We already knew thatTeyana Taylor’s toned abs were made on thedance floor.
Now, she’s letting us in on her secret to smooth skin.
The 26-year-old singer is in the process of having all of the hair removed from her body.
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On Tuesday, Taylor shared a behind-the-scenes picture of the laser hair removal process onInstagram.
Taylor seemed pretty chill as a laser was held up to to her stomach.
In the past, women with darker skin tones were warned away from laser treatments.
But today, technology has become more advanced, so Taylor has nothing to worry about.
Then, the lasers burn each hair all the way to the root.
That’s why traditional machines couldn’t tell the difference between the dark hairs and the dark skin.
And the lasers would leave burns, scars, and discoloration on women of color.
Now, there are machines that are much safer for women of color.
The wavelengths are longer than those in the traditional Alexandrite laser hair removal devices.
And the longer wavelengths are better at recognizing the difference between dark hair and dark skin.
And the technology is only one small part to consider.
Finding a skilled professional is just as important.
That’s why Charles recommends reaching out to a board-certified dermatologist experienced in treating patients with darker skin.
And he also says to steer clear of at-home devices.
“Lasers create heat when they come in contact with the skin,” Charles says.
“If this heat is not dissipated properly it can lead to severe hyperpigmentation in melanin-rich skin.”
Taking care of those areas at home is just as easy.
“Even after several sessions minimal hair growth will occur,” Charles says.
“However, the hair that returns is typically much finer and does not create associated skin problems.”
Sounds good, but it’s going to take at least five sessions to see results.
And each treatment starts at around $350.
If you’re still curious to see how it’s done, check out Teyana Taylor’s photo below.
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