Laser On Tour brings clinical-grade laser hair removal directly to your home, so there's no travelling, no waiting rooms, and no busy clinics. From your first consultation to your final treatment, you'll be looked after by the same dedicated practitioner. This continuity allows us to truly understand your skin, hair and treatment progress, so every session is tailored to you, not based on notes and records. Unlike many clinics, laser hair removal is all we do. We don't believe in treating clients simply because an appointment is due. Instead, we monitor your progress and treat only when your hair is in the active growth phase (anagen), when laser hair removal is most effective. We treat according to biology, not the diary. This personalised approach helps us achieve outstanding results in fewer sessions. Our practitioners have the time to assess your skin and hair carefully, adjust the laser settings as your hair changes, and deliver the correct number of pulses for the best possible outcome. Every treatment is personalised, never rushed. Being treated at home also means you can relax in familiar surroundings, shower before or after your appointment, wear loose clothing immediately afterwards, and avoid unnecessary travel, all of which helps keep your skin comfortable. Our goal is simple: to exceed your expectations with outstanding results and a truly personal service.

The first thing to understand is that IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) is not a laser. It was widely used for hair removal for many years, but advances in laser technology have made 810nm diode laser a more precise and effective option. As both laser specialists and manufacturer, Laser On Tour has chosen to specialise exclusively in 810nm diode technology — a wavelength widely used by professionals for Skin Types 1 to 5 due to its excellent balance of melanin absorption, penetration depth, safety and comfort. A diode laser produces a single, concentrated wavelength of light that is selectively absorbed by the melanin in the hair. The energy travels down the hair shaft to the deeper structures of the follicle, including the stem cells responsible for future hair growth, damaging their ability to regenerate. IPL, by comparison, uses broad-spectrum light containing multiple wavelengths. Because the energy is less targeted, more is dispersed into the surrounding skin rather than being precisely delivered to the hair structure. This makes IPL less effective at targeting the areas responsible for long-term hair reduction compared with clinical diode laser technology. Our 810nm Diode ICE laser also features a sapphire cooling tip (-9°C), which continuously cools the skin during treatment. This improves comfort while allowing practitioners to safely deliver effective energy levels for optimal results. For clients with Skin Type 6, we currently recommend seeking treatment from a specialist clinic using 1064nm Nd: YAG technology. Its longer wavelength is absorbed less by surface melanin, making it a safer choice for very dark skin tones.

At-home IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) devices can slow hair growth and offer some temporary reduction, but they work very differently from the clinical-grade technology we use. Our 810nm Diode ICE laser delivers a concentrated beam of light directly into the hair follicle at energy levels of up to 30 J/cm². The energy is absorbed by the hair’s melanin (pigment), allowing controlled heat to reach the structures responsible for hair production, including the stem cells and dermal papilla. This damages the hair’s ability to regenerate, significantly reducing future growth. At-home IPL devices are not lasers. They use broad-spectrum light over a wider area and typically operate at much lower energy levels of around 3–6 J/cm². They often do not deliver the precise energy needed to effectively coagulate the stem cells and dermal papilla, meaning they are designed to temporarily slow regrowth rather than achieve long-term reduction. This is particularly important for facial hair, where hormonal sensitivity can influence growth patterns. Fine facial hair treated with lower-energy devices may not respond effectively and, in some cases, ineffective treatment can potentially stimulate further growth rather than achieve the reduction clients are looking for. Repeated home IPL use can also make hairs appear finer or lighter over time. While this may seem like progress, laser relies on melanin to target the hair, meaning finer, lighter hairs can become more challenging to treat professionally afterwards.

Yes. Laser hair removal is a safe, clinically established treatment when performed by appropriately trained professionals using clinical-grade equipment and strict safety protocols and at Laser On Tour, safety sits behind every part of how we operate. Every treatment begins with a detailed consultation and patch test, during which we assess your skin type, hair colour, medical history, medications and lifestyle to confirm laser hair removal is right for you and to build your personalised treatment plan. Practitioner training. Every Laser On Tour practitioner completes our specialist home-visiting laser training programme before treating any client, and holds or is working towards VTCT Level 4 training in Laser and IPL Treatments. They also receive ongoing mentoring and support to keep their standards consistently high. Our own training programme. As pioneers of home-visiting laser hair removal, we've developed a specialist, CPD-certified training programme built specifically for delivering laser treatments safely outside of a clinic setting. Because we're both the treatment provider and the equipment supplier, our protocols are designed around our own 810nm Diode ICE laser, so every practitioner works to the same clinical standard and those protocols have been independently reviewed and approved by a Laser Safety Officer (LSO). Home treatment risk assessment. Before every treatment, your practitioner carries out a full risk assessment of the room you'll be treated in. They're specifically trained to check the treatment area, control reflective surfaces, confirm everyone present is wearing appropriate laser safety eyewear, and make sure every safety procedure is in place before the laser is switched on. One dedicated specialist. You're assigned a dedicated laser specialist who oversees your entire journey, from consultation through to completion. They get to know your skin and hair growth, stay in touch between appointments, review your progress photographs, and time each treatment to maximise results while keeping safety standards front and centre. How long does a laser hair removal appointment take? Treatment times vary by area: most appointments take around 1 hour, while larger treatments such as a full body can take 1.5 to 3 hours and more in some cases. Unlike many high-volume clinics, our practitioners typically see just three clients a day. That's a deliberate choice; it gives them the time to deliver a thorough treatment with the appropriate number of laser shots, rather than rushing you through on a tight schedule. As a home-visiting service, we also save you the time and hassle of travelling, parking and sitting in a waiting room.

