What Causes Unwanted Hair?
Unwanted hair on the face or body is extremely common and can affect anyone, at any life stage. Rather than the ongoing cycle of shaving, waxing or plucking, longer-term hair reduction treatments target the hair follicle directly for smoother results that last.
Why Does It Happen?
- Genetics and ethnic background — hair growth patterns and density are largely inherited
- Hormonal changes — puberty, pregnancy, menopause and conditions like PCOS can all increase hair growth
- Certain medications, which can affect hair growth as a side effect
- Natural individual variation — hair growth simply varies a lot from person to person
How We Assess It at Cosmetic Skin Co
At your consultation, Lisa will assess your hair colour, thickness, skin tone and the areas you’d like treated, then recommend the most effective option and an estimated course of treatments.
Recommended Treatments
- Laser Hair Removal — Laser Hair Removal — targets the hair follicle at the root for long-term hair reduction over a course of sessions; most effective on darker hair.
- Electrolysis — Electrolysis — treats individual hairs directly, making it suitable for finer, lighter or grey hairs that laser can’t always target, or for smaller precise areas.
Which treatment suits you best depends on your hair colour, thickness and the area being treated — this is exactly what your consultation is for.
Recommended Aftercare
- Barrier B — Barrier B — 10% Niacinamide & Hyaluronic Acid serum that supports and calms skin following hair removal treatment.
- Good Morning Daily Face Sunscreen SPF50+ — Good Morning Daily Face Sunscreen SPF50+ — broad-spectrum daily SPF; treated skin can be more sun-sensitive, so daily protection matters, especially between sessions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is hair removal permanent?
Laser Hair Removal and Electrolysis both offer long-term reduction, though results and permanency vary by individual — Lisa will talk you through realistic expectations at your consultation.
How many sessions will I need?
Hair grows in cycles, so a course of multiple sessions is needed for best results — Lisa will give you a personalised estimate based on the area and hair type.
Does hair removal hurt?
Most clients describe a mild snapping or stinging sensation — comfort levels vary by treatment and area, and can be discussed at your consultation.
Can all hair and skin colours be treated?
Laser Hair Removal works best on darker hair; lighter, finer or grey hair often responds better to Electrolysis. Lisa will recommend the right option for you.
Can I have hair removal treatment in summer?
Yes — summer treatments can still go ahead, as long as your skin is well prepped beforehand and you continue to follow your post-treatment care instructions.
Book a Consultation
Ready to talk about long-term hair removal? Book a free skin consultation with Lisa and get a treatment plan tailored to you.