Laser Hair Removal: Prepare and Care

What is helpful to know before and after your care to have optimal results from your treaments.

Before Your Appointment

Two Weeks Before

  • Avoid sun exposure, tanning beds, and self-tanner.

  • Pause waxing, tweezing, and threading (shaving is fine).

  • Keep skin hydrated and supported with gentle skincare.

  • 7-10 days prior: Stop using products with actives such as: retinoids, exfoliating acids, benzoyl peroxide, brightening actives, and any products that exfoliate, dry, and increase sensitivity

Day Before

  • Shave the treatment area carefully.

  • Skip oils or self-tanner.

  • Use lightweight moisturizer to keep the skin hydrated.

Day Of

Please arrive with clean skin. No oils day of, a light moisturizer is fine. Loose fitting clothes are recommended.

We may need to reschedule if:

  • Skin is sunburned or recently tanned.

  • There are open cuts, irritation, or active skin conditions.

  • You’ve recently waxed or tweezed the area.

  • There is heavy product, oil, or self-tanner on the skin.

After Your Treatment

First 24 Hours

  • Keep skin cool and undisturbed.

  • Avoid heat: hot showers, saunas, workouts.

  • Skip active skincare (retinoids, acids, exfoliants).

  • Apply aloe or a gentle, restorative moisturizer if needed.

Ongoing Care

  • Use sunblock daily on treated areas exposed to sun.

  • Avoid picking or exfoliating too soon.

  • Shedding will occur over the next 1–2 weeks, this is expected.

  • Stay consistent with your treatment schedule for best results.

A Note on Results

Hair grows in cycles, and laser targets active growth.
Consistent treatments lead to the most refined, long-term reduction.