The wave lengths used in standard IPL targets the melanin in the hair. Since grey, red, white and blonde hair has no melanin, IPL doesn’t work. However, the Anthélia® IPL machine has a separate head for this type of hair that targets the hemoglobin or blood source of the hair instead of the melanin. Since waxing causes a microscopic injury to the skin or blood in the follicle, we wax the area to be treated beforehand for a more successful treatment.

For most people there is virtually no pain.  The feeling of the treatment is extremely variable from one person to another, it depends on the concentration of melanin in the skin and the size and density of the hair.

The Anthélia® IPL can only treat hair in the growth phase.  Approximately 20% of all hairs are in their growth phase at any one time.  Certain “resting” hairs can also become active due to age and hormonal modifications.  Other factors include hair colour and thickness.

Everyone is different and several ( an average of 6) sessions may be needed. After that, only one or two annual maintenance sessions are recommended.

Firstly visit one of our stores for a consultation on your needs.  If you have been shaving allow the hair to grow a couple of days so we can see what we will be treating.  If you have been waxing, you will need to wait 4-6 weeks until the hair has regrown.

DO NOT sunbake, sunbed, spray tan or fake tan for 2 weeks prior to your treatment as tanning of any sort can lead to superficial burning.

Avoid perfumes or any alcohol based treatments on the area to be treated and inform your therapist if you are on any form of acne medication or topical vitamin A.  

Shave the day before your treatment. If it’s your first time it’s best to leave a small area so we can see the hair growth and colour.

For those with blonde/grey/red hair, we need to wax you first. So come in only when your hair is long enough for us to wax.

No sun tanning or sun beds for 2 weeks after your treatment. Sun tanning can result in irregular pigmentation occurring in the treated areas.

Apply topical after Gel on the areas to reduce any irritation.  

We highly recommend a product we sell in store to stop infection. Always apply good quality SPF 30+ daily to avoid irregular pigmentation issues.

In most cases, there are no visible effects.  Therefore the treatment does not interfere with normal activities.

Hair is detached from its nourishment but it still remains in its sheath during the renewal of the epidermis (peeling).

A light exfoliation 10 to 15 days after the session can speed up the rate at which the hair falls out.