Shave, do not pull
The area must arrive shaved 24 hours beforehand. No waxing, tweezing or hair removal cream in the four weeks before: the laser needs the root intact.
24 h before
Alexandrite laser hair removal
755 nm, the standard in permanent hair reduction thanks to its affinity with melanin. With a prior patch test and settings adjusted to your skin type and each area.
- 15–60 min depending on area
- Patch test beforehand
- 6–8 sessions on average
How it works
The laser only sees hair that is actively growing
The light is absorbed by the melanin in the hair and destroys the follicle with heat. But it only works on hair in its growth phase, and at any given moment only part of it is. That is why several spaced sessions are needed: it is not that the first one “did nothing”.
The number of sessions depends on the area, the thickness of the hair and your hormonal situation. The estimate is made at the assessment and reviewed halfway through.
Areas
Before your session
Four rules that are not negotiable
Skipping any of them reduces the result or increases the risk of burns. They are repeated when each appointment is confirmed.
No sun, no fake tan
No direct sun exposure or sunbeds in the two weeks before or after. Tanned skin absorbs the light and can burn.
2 weeks before and after
Clean skin
No creams, deodorant or make-up on the day of the session. Any residue changes how the pulse behaves on the skin.
On the day
Tell us about your medication
Some medicines cause photosensitivity and mean waiting. Also let us know about pregnancy, tattoos in the area or ongoing dermatological treatment.
At the assessment
What the plan looks like
We never treat on the first visit
First we assess your skin type and do a patch test. That is what prevents problems.
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Assessment and skin type
Skin type, hair colour and thickness, medication and history. The machine settings come from this.
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Patch test
A few pulses on a discreet area and a 48-hour wait to see how your skin reacts before treating the full area.
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Sessions every 4 to 8 weeks
The interval depends on the area: shorter on the face, longer on legs and back. Adjusted to how the hair regrows.
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Maintenance
Once the plan is complete, one or two sessions a year is usually enough. Hormonal areas may need a little more, and we say so from the start.
Frequently asked
What people usually ask
Question not here? Message us on WhatsApp (opens in a new window) and we will answer, no strings attached.
Does it hurt?
It feels like a hot snap. The machine has a cooling system and most people describe it as uncomfortable but manageable. Areas with thicker hair, such as the bikini line or underarms, are felt more.
Does it work on blonde, grey or red hair?
No. The laser needs melanin, so it does not act on hair without pigment. We tell you at the assessment before you pay anything.
Can it be done in summer?
Yes, as long as you can keep the area out of direct sun for two weeks before and after. On legs during August that is rarely realistic, so we plan it for another time.
How many sessions will I need?
Six to eight on average, with a review halfway through. Hormonal areas such as the face may need more, plus maintenance afterwards.
What if I have a tattoo or a mole in the area?
They are covered and not treated. If the tattoo covers much of the area, that area cannot be treated.
Book an appointment
Start with the assessment and the patch test
Free and with no obligation. You leave knowing whether the laser works for your case, how many sessions you need and what the full plan costs.
