Have you looked down at your nether regions and wondered when you got so hirsute? Are you sick of being unfortunately compared to Borat? If you’re unbothered, great on you. Mad props, bro. If you’re somewhat unsettled by this 1990s style Sellavision pitch, good news. Supersmooth — a laser hair removal brand — now has OLED Technology that will painlessly remove it.
But don’t take it from us, the founder Chris Soh is going to educate you on how effective it is.
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Hi Chris, let’s get this out of the way. What do you think is the appeal of being hairless — you know, having the smoothness of an….urh, prepubescent man.
Whether it is for aesthetics, hygiene, comfort or convenience, more men are turning to laser hair removal to help them with their hirsute body situations. It is a great option for men looking to get rid of unwanted face and body hair for good.
1. Hygiene and Better Self-care
Having a lot of body hair does not mean one is less hygienic. However, some men find that with some manscaping, it helps in relieving irritation and itchiness that can be intensified by hair in warm and humid climates such as in Singapore. Some men have really hairy backs, chests and butts; the contrast from a fairly hairless back to a carpet-clad one is of comfort in the tropics. And with better manscaping, it forces you to notice things you previously would have missed out. And be more inclined to take better care of what’s underneath, such as cleaning regularly or adopting a moisturising routine. It is 2021, we are all for men practicing good grooming habits!
2. Easier Facial Grooming and Ingrown Hairs
If you have ever experienced small red bumps, itchiness or irritation after shaving, it is likely that you experienced a shaving rash, a common side effect from shaving. Meanwhile, ingrown hairs are clusters of inflamed, red or dark bumps that appear around hair follicles because of shaving, which can cause infection, darkened spots or scarring. Laser hair removal is perfect for anyone who is prone to ingrown hair on their face or neck. Even after two sessions, the ingrown hairs can disappear and the skin returns to its natural condition.
3. Aesthetics and Confidence
Sometimes all you need for a boost of confidence is knowing you are one step ahead of the competition. Simply caring how your private areas look or maintained puts you ahead of the game — it’s something your partners would appreciate.
Moreover, most men would agree that shaving and trimming the boys below is pretty much a game of guesstimate. After all, it is a topic not readily taught and discussed; most men I assume either go with what feels right or from tutorials online. Either way, it’s better to leave these things in the hands of a professional. At Supersmooth, we see athletes who do not want any hair on their body because it enhances their muscle definition. We also see cyclists and triathletes who want to be hairless as body hair can cause chafing and irritation especially when wearing tight training kits and long ride times on the saddle. Laser hair removal saves any athlete time spent on grooming as there is no need to shave and prep before a race or competition.
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Laser hair removal kinda isn’t new, but what exactly is an OLED laser?
Supersmooth’s “OLED technology” bypasses the skin and targets specifically the hair root, making the experience painless. This new generation lasers are especially effective in removing fine hair follicles on sensitive areas with thinner skin such as on the face, neck and groin. We’ll get even better every 2 years with newer innovations on the market.
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What if someone has darker skin? Will it work?
Supersmooth aims to solve a couple of challenges in the hair removal industry, that is, giving all our clients comfortable, fast and reliable results. And we found a way to permanently remove hair from the fairest to the darkest Asian skin tones, which no other hair removal provider can lay claim to. Supersmooth’s “Quantum Dots Technology” is Asia’s first known technique for treating richer skin tones. Traditional methods of hair removal such as IPL, SHR or AFT are unable to differentiate the melanin in skin from the melanin in hair follicles.
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We have seen mishaps on some of our clients who were treated by under-qualified providers; complications such as pigmentations and scarring through improper use of lasers. With new generation OLED lasers and trained aestheticians, we are committed to providing a premier customer experience, with emphasis on safety, comfort and superior care.
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How fast is it exactly? What if I just have 20 minutes during my lunch break?
Getting your underarms done will take about 15 to 20 minutes, whereas the back will take about 30 minutes to complete.
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How is it so good for sensitive skin? Are you perhaps able to quantify it?
As the OLED laser bypasses the skin and targets only the hair root, the procedure is suitable for clients with certain skin conditions and sensitivities such as eczema, and treating hair on thinner skin such as the face, neck and groin.
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Pube burn is the worst, is there any downtime if someone does OLED laser hair removal?
You may do light workouts after your treatment but we recommend waiting 24 to 48 hours before taking on a hard workout where you can build up a sweat. Essentially, you want your skin to heal before exposing it to excessive heat as it can cause discomfort. For those who opt for facial hair removal, daily SPF is recommended, and avoid retinoids and exfoliants for a week.
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What about the touch up period then?
As everyone is different, there is no set rule on how many sessions you will need and when you will need them. Generally, people have six to eight laser hair removal treatments staggered over four to eight weeks. With each treatment, the actively growing hair follicle is destroyed.
Conversely, different body parts require different schedules as hair growth cycles on different parts of the body vary. We recommend four to six weeks in between treatments for the face and six to eight weeks for all other parts of the body. To allay customers’ doubts, we provide a 3-year warranty on our laser hair removal treatments, giving our clients peace-of-mind on the number of times they may need to achieve their desired hair free results.
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Lastly, what’s next for you?
I wish to raise interest in the beauty & aesthetics trade among locals and PRs, continue to develop my own leadership horizon, and to bring fresh minds into my team.
Once you’re done reading this story about the wonders of an OLED laser and booked an appointment, click here to catch up with our March 2021 issue.
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