HoMedics DUO LITE Manuel D'instructions page 6

I N S T R U C T I O N S F O R U S E
H A I R / S K I N T Y P E S U I T A B I L I T Y
Long Term Hair Reduction – Hair Growth Cycle
Two factors play an important role in optimal long-term hair reduction:
• Hair growth cycle (Anagen, Catagen and Telogen). Anagen is the growth phase while Catagen
and Telogen are the resting phases. Permanent hair reduction can only occur during the Anagen
phase.
• Skin type (according to Fitzpatrick scale). Darker skin contains more melanin, which competes with
the targeted hair for energy light absorption. When more light energy is absorbed in the skin there
is more risk of adverse effects and the epidermis may get damaged.
H A I R C O L O R A N D S K I N T Y P E T A B L E
Treatment is very effective in skin types 1 to 4. For skin type 5, more treatment will be required to
achieve the desired results. This is because greater part of the energy delivered by the unit, will be
absorbed by the skin. It is not recommended to treat skin type 6 because most of the energy would
be absorbed by the skin causing irritation and other adverse effects. Different parts of the body will
respond differently to treatment, areas with high density of hair follicles will generally require more
treatments before hair reduction is noticeable, i.e. underarms will need more treatments than the legs.
As a guide:
- Darker hair will respond better to treatment
- Thick hair will see results more quickly
- The greater the contrast between the skin and hair color (i.e. pale skin, dark hair) the faster and
better the response.
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SUITABLE HAIR
suitable hair
SKIN COLOR
AND SKIN TYPES
and skin types
1 2
4/5 4/5
Black
4/5 4/5
Dark brown
4/5 4/5
Brown
4/5 4/5
Dark blond
Light blond
X X
Red
White/grey
W H A T T O E X P E C T
• A flash of light – it will not harm the eyes when the applicator is applied with full contact to the skin,
on the recommended treatment areas, but avoid looking directly at the flash.
• Fan noise – Lower than that of a hair dryer.
• A pop noise with each pulse – whenever a pulse is activated.
• A sensation of warmth – from the light energy after each pulse.
• A mild stinging sensation - similar to that of being snapped with a rubber band.
3 4 5 6
3/4/5 3/4 1/2/3 X
3/4/5 3/4 1/2/3 X
3/4/5 3/4 1/2/3 X
3/4/5 3/4 1/2/3 X
X X X X
X Do not use
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