Laser Hair Removal: Prepare and Care
What is helpful to know before and after your care to keep your treatment with, effective and restorative.
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
Avoid introducing new or active products (retinoids, acids)
Day Before
Shave the treatment area carefully
Skip lotions, oils, or self-tanner
Keep skin simple and well hydrated
Day Of
Please arrive with clean, product-free skin
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 SPF 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.
If you want, I can match this exactly to your electrolysis page so both feel cohesive and on-brand.