Put simply, the laser targets the pigment in the hair. The light energy is converted into heat, allowing the energy to reach the hair follicle.

This is exactly why dark, coarse hair can respond so well to laser treatment. The treatment is designed to affect the follicle so that progressively less hair grows back.

Not all hairs grow at the same time. That’s why one appointment isn’t enough — convenient as that would be.

We use advanced 4-wave diode laser technology combining 755, 808, 940 and 1064 nm with powerful ICE cooling.

But a good laser alone isn’t enough. The settings are adjusted according to your skin, hair thickness, hair colour, treatment area and the changes that occur throughout your treatment course.

Thick black hairs simply require a different approach from the finer hairs that may remain later on. Leaving the machine on exactly the same setting every time? That’s not how a carefully managed laser treatment course works.

Laser and IPL are not the same. A hair removal laser uses specific wavelengths. IPL — Intense Pulsed Light — uses a broader spectrum of light.

Both technologies can be used for hair reduction, but the way the light energy is delivered is different. So rather than focusing only on claims such as “permanent hair removal” in an advertisement, look at which technology is actually being used.

From the age of 18 you can book a treatment independently.

Under 18? That doesn’t automatically mean laser hair removal isn’t an option. We regularly see younger girls who experience significant unwanted hair growth and feel very self-conscious about it. In situations like these, laser hair removal can make a real difference.

With permission from a parent or guardian, we can assess whether treatment is appropriate. Hormones are still developing at a younger age, which means hair growth may change or increase again later.

But when coarse, dark hair is already causing significant discomfort, laser hair removal can be a very effective way to substantially reduce that hair growth.

In general, the treatment is experienced as very comfortable and virtually painless. Powerful cooling keeps the skin pleasantly cool during treatment, while the laser technology itself works extremely quickly.

You may feel more on areas where the hairs are still particularly thick and coarse, such as the upper area of a Full Brazilian. During the first treatments, this can feel like tingling or tiny pinpricks.

For men, the neck is another example. Hair in this area can be extremely coarse, so some laser pulses may feel like tiny pinpricks.

The good news is that the sensation only lasts for a moment. As the hairs become finer and fewer, treatments usually become increasingly comfortable.

Because your hair changes throughout a good laser treatment course. The thick, dark hairs you have during your first treatment may already be considerably finer and softer a few appointments later.

That’s why we reassess skin type, hair thickness, colour, treatment area and skin response at every appointment.

A laser isn’t a coffee machine with one button for everyone. Carefully selecting and adjusting the settings is an essential part of the treatment.

There is no honest one-size-fits-all answer. Hair colour, hair thickness, skin type, hormones, genetics, treatment area and the hair growth cycle can all influence the number of treatments required.

Thick, dark hair on light to moderately pigmented skin can respond particularly well. Sometimes a difference is noticeable after the very first treatment.

For legs, for example, a treatment course often ends up at around six sessions. Some women are already extremely far along after four treatments, while someone else may need nine or ten.

Underarms regularly require a few more treatments, and a Full Brazilian course can also take longer.

That’s why our pricing is deliberately structured so you don’t immediately have to commit to a huge, expensive package.

You usually won’t have to wait months to notice a difference.

After treatment, the hairs often remain in place for a little while and gradually begin to shed afterwards.

After a few weeks, the difference often becomes increasingly noticeable: fewer hairs, slower regrowth and hair returning softer or finer.

Not every hair grows at the same time, which is exactly why an effective treatment course consists of multiple sessions.

So stories claiming that almost everything is permanently gone after one treatment? We don’t do fairy tales here. What you often do notice quite quickly is that shaving becomes less and less work.

Because laser treatment works particularly well on hairs that are currently in the active growth phase.

Each treatment therefore reaches a new group of active hairs. A few weeks later, other hairs become active.

Between appointments, you’ll often already notice fewer hairs, softer hairs and increasingly slower regrowth.

• Face: approximately 4 weeks
• Underarms & Full Brazilian: approximately 6 weeks
• Arms & legs: approximately 8–10 weeks

These intervals differ because hair grows at its own pace in different areas of the body.

Later in your treatment course, the interval can sometimes be extended. Hardly any hair coming back? Then there is little point in treating again simply because the calendar says so.

Having another treatment sooner usually offers no additional benefit.

If your legs need 8–10 weeks before enough new hair growth appears and you return after only 5 weeks, there simply won’t be enough new hairs in the appropriate growth phase.

More treatments in less time does not mean becoming hair-free faster.

No need to panic. Your entire laser treatment course won’t fall apart because a holiday, illness or a packed diary gets in the way once in a while.

If you’re a few weeks late, we simply continue from there. You certainly don’t have to start all over again.

Laser hair removal can provide a very long-lasting reduction in hair growth.

That’s why we prefer the term long-term hair reduction. In practice, the difference can be enormous: far fewer hairs, softer hair and slower regrowth.

Hormonal changes can influence hair growth again later. If some hair eventually returns, an occasional maintenance treatment may be all that’s needed.

Do we promise that every single hair will be permanently gone? No. Long-lasting, significantly reduced hair growth? That’s exactly what laser hair removal is designed to achieve.

Hormones play an important role in hair growth. Pregnancy, hormonal changes, certain medications and hormonal conditions can cause follicles to become more active later on.

That doesn’t automatically mean your previous laser treatments have worn off. It can also be newly activated hair growth.

There is also a rare phenomenon called paradoxical hypertrichosis, in which laser or light-based treatment can result in increased or coarser hair growth.

