Laser Hair Removal Prep: 

Shave the areas to be treated the night before a session. Unlike waxing, we do not need to see the outer growth of the hair to remove it. 

Skin should be free of any fake tan and it’s vital not to undergo sun or tanning bed exposure 4 weeks before starting your laser hair removal sessions. Wear a SPF 50 and keep the skin thoroughly moisturised. 

For laser hair removal to work, there needs to be a hair follicle present! Do not wax, pluck, or epilate for up to 4 weeks before treatment. Shaving or trimming short as possible is acceptable as this does not eliminate the hair follicle beneath the surface of the skin. 

Before a treatment of laser hair removal, make sure that your skin is clean, dry and free from any cosmetics, lotions, deodorants or make up. 

Wear loose and comfy clothing to your appointment so that you can easily expose the areas to be treated and feel comfortable after the session. 

Laser Hair Removal Aftercare: 

Do not pluck or wax any hair of the area that was treated you can now only shave or trim in between sessions. 

Exfoliate the area when any redness has subsided. This will be approximately one to two weeks after your appointment. 

Avoid extremely hot baths, showers, or steam rooms for at least 48 hours, post-treatment. 

Apply aloe vera gel for 48 hours after, this will help to soothe the skin. 

Avoid any sun or sunbeds for the duration of your course. 

Mineral make-up may be used on any facial areas treated. To avoid any irritation, other cosmetics should be avoided until the skin has had time to heal. 

Avoid the use of deodorants for 24 hours after your treatment, to avoid irritation of the skin. 

Itching is a rare side effect of laser hair removal. However, if this occurs, it’s important not to scratch the affected area as this can break the skin, causing a scab which could lead to scarring. 

Avoiding excessive exercise for up to 48 hours following treatment.