FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I go in the Sun while having laser hair removal?

Avoid sun exposure including Sunbeds 10 days prior and 10 days after treatment, excessive sun exposure can cause hypo or hyper pigmentation of the skin. In between sessions if exposed in the sun wear SPF 30 as a minimum on the areas that have been treated.

Do I need to leave my hair to grow?

Please shave the area to be treated the day before or on the day of treatment, you can continue to shave as much as you like in between sessions.

How often should I be exfoliating the area that is being lasered? 

A few days after treatment then exfoliate every couple of days, it is especially important to exfoliate if you are getting laser hair removal, as it will remove dead hairs from the skin and speed along the hair loss process.

What should I not be doing immediately after treatment? 

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For 24 hours after treatment:

Avoid all heat treatments such as steam rooms, saunas, hot baths, hot showers and excessive exercise.

Avoid all perfumed creams, soaps and lotions on the treatment area. 

Do not touch, pick or scratch the area 

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Can I Wax in between sessions? 

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Do not wax or thread hair from the treatment area.

Do not have electrolysis on the area.

Do not use depilatory creams on the treatment area.

Do not bleach on the treatment area.

Can I use Sunbeds?

Do not sunbathe or use sun‐beds 10 days prior and 10 days after treatment

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Can I use Fake Tan ? 

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Avoid using fake tan, a week prior and week after treatment, if you must wear it please ensure it is completely removed before your session.

Will I be completely hairless after completing all my sessions?

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Laser hair removal will permanently reduce your body hair, but there’s no scientific proof that it can permanently remove ALL body hair. There’s no such thing as total hair removal, no laser or technology can guarantee this. Clients should not expect to be 100% hairless with laser hair removal. This is why the FDA refers to the results from laser hair removal as “permanent hair reduction”.

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Will my hair grow back in the future?

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Yes its a possibility however the hair that does grow back tends to be sparse, fine and lighter in color. Once a client has finished a complete series of laser hair removal treatments, they’ll typically need one or two maintenance sessions each year to maintain results, however some people require less.

How long does it take after a session to start seeing results?

It takes two or three weeks after your first treatment to see a difference, and 6 -10 treatments to get the full result. Most people see significant results after 2 treatments or 8 weeks. You also have to be really regular with your appointments because your hair follicles are all at different stages of their growth, so you want to make sure each one has a chance to get zapped.

Can I use Retinol on my skin while having laser?

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Glycolic acid and retinol creams should be avoided 2 days before and after treatment. I also started using face mists and added extra moisturisers to my regime as I got a bit more dry. It’s recommended that for a 2 week period before and after laser, you avoid chemical peels and similarly you should wait 1 week before using fake tan.

How long should i wait to start my laser session after waxing?

1 Month, leading up to your treatment avoid plucking, waxing, bleaching, and electrolysis treatments.Plucking or pulling hair out by the roots means there won’t be any hair for the laser to target. To manage hair growth before your treatment, shave.

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Why is it important to remove all the hair before my session? 

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It may seem strange to shave right before a laser removal treatment, it’s an important step in the process: the laser targets hair in the active growing stage, and shaving encourages hair to enter this stage.

Can you laser whilst I have make up on?

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Before leaving for your treatment, shower and wash your skin with a gentle cleanser. You want to remove all makeup, dirt, and oil from your skin. Avoid moisturizing before your treatment

What will the Consultation consist of? 

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A consultation with a laser hair removal technician before your first treatment will allow the clinic to assess your health. They will also administer a patch test to determine whether you are a good candidate for the treatment, and which process will work best based on your skin and hair type.

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Why do I have to have 6-10 sessions?

Laser hair removal only targets hair in the active growth phase, so many patients need anywhere between Six and 10 sessions to achieve the desired results, after each treatment, you should notice less and less hair in the targeted area. The hair that does continue to grow should be finer and lighter in color.

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How long will it take for my hair  to fall out ?

Shortly after your treatment, the targeted hair will begin making its way out of the hair follicle, making it look like it’s growing again. But within 10 to 14 days, your hair will reach the shedding stage and begin to fall out, at which time you can gently remove it with a washcloth in the shower or bath.

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How long does a session take?

A full face, or Hollywood appointment only takes around 15/ 20 minutes, including a quick chat. Full Body can take between 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 mins.

What if I suffer from ingrown hairs?

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Lasers can actually help with irritating AF ingrown hairs. “Aside from clearer, smoother skin and permanent hair reduction, laser hair removal also boasts benefits including helping to reduce ingrowing hairs and less irritation of the skin. This is because the treatment encourages hair to grow straight,” 

Will I need top up treatments? 

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Most people report 80-90% percent permanent reduction in hair growth but fluctuating hormones can make hair grow back.

Does shaving make your hair grow back thicker? 

Although you might think your hair is thicker after you shave, it really isn’t. And this is true regardless of whether you shave your bikini area, legs, arms or armpits. When you shave, your razor cuts away the hair from the surface of the skin, but it does not remove the hair entirely, just part of it. The rest of the hair strand and root are still underneath the skin’s surface.Once the hairs start to emerge back through the surface of your skin, they may look and feel thicker due to the blunt end from where the razor cut the hair, but they really aren’t.