Skincare journal
What are the options for unwanted hair?
Hair colour and skin tone both affect what is appropriate, which is why suitability is confirmed in person. These are the hair treatments offered at our Surrey clinic.
The main difference between the two hair options at our Surrey clinic comes down to what the laser can "see." Nd:YAG and Alexandrite laser hair removal targets the pigment in the hair itself, so it tends to suit dark, coarse hair; hair blanching uses a pico laser to lighten the pigment of hair that conventional laser hair removal cannot effectively treat, such as very fine, light or grey hair. Because hair colour and skin tone both influence which approach is appropriate, the right choice is confirmed during your in-person assessment rather than chosen from a page.
Laser hair removal is typically approached as a series rather than a single visit, because hair grows in cycles and only actively growing hairs respond well at any given appointment. Many clients notice gradual thinning and slower regrowth over their sessions, and the number of treatments is customised to the area, your hair and skin, and how your skin responds. Between appointments we generally recommend shaving rather than waxing or plucking, since the follicle needs to stay intact for the laser to work as designed.
If shaving and waxing have left you with recurring ingrown hairs, laser hair removal may help by reducing how much hair grows back in the treated area, which is one reason many people in Surrey and the Fraser Valley explore it. A consultation lets us look at the area in person, review your history and set honest expectations before anything begins. Anything that looks atypical, such as a changing spot or persistent irritation, is referred to a physician rather than treated.
Unwanted hair treatments at our Surrey clinic
Each option below links to its full treatment page, where you will find what the treatment involves, the technology we use for it and the questions clients ask most.
Nd:YAG & Alexandrite LHR
At Skinholic Aesthetics & Laser in Surrey, BC, we offer advanced clinical laser hair removal designed to reduce unwanted hair. Over time, constant shaving routines, hidden ingrown hairs…
Laser Hair Removal & Laser TreatmentsRead the pageHair Blanching
Hair blanching is a pico laser treatment we offer for hair that conventional laser hair removal is not able to work with. It is assessed individually: a consultation and patch test come…
Laser Hair Removal & Laser TreatmentsRead the pageHow we decide
Choosing between laser hair removal and hair blanching.
We do not sell treatments at the door. The first visit is for assessing your skin in person, going through your history and what you are taking, and setting out what each option can and cannot do for you. Your first consultation is free, with no obligation to book.
Treatments in this guide
Questions & answers
Questions about unwanted hair treatments.
Common questions about this topic. Your own plan is confirmed at a free consultation.
Our Surrey clinic offers Nd:YAG and Alexandrite laser hair removal for unwanted hair on the face and body, plus hair blanching for hair that conventional laser hair removal cannot effectively treat. Which option suits you is confirmed at a free in-person consultation, since hair colour and skin tone both affect what is appropriate.
Our dual-wavelength platforms are designed to treat a range of skin tones by matching the wavelength to your skin and hair. The safest approach for your individual skin is confirmed during an in-person assessment, which is why suitability is always reviewed before any treatment begins.
Hair blanching is a pico laser treatment that lightens the pigment of unwanted hair when conventional laser hair removal is not suitable, such as with very fine or light hair. It is assessed individually with a consultation and patch test, whereas standard laser hair removal targets darker, coarser hair directly.
Because it reduces how much hair regrows in the treated area, laser hair removal may help many clients who struggle with ingrown hairs from shaving or waxing. Your consultation looks at the area in person and sets out what the treatment can and cannot do for your situation.
The number of sessions depends on the treatment area, your hair and skin, and how your skin responds, since hair grows in cycles and only some follicles are treatable at each visit. A personalised plan is built after your in-person skin assessment at either our Surrey or Aldergrove clinic.
Cost depends on the treatment area, the number of sessions, and the plan customised for you, so it is confirmed after your assessment rather than quoted in advance. Your first consultation is free with no obligation to book, and we explain your options clearly before anything begins.
Next step
Find your unwanted-hair plan at a free consultation.
Book a consultation and we will build a plan around your skin, and your timeline. We explain what each option can and cannot do, and set honest expectations before anything begins.
Your first consultation is free, with no obligation to book.
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