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Sep 22, 2026

Before laser hair removal: six rules

Most weak results come from what happened in the two weeks before the session.

Shave the day before. Wax, sugaring and tweezers remove the root the laser needs to reach.

No tan or self-tanner for two weeks — darker skin absorbs more energy and the risk of burns grows.

Tell us about new medication, especially antibiotics or anything that makes skin sensitive to light.