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Laser hair removal help

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Cupofteaonesugar · 28/08/2022 11:26

Can anyone tel me why you can apply fake tan for approx 6-10 days AFTER laser hair removal?
I had my third session on Wednesday and it's really hot where I am but I have patchy pale legs so I'm in jeans 😰😰😰
Is it going to spoil my results if I apply a bit of fake tan?

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Gwenhwyfar · 28/08/2022 11:29

No idea about laser, but you're stupid to be in jeans when it's really hot. Wear summer trousers, a long skirt/dress or just show your pale legs. Nobody will die.
Stockings will also work.

Cupofteaonesugar · 28/08/2022 11:44

Thanks 👍🏼

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LimeCheesecake · 28/08/2022 15:42

Pale legs are lovely, too many woman walking around with legs that look like they belong to a different woman as they’ve fake tanned their pins and nowhere else.

Also maxi dresses would be ideal for this situation.

Cupofteaonesugar · 28/08/2022 16:37

I think that everyone has a different style and idea of what looks good and that's fine.
I don't over tan but I like the look of my skin with some false tan on. Whilst I'm really pleased the PP assured me nobody will die if I get my pale legs out, I don't really want to!
I was just after info regarding the tanning vs laser process anyway.

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Gwenhwyfar · 28/08/2022 20:18

"I don't over tan but I like the look of my skin with some false tan on. Whilst I'm really pleased the PP assured me nobody will die if I get my pale legs out, I don't really want to!"

But you went further than that and said you'd wear jean if you couldn't get a tan. That's a really over the top reaction to being pale.

Roxie99 · 28/08/2022 20:20

It's more to do with hyperpigmentation of the skin with tanning fake or real so you can get brown spots etc that's why you have to wait after laser. I had the same issue but wore maxis and wide leg long flowy trousers and covered up! Also body SPF .

Cupofteaonesugar · 28/08/2022 20:52

Gwenhwyfar · 28/08/2022 20:18

"I don't over tan but I like the look of my skin with some false tan on. Whilst I'm really pleased the PP assured me nobody will die if I get my pale legs out, I don't really want to!"

But you went further than that and said you'd wear jean if you couldn't get a tan. That's a really over the top reaction to being pale.

Why is it? I like wearing my jeans but today I wanted to feel good in a Dress?
I get you're trying to change the narrative of this post but I'm not here to talk about that.

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Cupofteaonesugar · 28/08/2022 20:53

Roxie99 · 28/08/2022 20:20

It's more to do with hyperpigmentation of the skin with tanning fake or real so you can get brown spots etc that's why you have to wait after laser. I had the same issue but wore maxis and wide leg long flowy trousers and covered up! Also body SPF .

Ahhh thank you for the info!
How did you find the treatment overall?

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Roxie99 · 28/08/2022 21:45

I'm still mid way through and am scared I messed up by going on holiday as my one says 6 weeks after you have tanned I can have my next session! So I'm trying to exfoliate to get rid of the tan even tho I didn't purposely get one when you are abroad it's inevitable! But I'm so happy yes so far it's made such a huge difference in my confidence too now wish I got it done In my 20s!!!

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