How long after treatment does hair shedding typically occur?

Hair shedding after laser hair removal typically occurs 1-2 weeks after the treatment. This timing is associated with the hair growth cycle and the way laser hair removal works. During the treatment, the laser targets the pigment in the hair follicles, impairing their ability to grow hair. It takes time for the affected hair to detach from the follicle and be shed.

Within the first week or two post-treatment, the hair that was in the growth phase (anagen phase) will begin to shed as a natural process, leading to a reduction in visible hair. This sheds hair can sometimes be mistaken for regrowth, but it is part of the effective process of laser hair removal. Understanding this interval is crucial for both practitioners and clients to set expectations regarding the timeline of hair removal results.