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What to do before laser hair removal
There are a few essential pre-treatment requirements for laser. To ensure a safe and effective treatment it's important to know what to do and when to do it. If you have any questions we can chat through any concerns during your consultation, but hair colour and medical conditions are the two main reasons that laser hair removal may not be right for you.
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Before your Treatment
Here’s a few things you can do to ensure the best results for your treatment.
6 weeks before treatment
3-5 days before treatment
Night before treatment
On treatment day
6 weeks before treatment
No Waxing
Refrain from waxing, plucking or any hair removal except shaving. Why? The hair needs to be in the follicle for the laser to effectively destroy to root. Waxing and plucking removes the root from the follicle, therefore the laser has no target to absorb into.
Avoid Sun
Avoid sun or sun beds. Why? Laser works by targeting the dark pigment in your hair. When you tan your skin produces the same pigment in your skin. The laser cannot distinguish between them and so can also target the skin.
Is my hair suitable?
Med brown
Thick and coarse
Suitable
Black
Thick and coarse
Suitable
Blond
Thin and light
Not Suitable
Light Brown/Red
Thin and light
Not Suitable
Grey/White
Thin and light
Not Suitable
Med brown
Thick and coarse
Suitable
Black
Thick and coarse
Suitable
Blond
Thin and light
Not Suitable
Light Brown/Red
Thin and light
Not Suitable
Book a Consultation
Price on assessment of areas. Only pay for what you need. We all have different bodies so pricing is based on your individual areas. To give you an honest price we need to check all areas are suitable first.
Medical Conditions
Some medical conditions and associated medication are not compatible with laser.
To achieve the best results with no surprises, we have a consultation first. We’ll assess your skin and hair to ensure you are suitable, review your medical history to ensure it’s safe and we’ll make a plan with you that will deliver the best results. We’ll also answer any questions you may have about the process.
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Pre-Treatment FAQs
Here's a few things to ensure the best results for your treatment.
After Waxing
Before Waxing
Comfort during treatment
Getting the best results
Ingrown Hairs
Medication and medical conditions
Shaving, waxing & exfoliation during treatment
Tanning, sun exposure and fake tan
The Treatment Process
After Waxing
Can I shave in-between waxes?
Do I need to avoid anything after my wax appointment?
How do I exfoliate and how often should I be doing it?
How do I get rid of ingrown hairs and will the red marks they leave fade away?
Is waxing permanent?
What is an ingrown hair?
When can I start exfoliating again?
When will I need my next wax?
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