IPL Hair Removal
Advanced IPL Hair Reduction
IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) Hair Removal is a results-focused treatment designed to progressively reduce unwanted hair while supporting skin health.
Treatments are tailored to your skin tone, hair colour and treatment area, with settings selected individually to support safe, effective long-term hair reduction.
A consultation may be recommended before commencing treatment to assess suitability and plan your treatment programme.
Who IPL Hair Removal May Be Suitable For
IPL Hair Removal may be suitable if you are looking to:
reduce unwanted hair long-term
experience less regrowth between appointments
reduce your reliance on shaving or waxing
minimise concerns associated with frequent hair removal, such as ingrown hairs
treat suitable areas of the face or body
IPL works by targeting pigment within the hair, so it is generally most effective where there is sufficient contrast between the hair and surrounding skin.
Results and suitability vary according to hair colour, skin tone, hormonal influences, treatment area and consistency with your treatment schedule.
Treatment Areas
Our IPL Hair Removal menu is organised by individual facial and body areas so you can book the treatment that matches what you need.
Facial IPL Hair Removal
Lip IPL
Targets unwanted hair across the upper lip area.
Chin IPL
For unwanted hair across the chin area.
Sides of Face IPL
Treats unwanted hair through the sides of the face.
Lip + Chin IPL
Combines treatment of the lip and chin in one appointment.
Full Face IPL
For more comprehensive facial hair reduction across the face.
Full Face + Neck IPL
Combines full-face IPL Hair Removal with treatment of the neck.
Body IPL Hair Removal
Underarm IPL
Bikini Line IPL
G-String IPL
Brazilian IPL
Half Leg IPL
Full Leg IPL
Half Arm IPL
Full Arm IPL
Full Back IPL
Full Chest IPL
Combination IPL Hair Removal
For clients treating multiple areas, our current menu also includes:
Brazilian + Underarm IPL
Full Leg + Bikini IPL
Full Leg + Brazilian IPL
Full Leg + Underarm IPL
Full Leg + Brazilian + Underarm IPL
For current pricing and appointment availability, please refer to our online booking system.
Enhancements
Additional small areas may be available as enhancements to an existing IPL treatment where appropriate. Current options can be viewed through online booking.
How IPL Hair Removal Works
IPL delivers controlled pulses of light into the skin. Pigment within suitable hair absorbs this light energy, which is converted to heat and used to disrupt the follicle's ability to produce future hair growth.
Hair grows through different stages, and IPL is most effective when the hair is in an active growth phase.
Because not all hairs are in the same stage at the same time, a series of treatments is required to progressively target active follicles.
What to Expect
During Treatment
Before treatment, your therapist will assess the skin and treatment area and select appropriate settings.
Most clients describe IPL as brief warmth or a snapping sensation as each pulse is delivered.
After Treatment
Temporary redness, warmth or mild follicular swelling may occur following IPL and generally settles as the skin recovers.
Some treated hairs may appear to continue growing before gradually shedding from the follicle over the following days or weeks.
Before Your Treatment
To support safe and effective IPL Hair Removal:
shave the treatment area as instructed before your appointment
do not wax, tweeze, thread or epilate the treatment area between IPL sessions
avoid unnecessary sun exposure and tanning before treatment
do not apply self-tan to the treatment area before your appointment
arrive with the treatment area clean and free from deodorant, makeup, oils or creams where possible
tell your therapist about any new medications, supplements, medical conditions or changes to your health
tell your therapist if you have experienced increased sun exposure, tanning or any skin reaction since your previous appointment
Do not stop prescribed medication without advice from the prescribing health professional. If you are unsure whether a medication or product affects your suitability for IPL, contact us before your appointment.
Contraindications & When We May Need to Postpone Treatment
IPL Hair Removal may need to be modified or postponed if treatment cannot be performed safely.
Please tell your therapist if you:
have recently tanned or experienced significant sun exposure
have sunburn, broken skin, infection, significant irritation or active inflammation in the treatment area
are using medication or products that may increase photosensitivity
have recently undergone a procedure or treatment affecting the area
have experienced an unusual reaction to IPL or another light-based treatment
have tattoos, permanent makeup or other pigmented areas within the proposed treatment zone
have any medical condition or change in health that may affect your suitability for light-based treatment
Suitability is assessed individually. Your therapist may recommend delaying treatment or obtaining medical clearance where appropriate.
