Intense Pulsed Light or Laser Hair Removal. Hugely popular in the UK, this
treatment leads the way in permanent hair removal. Salons around the UK command
very good profits from a course of IPL or laser. In the 2000's, women have the
opportunity to be hair free and this has led to an increase in the demand for
hair free bodies. Certain cultures dictate that women be as hair free as
possible and IPL allows for this. There are certain IPL machines in the market
that are virtually pain free, making it possible for a woman to have a
'brazilian' or a 'hollywood' treatment. Please enquire if you wish to know more.
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HOW DOES IPL WORK
The treatment involves the application of a focused, broad-spectrumlight
(xenon), which is applied to the surface of the skin using a hand-held
application head. Selective photo-thermolysis involves the process of the light,
which travels across and within the range until it reaches the hair shafts or
the root of the hair (the bulb). The bulb is usually where the highest
concentration of melanin is located. The melanin is what determines our
hair/skin colour and once this melanin has been destroyed there can be no
growth. The IPL light is changes into heat. This will literally 'blow up' the
root of the hair. If a hair has nowhere to grow with no hair bed, it cannot
grow!
This intense heat also destroys the papilla. IPL treatments will permanently
reduce the total number of body hairs but will not result in a permanent removal
of all hair and many factors can trigger re-growth such as hormones, menopause,
pregnancy and medication.
With an IPL treatment, the hair growth cycle has to be in Anagen (the active
stage). The hair growth cycle differs on different areas of the body which is
why we need to recommend a course!
A- Anagen (active stage)
C- Catagen (transitionary stage)
T- Telagen (resting phase)
As the hair growth cycle process can take between 4-6 weeks, this is why we
recommend a client to return for their course every 4 weeks.
It has the best track record. IPL & Laser has the best overall results (on large
areas), versus any other method, in getting rid of hair for longer periods of
time if not permanently.
All skin types and hair colours can be identified. IPL (intense pulsed light) it
does target pigmentation (this determines hair and skin colour), but an ND Yag
Laser is not determined by the Fitzpatrick Scale.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LASER AND IPL
Laser and IPL are identified by their wavelength which is usually shown in
nanometres (nm). IPL systems are different to a Laser machine as they have a
range of emissions.
With the AATT Freeze 1 machine the range for hair removal is 640-1200nm (this is
a ruby wavelength). For photo-rejuvenation the range is 540-1100nm (this is a
green wavelength).
The Poly lightbulb emits a range of wavelengths to appear as a flash of white
light
The Wavelengths are incoherent and travel in all directions with no order
between them
The High beam spreads out more rapidly than a laser beam
The Focus is on a large area which reduces the risk of eye damage compared with
coherent sources such as a laser beam.
IPL is the abbreviation of Intense Pulsed Light. The machines have been
widespread in use since the beginning of the 1990's. The flash lamp is commonly
a xenon (huge uses across industry, photographic and medical)
WHAT DOES THE COURSE INCLUDE?
When choosing a course ensure that it includes both theory and a wide variety of
practical content. Every course should include:
* Anatomy and Physiology
* Types & structure of the hair
* Health & Safety Management
* Salon Management
* Client Care
* Laser & IPL Hair Removal Application
* Laser and IPL for Photo-rejuvenation
* Skin, blood and lymphatic circulation
* Reproductive and endocrine system
* Theory of Electric Currents
* Consultations & Record Cards
* Contra-indications & contra-actions
* Aftercare advice
* Accurate techniques
* Legislation, Hygiene and Sterilisation
WHAT IS EXPECTED OF THE STUDENT TO COMPLETE A FAST TRACK COURSE?
* Full attendance of the lesson dates
* A full commitment to work hard
* Health & Safety Management
* Salon Management
* Client Care
* Successful Laser & IPL Hair Removal Application
* Successful Laser and IPL for Photo-rejuvenation
* Completion of a Portfolio
* Performing Competent Assessments
* Producing a Written Assignment
* Home Study and Practice
Please see below our list of upcoming courses. Click on the course for further
information, request a call or email regarding the course or book now!
CourseDaysDatesCostVTCT Level 4 IPL & Laser26/04/20247/04/2024£999 VTCT Level 4
IPL & Laser223/05/202424/05/2024£999 VTCT Level 4 IPL &
Laser221/06/202422/06/2024£999 VTCT Level 4 IPL &
Laser224/07/202425/07/2024£999