The Truth about Laser Hair Removal

Seeing that laser hair removal season is coming up, I thought I would spill the truth...all of it. Every woman dreams of having a hairless body but far too often do hopefuls spend more than I would like to admit at a med spa and don't get the result they dreamed of. Empty pocketed they head to the drugstore for another razor and it's back to square one. Have you been considering laser hair removal but nervous to take the plunge due to "she said, she said".


Who is a good candidate for Laser?
Really everyone is a good candidate but the results vary on everyone due to skin pigment, and how dark your hair is. Darker skin causes pigment changes...so the lighter the skin, the darker the hair, the better. Which is why my hairy, white body loves laser hair removal haha.

How much does Laser cost?
The price varies due to the laser, where you live and where you are getting it. Under arms are typically are 50-60 per treatment, legs start around 150, and your "you know where" is typically around 100-120 a treatment. It is recommended to get 4-6 treatments. Typically spas have package deals that are cheaper.

What can't you do during/between treatments? 
Avoid sun exposure before AND after laser treatments to reduce the chance of  hyper/hypo pigmentation. Which you do not want! So that is why I said it's "laser hair removal" season because we are moving into fall. 

How long do the results of Laser Hair Removal last?
It is different for everyone, some women will experience tiny grow back throughout the years and get touch ups occasionally and other women it's forever.

My experience from talking to women everyday is that almost everyone experiences a tiny grow back throughout the years and get's a touch up here and there.  What's a quick touch up every five years though, compared to daily shaving!?

Can I shave if I do Laser?
Yes, and thank gosh! But first things first, you MUST stop using any hair removal agent a few weeks before treatment. So, NO waxing, tweezing or Nair.

Really tho, if you are using Nair you should just stop doing that no matter what haha! It is recommended that you shave 1-2 days before getting laser, so don't show up being a jungle woman.

Who do I go to? 
I go to La Via Med Spa and all the girls there are lovely but currently I am seeing the adorable Josie. La Via uses a state-of-the-art Lightsheer, Duet Laser. In normal people terms that means it is pain-free, fast and FDA-cleared for any skin type. I swear to you ladies, it hurts less than waxing and takes a quarter of the time! It's amaze-balls!

Sunday Thoughts

I have always been a passionate person, like overly passionate. I am talking the kind of passionate that keeps you up at night with ideas and inspirations. It is probably the thing that drives me the most nuts about myself and the thing that has led me to my greatest happiness.  Basically a curse and a blessing, but it happens to be the thing that I worry about consuming me. 

I love to create, design and grow. I am obsessed with my career and really with anything girly, sparkly, fabulous and fashion related. I also have always had a desire to inspire and help others around me. I have been on this journey to find my true calling in life and through doing hair and becoming a mother I feel like I am on the right path. I sometimes feel guilty and bad for being so passionate about silly things like lipgloss and braids and glitter. I feel as though my time would be better served by serving someone in some other way that would appear less vain.

Then I remind myself of this ,

You are given gifts, talents and passions to perfect and grow them. You serve those around you by being you. That is good enough, actually that is wonderful. The Lord blesses you with your beautiful gifts to serve others, that is your service. Follow your passions and they will led you to your greatest potential, success and joys. 

My passion is beauty and making others feel and see their own beauty. I am passionate and it is not random, it is my calling. 

My Closet

Today I got to spend the afternoon with these beauties and all of our children.

One of my favorite mommy bloggers and friends Tayli Stowers is the blonde in the middle. She is a mommy of three, a yogi, photographer/designer and blogs about her life, mommy things, parties, DIY things and lots of creative stuff. She really is one of the most talented people I think I have ever met. Everything she touches is gold and she is a super mom to boot. Really, there isn't anything this girl can't do!

Meet Chantelle Fowlks, the carmel beauty on the left. This knock out babe, mommy of two is just as creative as her sister (Tayli Stowers). Her instagram feed is one of my favorite to follow, so bright and cololful. You guys should follow it, and she is just as lovely in person and she looks. I count myself lucky to have spent the afternoon with her.

Then there is the crazy lady on the right haha...

So, if you haven't checked out Recycled Consign and Design then you have to, and you are freaking welcome! Amanda who created this amazing brand/store sells the most amazing designer fashion and this place is located in Cedar, Utah. So lucky me! Never fear, she sells everything online! Follow her on Instagram too!  All of these clothes can be bought so you better get your bum over to her site. 

Floral Crown by Wild Blooms

Dress and lace kimono found here

Floral crown by Wild Blooms

For those of you who don't watch Bachelor in Paradise, congrats for not being trashy like me! I admit it, I like it...maybe love it. These new metallic jewelry tattoos are all the rage. Which you would know, if you watched Bachelor in Paradise haha. Anyways you can buy them at here and here

Ring can be found here

Handmade necklace and bracelet can be found here

Knit kimono found here

Dress can be found here

Floral Crown by Wild Blooms

Poncho can be bought here

Hats similar here and here and here