Laser Hair Removal

Enjoy smoother skin with long-term hair reduction. Learn how to prepare for your appointment, care for your skin afterward, and get the best possible results.

Quick Facts

⏱ Appointment Time: 15–90 minutes

📅 Treatment Schedule: Every 4–8 weeks

✨ Average Treatments Needed: 6–8+

⬇️ Downtime: Minimal

🌞 Sun Protection: SPF 30+ recommended

Before Your Appointment

  • Shave 24 hours before your appointment.

  • Avoid tanning for 2 weeks.

  • Do not wax or sugar before treatment.

  • Avoid retinol for 3–5 days (if treating the face).

  • Arrive with clean skin.

Immediately After

Normal reactions

  • Mild redness

  • Warmth

  • Small bumps around hair follicles

First 24–48 Hours

  • Avoid hot tubs

  • Avoid saunas

  • Avoid strenuous exercise

  • Avoid direct sun

  • Wear SPF 30+

  • Moisturize regularly

Between Treatments

✔ Shaving is okay

❌ Waxing

❌ Sugaring

❌ Tweezing

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Laser only treats hairs in the active growth phase. Since hair grows in cycles, multiple treatments are needed to target all follicles.

  • Most treated hairs begin shedding 1–3 weeks after your appointment. Gentle exfoliation after 48 hours can help the process.

  • Most clients need 6–8 treatments for the best results. Maintenance sessions may be recommended depending on the treatment area and your hair growth.

  • Yes! Shaving is the only recommended hair removal method between treatments. Do not wax, sugar, or tweeze, as these remove the hair the laser needs to target.

  • Avoid swimming, hot tubs, and lakes for 24–48 hours after treatment to reduce the risk of irritation.

Recommended Home Care

Bushbalm Oil

Helps soothe and hydrate the skin while reducing the appearance of ingrown hairs. Apply daily after waxing, sugaring, or laser treatments once your skin is no longer sensitive.

Bushbalm Exfoliating Scrub

Use 2–3 times per week (starting 48 hours after treatment) to gently remove dead skin cells and help prevent ingrown hairs.

SPF 30+

Protect treated skin from sun exposure by applying a broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher daily. Sun protection helps reduce the risk of pigmentation and protects your results.

Gentle Moisturizer

Keep the treated area hydrated with a fragrance-free moisturizer to support your skin barrier and reduce dryness or irritation.

Need help choosing the right products? Our team would be happy to recommend the best home care routine for your skin.

 

When to Contact Us

Please contact Prairie Crocus Spa if you experience:

  • Severe swelling

  • Blistering

  • Signs of infection

  • Increasing pain

  • Any unexpected reaction