Treatment guides

Laser hair removal uses a focused beam of light that is absorbed by the pigment (melanin) in the hair, heating the follicle to reduce future growth. It is one of the most popular longer-term hair-reduction methods in the UK and is typically used on the legs, underarms, bikini area, face, back and chest. Because the light targets pigment, results and safety depend heavily on the match between your hair colour, skin tone and the type of laser used, which is why a proper consultation matters.

Brow lamination is a semi-permanent treatment that reshapes and sets your natural eyebrow hairs into a smoother, fuller, more uniform look. A gentle chemical lifting lotion softens the bonds within each hair so it can be brushed and held in a new direction, then a neutralising (or fixing) lotion resets those bonds to lock the shape in place. A nourishing serum usually finishes the treatment, and many salons offer an optional tint at the same time to add depth and definition. It suits unruly, sparse or downward-growing brows, giving a groomed, brushed-up effect without daily styling.

A chemical peel uses a solution of acids to loosen and lift the outermost layers of skin, encouraging fresher cells to come through. It is a form of controlled exfoliation, and the depth of the peel decides both the result and the risks involved. Superficial peels use gentler alpha and beta hydroxy acids such as glycolic, lactic, mandelic or salicylic acid, and work mainly on the very surface to brighten dull skin, soften the look of uneven texture and support congested or oily skin.

Electrolysis is a method of permanent hair removal that treats one hair at a time. A very fine sterile probe is slid into the natural opening of the hair follicle, alongside the hair, and a tiny amount of energy is released to disable the cells responsible for regrowth. The hair is then eased out with tweezers. It is the only hair-removal method recognised by professional bodies as capable of permanently removing hair, and unlike laser or IPL it works on any hair colour, including grey, red, white and fair hair, and on all skin tones.

Full face waxing is a quick, effective way to remove unwanted hair from the whole face in one appointment, typically taking in the upper lip, chin, cheeks, sides of the face, brows and sometimes the forehead. Warm or hot wax is applied to small sections and removed to lift the hair out from the root, which leaves the skin smooth and slows visible regrowth compared with shaving or plucking.