Laser Hair Removal

We say an absolute minimum of 6 sessions, however most people need on average 8-12 sessions. After this, we recommend maintenance sessions once a year to keep stray hairs at bay. Hormonal changes and other factors can mean that you may need some extra sessions.

Treatments are spaced between 4-8 sessions depending on the area being treated. This will be discussed and planned for you at your consultation.

The key difference lies in the technology. Laser hair removal uses a single, focused wavelength of light for precise targeting and deeper penetration, making it more effective for long-term results. IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) uses a broad spectrum of light, which is less targeted and generally less powerful- often requiring more sessions and being less effective on certain hair/skin types. In short: laser is stronger, more precise and delivers better results.

Most clients describe the sensation as a quick, warm flick- similar to a light elastic band snap. Our machine has an advanced cooling system to make the treatment as comfortable as possible for you. 

Like with all laser technology- blonde, red and grey hairs cannot be targeted as they contain very little to no melanin. We will always be completely honest with you at your consultation. Lighter haired clients can eventually see results but it is a much longer process.

Laser hair removal uses concentrated beams of light to target the melanin (pigment) in the hair. The light is absorbed by the pigment and travels down to the hair follicle. The light energy is converted into heat which heats the follicle destroying it. The hair follicle is now unable to grow new hair. 

It is important to note that laser is only effective on hairs in certain stages of their growth. It will only target hairs in the anagen (active growing) stage. This is only about 20-30% of hairs at any one time, which is why multiple sessions are needed.

Tanned skin can be treated, however you must not have been on a sun bed or out tanning in the sun for 10 days before and 10 days after your treatment. Whilst your course of treatment we also highly recommend using SPF 30 or higher. 

We also won't be able to treat you if you have false tan on, so please avoid putting it on within 7 days before your treatment and make sure it is all removed before you come in. You can apply fake tan 24 hours after your treatment. If you do arrive with fake tan on, we won't be able to treat you and you will be charged 50% of your treatment cost.

You must book for a free consultation and patch test before starting treatment, this is to make sure you're suitable to treatment and make sure your skin reacts well to the laser. 

You must be 18 or over to have laser.

You can't have laser if you are currently pregnant, we recommend waiting a minimum of 3 months post-pregnancy to start laser to give your hormones time to settle.

If you are on any medication we will check this with you at your consultation, we may advise you to get consent from your GP before going ahead with treatment. Some medications can cause you to become more sensitive to the light from the laser which would then make you unable to have the treatment.