Results & Treatment Plans
IPL Hair Removal provides gradual hair reduction rather than instant permanent removal.
A series of appointments is normally required because treatment effectiveness depends on the natural hair-growth cycle.
Over time, suitable treated hair may:
grow back more slowly
become finer
become less dense
require less frequent removal
Maintenance treatments may be required over time.
The number of treatments and interval between appointments varies according to the area, hair growth, skin and individual response.
Aftercare
Your therapist will provide treatment-specific aftercare following your appointment.
As a general guide:
avoid unnecessary heat, friction or irritation while the skin is recovering
avoid picking, scratching or heavily rubbing the treated area
avoid strong active skincare directly over sensitive treated skin until it has settled
protect exposed treated areas from sun exposure
use broad-spectrum SPF as directed
do not wax, tweeze or epilate between IPL appointments
For complete instructions, please see our IPL Hair Removal Aftercare page.
FAQs
Is IPL Hair Removal permanent?
1
IPL is best described as long-term hair reduction.
Successfully treated follicles may stop producing hair, while other follicles can remain active or become active over time due to factors such as hormones, age and natural hair-growth cycles.
Maintenance treatments may therefore be required.
How many IPL Hair Removal treatments will I need?
2
There is no single number that applies to everyone.
Your treatment plan depends on the area being treated, hair density and colour, skin type, hormonal influences and your response to treatment.
Your therapist will review your progress throughout your programme.
Why do I need several treatments?
3
Hair grows through different stages.
IPL is most effective when a suitable hair is actively connected to the follicle. Because only a proportion of hairs are in this stage at any one time, appointments need to be repeated as new hairs enter the active growth phase.
Can IPL treat blonde or red hair?
4
Sometimes, but results are more limited.
Traditional IPL relies heavily on pigment within the hair, so darker hairs generally respond best. Our eLight technology combines light energy with radiofrequency, which may allow some lighter blonde or red hairs to respond where conventional IPL alone may be less effective.
Results are still less predictable than with darker pigmented hair. Very light blonde, grey and white hairs may be better suited to Electrolysis.
Your therapist will assess the hair and skin and advise whether IPL/eLight is worth pursuing.
Can I wax between IPL appointments?
6
No.
Waxing, tweezing, threading and epilating remove the hair from the follicle, leaving IPL without the target it requires.
Shaving is generally the preferred method of hair removal between IPL treatments.
What if my hair growth is hormonal or related to PCOS?
5
Hormonal hair growth requires an individual treatment plan.
Where there is a significant amount of suitable dark terminal hair, IPL/eLight may be useful for reducing the bulk of the hair efficiently. Electrolysis can then be used for lighter, resistant or isolated hairs that remain.
Neither treatment addresses the underlying hormonal cause, so new hairs may develop from previously inactive follicles over time and maintenance may still be required.
Your therapist will assess the hair type, skin, treatment area and growth pattern before recommending IPL, Electrolysis or a combination of both.
Can IPL help with ingrown hairs?
7
Reducing the amount and density of suitable hair can help reduce the repeated hair removal and regrowth associated with ingrown hairs for some clients.
Existing inflamed or infected areas may need to settle before treatment.
Can IPL be used on all skin tones?
8
Suitability depends on your individual skin tone, hair colour and the technology being used.
Because IPL targets pigment, skin tone must be carefully assessed to determine whether treatment can be performed safely and effectively.
Your therapist will assess this before treatment.
Is IPL Hair Removal painful?
9
Sensation varies according to the treatment area and individual sensitivity.
Most clients describe a brief warm or snapping sensation during each pulse. Settings are selected according to your skin, hair and treatment response.
Should I choose IPL or Electrolysis?
10
That depends on the hair and treatment area.
IPL is generally better suited to reducing larger areas of appropriately pigmented hair.
Electrolysis treats individual follicles and can be particularly useful for smaller areas and light, grey, red or white hairs that IPL cannot effectively target.
Your therapist can recommend the most appropriate option.
Pricing & Bookings
Pricing varies according to the treatment area selected.
For current treatment options, appointment times, pricing and availability, please refer to our online booking system.
Ready to Book?
If you are considering longer-term hair reduction, we can assess your skin, hair and treatment area and recommend an appropriate IPL treatment plan.