Laser hair removal is one of the best ways to get rid of unwanted hair for good, but what if your body isn’t responding the way it should? If you’ve ever felt like you need more sessions than usual or noticed stubborn hair regrowth, your hormones might be the reason.

Laser hair removal is supposed to reduce hair, not increase it—so why do some people claim that their hair grew back thicker or darker after treatment? While rare, this phenomenon does happen, and it’s known as paradoxical hypertrichosis (a fancy term for unexpected hair stimulation). If you’re considering laser hair removal or have noticed unusual hair growth after treatment, here’s what you need to know.

So, you just had a microneedling session, and your skin is on its way to that glowy, rejuvenated look. But if you’re itching to get back to your workout routine, you might want to hold off. Exercising too soon after microneedling can lead to irritation, breakouts, and even slow down your skin’s healing process. Let’s break down why.