Laser hair removal that works on every skin tone.

Yes — with the right laser. Older Alexandrite systems could only safely treat skin types I to III, because the laser struggles to tell the difference between pigment in the hair and pigment in the skin. The Motus AY solves this with Moveo delivery: lower energy, spread across repeated passes, with a cooled sapphire tip in constant contact with the skin. It's the first FDA-approved Alexandrite laser cleared for all skin types, I through VI. Your patch test confirms it for your skin specifically before we begin.

Far less than you're expecting, and far less than waxing. Traditional lasers fire single high-energy pulses, which is where the familiar elastic-band snap comes from. Moveo builds heat gradually while the cooled tip glides over the skin, so most people describe it as warm rather than sharp. No numbing cream needed for the vast majority of areas.

Six to eight is typical for most areas, spaced four to six weeks apart, which is why our prices are listed as courses as well as single sessions. The 10-session course is priced to be the best value. Hair grows in cycles and the laser only affects follicles in their active growth phase, which is why a course is necessary rather than a one-off.

Hormone-driven areas need more — chin, upper lip and jawline commonly run to eight or ten sessions, and a full beard reduction can be more again. If you have PCOS, expect a longer course and occasional top-ups. We give you a realistic number in writing after your patch test rather than a guess on day one.

Yes, always, and it's free. A small area is treated so we can see how your skin reacts over the following 24 to 48 hours. It's non-negotiable for your safety and it needs repeating for each new area of the body. You'll have your consultation and patch test in the same visit.

Stop waxing, plucking, threading and epilating four to six weeks before you start — the laser needs the follicle intact to work. Shaving is fine and actively encouraged.

Shave the area closely the day before. Come with clean skin: no make-up, moisturiser, deodorant or fake tan on the areas being treated. Avoid sun exposure and sunbeds for two weeks beforehand.

Expect mild redness and a slight warmth for a few hours, occasionally up to a day. Keep the area cool and moisturised with something plain and unfragranced.

For 24 to 48 hours: no hot showers, saunas, steam rooms, swimming pools or intense exercise. Skip deodorant if underarms were treated. Avoid retinoids, acids and scrubs on the area for three to seven days. Use SPF 30 to 50 daily on any treated skin that sees sunlight, for at least two weeks. You'll get all of this in writing after your first session.

Not straight away. A fresh tan raises the pigment in your skin, which changes how the laser behaves and increases the risk of a burn or pigment change. Leave it around two weeks after real sun exposure, and longer if you've caught the sun badly. Fake tan must be fully washed off — it doesn't protect you, but it does interfere with the treatment. Book your course around your holidays rather than the other way round, and we'll help you plan it.

Honestly, not reliably. The laser targets melanin, the pigment in the hair itself. Dark brown and black hair responds best; light blonde, white, grey and true red hair contain very little melanin, so there's not enough for the laser to find. Fine fair hair responds better with the Motus AY than most systems, but we'll tell you plainly at your consultation if laser isn't the right route for you rather than take your money.

Yes, and it's one of the most common reasons women come to us. Polycystic ovary syndrome keeps stimulating new hair growth, so laser reduces and manages the hair rather than eliminating it permanently. Plan for a longer initial course and periodic maintenance sessions afterwards. Results are still significant — most clients find it transforms how much time they spend managing hair.

We don't treat during pregnancy. There's no evidence laser harms a pregnancy, but it hasn't been formally studied in pregnant women, and hormonal changes make results unpredictable anyway. We'd rather wait. Breastfeeding is generally fine away from the chest — mention it at your consultation and we'll advise.

A few. Tell us at consultation if you have a history of hyperpigmentation, melasma, eczema, psoriasis, vitiligo or keloid scarring, if you're on Roaccutane or photosensitising medication, or if you're prone to cold sores and want the area around the mouth treated. None of these are automatic refusals, but they change how we plan and pace your treatment. That's exactly what the consultation is for.

Yes. Consultation and patch test are free as part of our opening offer, with no obligation to book anything afterwards. You'll get honest advice on whether laser suits your skin and hair, a realistic session count and a total cost — then you go away and think about it if you'd like to.

We're at 127 Wandsworth High Street, London SW18 4JB — around a ten-minute walk from Wandsworth Town station, with several bus routes along the High Street. We're easy to reach from Earlsfield, Putney, Southfields, Battersea, Clapham Junction and Tooting. Message us on WhatsApp for current availability and we'll find you a time.