LEGS LASER HAIR REMOVAL

Yes. At BARE Laser & Skin, our legs laser hair removal treatments cover the full leg — upper thighs, lower legs, knees, and ankles. You can choose to treat just the lower legs, just the upper legs, or the complete leg depending on your needs and budget. Each session is customized to your skin tone, hair colour, and growth density, so whether your hair is fine on the shins or coarser on the thighs, our technicians will adjust settings for the best possible results across the entire treatment area.

Legs are one of the body's largest surface areas and contain a high density of hair follicles across multiple growth zones. Because not all follicles are active at the same time, laser hair removal is most effective when treatments are spaced 6–8 weeks apart to target each follicle during its active growth phase. Most clients at BARE Laser & Skin require 6–8 sessions to achieve 80–90% permanent hair reduction. You'll typically notice progressively finer and sparser regrowth with each appointment, and many clients see significant improvement after just 3–4 sessions.

Discomfort levels vary depending on the area of the leg being treated. The shin and ankle area, where skin is thinner and closer to the bone, can feel more sensitive than the thigh. Most clients describe the sensation as a quick snap or brief warmth — noticeable but very manageable. Our technicians at BARE Laser & Skin adjust laser settings to your comfort level throughout the session, and many clients find legs treatments more comfortable than they expected, especially compared to waxing. Sessions are also spaced apart giving your skin full recovery time between appointments.

Laser hair removal is classified as a permanent hair reduction treatment — not a one-time permanent removal. After completing your recommended series of sessions at BARE Laser & Skin, most clients experience an 80–90% reduction in leg hair that is long-lasting. Some very fine or light regrowth may occasionally appear over time, particularly triggered by hormonal changes, and an annual touch-up session is sometimes recommended to maintain results. For the vast majority of clients, shaving becomes a rare event rather than a daily ritual.

Yes — shaving is actually required before your legs laser hair removal appointment. Shave the full treatment area 12–24 hours before your session so the laser can target the follicle directly rather than the hair above the skin. Do not wax, pluck, use depilatory creams, or sugar your legs in the 4–6 weeks leading up to your appointment, as these remove the follicle the laser needs to target. Avoid spray tans, self-tanners, and sun exposure on your legs for at least 2 weeks before and after treatment. Come to your appointment with clean legs — no lotions, oils, or deodorant on the skin. Wearing loose, comfortable clothing (like loose pants or shorts) to your session will make it much easier to treat the full leg area.