Do you have dark, coarse hair? Then the laser has plenty of pigment to target, which is an excellent starting point.

Different skin types can be treated, but the darker or more tanned the skin is, the more carefully the settings need to be adjusted.

Very light, grey, white and extremely fine hairs often contain too little usable pigment.

White and grey hair: usually not. These hairs lack the pigment the laser needs to target.

Very light blonde hair is often unsuitable for the same reason. Results with red hair are generally less predictable than with dark hair.

Dark, coarse hairs contain plenty of melanin and can therefore absorb more laser energy.

A tiny, light, downy hair contains much less pigment and is therefore a far more difficult target.

This can actually mean your treatment course has worked very well. The thickest, darkest hairs often disappear first.

Eventually a hair can become so light or fine that there is no longer enough pigment for the laser to target effectively.

More treatment is not automatically better.

Very fine, downy hair is usually not an ideal candidate for laser hair removal.

Particular caution is advisable on the face and neck because of the rare risk of paradoxical hypertrichosis.

Sometimes choosing not to treat is simply the better advice.

Not all hair follicles are active at the same time. Some follicles may become active later.

Hormones can also play a role, particularly around the chin, neck and face.

That’s why we look at what type of hair is returning and where.

Because it’s one of those areas where many women eventually think: why didn’t I do this sooner?

The hair is often dark and coarse — exactly the type that can respond beautifully to laser treatment. Less shaving, less stubble and often far less irritation and trouble with ingrown hairs.

Want to know more? Discover Full Brazilian laser hair removal.

Yes, but we assess facial hair much more critically.

Clearly visible dark hairs on the upper lip or chin may be suitable. Very fine, downy hair is not something we automatically treat.

Facial hair is also strongly influenced by hormones.

The growth cycle, growth rate and hormonal sensitivity vary between different areas of the body.

That’s why we use approximately 4 weeks for the face and around 8–10 weeks for the arms and legs.

Absolutely. In fact, this is very common.

Underarms + Full Brazilian is a popular combination. Lower legs or full legs can also be added.

View our laser hair removal prices and combinations.

Of course. The back, shoulders, chest, abdomen, underarms and neck are popular treatment areas for men.

Find out more about laser hair removal for men.

Not over a tattoo. Tattoo ink contains pigment and can absorb laser energy.

Dark moles and heavily pigmented spots are also avoided or covered.

Yes, please. Shave the treatment area beforehand according to the treatment advice.

Leave the wax and epilator alone. These methods pull the entire hair out of the follicle.

On the day of your appointment, preferably arrive with clean skin without body lotion, oil or heavy cream.

No, preferably not.

Shaving is absolutely fine. It only removes the part of the hair above the skin.

So during your treatment course: razor yes, wax pot on holiday.

Yes, absolutely. Shaving does not negatively affect your treatment course and does not biologically make hair grow back thicker.

Preferably not. Self-tanner makes the skin appear darker and can make accurate skin assessment more difficult.

Used self-tanner anyway? Just let us know.

That depends on the medication. Some medicines can make the skin more sensitive to light or heat.

Never stop taking prescribed medication yourself just to go ahead with a laser appointment.

Please also read the contraindications.

No, we do not perform laser hair removal during pregnancy.

Upcoming appointments can simply be postponed. After pregnancy, we can reassess how your hair growth develops and when it makes sense to resume.

Tanned skin contains more pigment — and pigment is exactly what laser energy likes to target.

The more tanned the skin, the more carefully the settings need to be selected.

The appointment diary will survive; your skin matters more.

Yes, often you can — as long as the treatment area is not heavily tanned.

Underarms and Brazilian areas are generally much less exposed to the sun than lower legs.

Had a lot of sun or become visibly tanned? Let us know.

No problem. Just let us know about a sunny holiday so your appointments can be planned around it.

Better to treat a few weeks later than to be overenthusiastic with laser on sun-tanned skin.

They usually don’t disappear with a dramatic “poof” during treatment. The hairs may remain visible at first and gradually begin to shed afterwards.

Still seeing hairs a few days later? Don’t panic — and don’t immediately go hunting for them with tweezers.

At Miss. Elegance™, I generally do not see redness after treatment. Powerful ICE cooling keeps the skin intensively cooled.

Occasionally, the skin may feel slightly warm or sensitive afterwards.

There is no downtime or recovery period. Simply give your skin a little rest afterwards. ♡

Yes, you can shower as usual.

Choose lukewarm or comfortably warm water and leave the very long, very hot shower for another day.

I would skip an intense workout, sauna or steam room on the same day.

Just give your skin a little rest.

My advice is: keep skincare pure and simple.

Avoid deodorant, perfume or body lotions with an endless ingredient list immediately after treatment. ♡

Your skin actually needs very little.

Pure aloe vera gel
Choose a pure, preferably organic aloe vera gel without fragrance and with as few additives as possible.

Bepanthen
If your skin feels a little more sensitive, Bepanthen can be a useful option.

My preference remains: pure, gentle and no more than your skin actually needs. ♡

Yes — that can be a lovely additional benefit.

Less hair usually means less shaving and fewer new hairs that can become ingrown.

Yes, please.

Medication, medical conditions, skin concerns, pregnancy, sun exposure and other treatments can affect the safety or suitability of laser hair removal.

Please read the contraindications.

Yes.

They include information about appointments, cancellations, treatments, results, contraindications and responsibilities.

Read the general terms and conditions.