TADCASTER · NORTH YORKSHIRE · NEAR YORK
IPL HAIR REDUCTION IN TADCASTER
Less shaving, no more growing it out, and smoother skin. Our IPL hair reduction uses SkinBase technology to gently reduce unwanted hair over a course of sessions.
Every client starts with a free consultation and patch test, so we can check IPL is right for your skin and hair before you spend a penny.
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FREE CONSULTATION & PATCH TEST
TRAINED & INSURED THERAPISTS
SKINBASE IPL TECHNOLOGY
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WHAT IS IPL?
IPL stands for Intense Pulsed Light. It's a salon treatment that gives permanent hair reduction over a course of sessions.
Gentle pulses of light pass through the skin and are absorbed by the colour in the hair. This heats the hair at the root and slows its regrowth.
WHY A COURSE?
Hair grows in cycles, and IPL only works on hairs in their active growing stage. Not every hair grows at the same time, so a course of sessions a few weeks apart catches each hair as it grows.
IPL OR LASER?
Both use light to reduce hair. IPL uses a broad spectrum of light that can be adjusted to suit your skin and hair, and its larger treatment window covers more skin with every pulse, so sessions are quick. It’s also often more affordable than laser. We’ll talk you through it all at your free consultation.
THE BENEFITS
WHY CHOOSE IPL?
LESS SHAVING
Less hair, and what grows back is finer and slower.
NO GROWING IT OUT
Unlike waxing, you shave before each session. No awkward in-between stage.
SMOOTHER SKIN
Many people find they get fewer ingrown hairs.
SAVES MONEY OVER TIME
No more monthly waxing appointments, year after year.
QUICK APPOINTMENTS
Small areas take around 10 to 15 minutes.
LONG-LASTING RESULTS
A course of sessions, then just 1 or 2 top-ups a year.
PRICES
IPL PRICE LIST
Book a single session, or save up to a third with a course of 6. Your consultation and patch test are always free.
PAY YOUR WAY
Pay for your course in full, or pay monthly as you go at the course price.
ANOTHER AREA?
Looking for back, chest or full arms? Get in touch for a price.
HOW IT WORKS
YOUR IPL JOURNEY
From your first chat to smoother skin, here's what to expect.
WHEN'S THE BEST TIME TO START?
Autumn and winter. Treated skin needs to stay out of the sun during your course, so starting now means you're well on your way by spring.
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Free consultation and patch test (15 minutes). We talk through your goals, check your skin and hair type, go through a medical questionnaire and consent form, and test a small patch of the area.
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Your first treatment, at least 24 to 48 hours after your patch test.
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Your course, usually around 6 sessions, every 4 to 6 weeks. You'll notice less hair, growing back finer and slower, as the course goes on
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Top-ups, usually 1 or 2 a year to keep your results.
SUITABILITY
IS IPL RIGHT FOR ME?
IPL WORKS BEST ON
Darker hair. The light needs the colour in the hair to work, so it won't work on white, grey, light blonde or red hair.
Treatments are for over 18s.
IT MAY NOT BE SUITABLE, OR YOU MAY NEED TO WAIT, IF YOU
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Are pregnant or breastfeeding.
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Have a tan, sunburn or self tan on the area.
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Have waxed, plucked or threaded the area in the last 8 weeks.
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Take medication that makes your skin sensitive to light.
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Have a tattoo on the area.
Not sure? Book your free consultation and we'll check everything together.
AFTERCARE
LOOK AFTER YOUR SKIN
Redness and warmth for up to 24 hours is normal. A cold compress (not ice) or aloe vera can help.
24 HOURS
No make-up on the treated area.
48 HOURS
No hot baths, hot showers, saunas, steam rooms or chlorinated pools. No bleaching creams or perfumed products. Don't pick or scratch.
72 HOURS
No shaving.
1 TO 2 WEEKS
No exfoliating or peels for 1 week. No sun, self tan or hair removal creams for 2 weeks.
6 WEEKS
SPF 30+ every day, and no sunbeds.
BEFORE YOUR TREATMENT
GET READY
8 WEEKS BEFORE, AND THROUGHOUT YOUR COURSE
No waxing, plucking or threading. Shaving is fine.
4 WEEKS BEFORE, AND BETWEEN TREATMENTS
No sun exposure, sunbeds or self tan.
1 WEEK BEFORE
No intense exfoliation, microdermabrasion or peels.
24 TO 48 HOURS BEFORE
No bleaching creams or perfumed products on the area. No sun cream on the area for 24 hours.
ON THE DAY
Wear loose clothing over the area and drink plenty of water. Avoid strongly chlorinated pools just before.
GOOD TO KNOW
IPL QUESTIONS
Does it hurt?
Most people say it feels like a warm snap of an elastic band. Any redness usually settles within 24 hours.
How many sessions will I need?
Usually around 6, every 4 to 6 weeks. Some areas, especially on the face, can take longer because of hormones. We'll give you an honest idea at your consultation.
Is it permanent?
IPL gives permanent hair reduction, not complete removal. Most people keep their results with 1 or 2 top-ups a year.
Do I need to grow my hair?
No. You shave the area before each session, so there's no awkward growing-out stage like waxing.
Can I keep waxing between sessions?
No. Waxing, plucking and threading remove the hair from the root, and IPL needs the root there to work. Shave instead. If you wax now, stop at least 8 weeks before your first treatment.
Is it safe?
Our therapists are trained in IPL and fully insured. You'll wear protective goggles during every treatment, and we patch test before your first session.
Can I pay monthly?
Yes. Pay for your course in full, or pay as you go at the course price.
TOTALLY POLISHED
IPL hair reduction, facials and nails in Tadcaster, North Yorkshire · Est. 2015