What happens if you don’t shave before laser hair removal?

Clients should have the hair of the target area still in the follicle but not sticking above the skin. The best way to get that is with a close shave before the treatment. This makes your laser hair removal effective and free of accidents.

What happens if you don’t shave before laser hair removal?

If you were unable to shave your hair or couldn’t remove enough, your laser hair removal technician can remove the rest of it before your treatment. Make sure you don’t shave immediately before your laser hair removal treatment, as this increases the odds for inflammation and swelling.

Do you have to shave every time before laser hair removal?

Shave, don’t wax!

Instead, shave the treatment area 12-14 hours before your appointment. A clean shave with a sharp razor is must, we don’t want the laser targeting longer hairs that sit above the skin, as this runs the risk of causing burns.

How do I prepare my skin for laser hair removal?

1. Shave 12 hours prior to your appointment.
2. To ensure your treatment is effective, the root of the hair needs to be present in the follicle without any hair sitting above the skin.
3. Shower the morning of. …
4. Avoid Sun Exposure and Fake Tan.
5. Wear comfortable clothes.
6. Ask questions