sodium and calcium thioglycolat. Though the creams are a relatively painless method of hair removal for most people, people with sensitive skin may suffer adverse effects when using depilatory creams, such as redness, skin irritation (ie. rash-like bumps) and sensitivity. Problems can result particularly in sensitive areas such as underarms and genital areas.Repeated application can result in allergic reactions.

Laser treatment for tanned skin

It is routine for bodybuilders to tan their skin. Lasers react on the pigment within the hair, and will also create more heat due to their reaction to skin pigment. In order to avoid damage or unnecessary discomfort to tanned skin, the laser energy needs to be reduced. This will extend the number of treatments required. There are, however, other alternatives. Not tanning is of course the best alternative. Tanning creams and spray tan options can be used for actual competions, then discontinued several weeks before the next laser treatment. We will be happy to discuss this with you further to ensure best success for your treatments.

Not all laser equipment can achieve the wave lengths needed to deal with every skin type. and, unlike the experts at Champion Laser & Electrolysis, not all laser technicians have the knowledge and experience to work with lasers safely and effectively for difficult skin types. FIND OUT MORE

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