Laser hair removal, explained.
A 4-wavelength medical diode laser with Cryosheer Aqua cooling, suitable across skin tones. Every course begins with a consultation and a patch test.
Light, absorbed by the hair.
The laser delivers a brief pulse of light that is absorbed by the pigment in the hair and converted into heat at the root. That heat disrupts the follicle, so the hair that grows back is finer, slower and sparser.
Our diode laser combines four wavelengths, which is what lets the therapist match the setting to your skin tone and the depth of your hair rather than treating everyone the same way. Cryosheer Aqua cooling chills the skin while the light is delivered, which is why most clients describe the feeling as a warm flick.
Hair grows in cycles, and the laser only reaches hair in its growth phase. That is why a course is a series of sessions spaced four to six weeks apart, not a single visit.
Skin tone and hair colour
The laser targets pigment, so it works on the colour of the hair, not the colour of the skin. Our four wavelengths can be set for lighter and deeper skin tones, and a patch test at your first visit confirms your settings before any area is treated.
All skin tones, with a patch test firstThings that change the plan
None of these rule you out on their own. They change how we plan your course, so tell us at the consultation.
- Recent sun, sunbed or self-tan on the area in the last two weeks
- Waxing, plucking or threading on the area in the last four weeks
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Medication that makes skin sensitive to light
- Tattoos, moles or active skin conditions on the area
Every area, priced plainly.
| Area | Session time | Sessions | Price |
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From first visit to the last session.
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Visit one
Consultation and patch test
Skin analysis, your history, a test patch on the area, and your settings confirmed.
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Session one
The first treatment
The area is shaved and cleansed, then treated in passes with the cooled handpiece. Mild redness for a few hours.
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Every 4 to 6 weeks
The course
Each session catches hair in a new growth phase. Shave between sessions, never wax or pluck.
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Sessions 6 to 8
Finer, slower, sparser
By the end of the course most clients see a lasting reduction in the area.
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After the course
Occasional top-ups
Hormonal or thicker growth may need a top-up now and then. We tell you when.
Laser, waxing and shaving.
| Laser | Waxing | Shaving | |
|---|---|---|---|
| How long it lasts | Lasting reduction after a course | Around three to six weeks | A few days |
| Ingrown hairs | Fewer over time | Common | Common |
| Between sessions | Shave, never wax or pluck | Let the hair grow out first | Repeat every few days |
| Comfort | A warm flick with the skin kept cool | Pulling at the root | Nicks and irritation |
| Skin tones | All, with a patch test | All | All |
Before your session
- Shave the area 24 hours before your session
- No sun, sunbed or self-tan on the area for two weeks
- No waxing, plucking or threading for four weeks, so the root is present
- Arrive with clean skin, no lotion, deodorant or make-up on the area
After your session
- Expect mild redness for a few hours
- Keep the area out of the sun and wear SPF daily between sessions
- Skip hot baths, the gym and fragranced products for 24 hours
- Do not wax or pluck between sessions
Good to know
Does laser hair removal hurt?
Most clients describe it as a warm flick. The Cryosheer Aqua cooling on our diode laser keeps the skin cool while the light is delivered, which is what makes it comfortable.
Is it safe for darker skin?
Yes. A 4-wavelength diode laser can be set for different skin tones. We confirm your settings with a patch test at your first visit.
How many sessions will I need?
Hair grows in cycles, so most areas need a course of 6 to 8 sessions spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart, then occasional top-ups.
How do I prepare?
Shave the area 24 hours before, avoid sun and self-tan for two weeks, and stop waxing or plucking for four weeks so the root is present for the laser.
Start with a consultation and a patch test.
Thirty minutes with a therapist, your settings confirmed, and a course planned around your skin.
Book a consultationor call 066 120 2313