To achieve the best results: Do not shave before your consultation and patch test; we need to assess your hair growth and skin before creating your treatment plan. Shave the treatment area 12–24 hours before your treatment appointment. Avoid waxing, plucking or threading, as the hair root must be present for the laser to work effectively. Avoid excessive sun exposure and fake tan for 2 weeks before treatment. Wear factor 50+ in the sun. Ensure the treatment area is clean and free from lotions, deodorant, makeup or self-tan. Prepare a private room where the curtains can be fully closed, to maintain your privacy and control light during treatment. Because your treatment happens at home rather than in a clinic, a little preparation of the space itself goes a long way: a room with good access to a plug socket, enough space to move around comfortably, and where pets or other household members won't need to enter partway through, all help your appointment run smoothly. Your Laser On Tour specialist will also give you personalised preparation advice at your consultation, so your treatment is as safe and effective as possible.

Laser On Tour uses an advanced 810nm Diode ICE laser, designed to target the melanin (pigment) within the hair follicle. The laser energy is absorbed by the pigment, generating heat that travels to the base of the follicle where the hair's stem cells are located. This heat damages the follicle's ability to produce new hair, causing the treated hair to shed over the following days and weeks. Laser hair removal is only effective when a hair is in its active growth (anagen) phase, as this is when it's attached to its blood supply. Because every hair grows independently, only a percentage of your hairs are in this stage at any one time — on average, around 15%, which is why a full course of treatments is needed to catch each follicle as it enters its growth cycle. For most clients, we recommend 8 treatments for optimal results, though the exact number varies by treatment area and by your hormones, genetics and overall health. Conditions such as PCOS, hormonal changes or periods of significant stress can reduce the percentage of hairs in the growth phase, meaning additional treatments may be needed — facial areas, for example, often require more sessions than the rest of the body. What makes Laser On Tour different is that you have the same dedicated laser specialist throughout your entire journey. Between treatments, we stay in regular contact and ask you to share photographs so we can monitor your progress. Rather than simply treating you at fixed intervals, we assess how your hair is responding and will often postpone a session if the majority of your hair isn't yet in the anagen phase. By timing each treatment around your individual hair growth cycle, we maximise the number of follicles treated at every visit, helping you reach the best possible results in the fewest sessions.

No, laser hair removal should not hurt. However, everyone’s pain threshold is different, and some clients may feel more sensation than others. Feeling a little warmth or a quick sensation is completely normal — in fact, it helps our practitioners monitor how your skin and hair follicles are responding so they can adjust the settings accordingly. For fairer skin types, treatment is often virtually painless. Darker skin types may feel slightly more sensation due to the need for different settings and safety considerations. Most clients describe the feeling as a quick flick or the snap of a rubber band against the skin. Our clinical-grade 810nm Diode ICE laser uses advanced sub-zero cooling technology to keep treatments as comfortable as possible. Sensitive areas may feel slightly more noticeable, but sessions are quick and well tolerated by most clients.

Laser hair removal only works on hairs that are actively growing, what's known as the anagen phase and around 15% of your body hair is in this phase at any given time. Because not all hairs share the same growth cycle, multiple treatments are needed to catch each follicle as it becomes active. Most clients achieve their desired results after 8 sessions, though this can vary depending on hair type, skin tone, hormones and treatment area.

Absolutely. Shaving is the only recommended method of hair removal between laser sessions. The laser works by targeting the melanin (pigment) in the hair as it travels down into the follicle, so the hair follicle needs to remain intact for the treatment to be effective. Avoid waxing, plucking or threading between sessions, as these remove the hair from the root and temporarily remove the target needed for the laser to work. Shaving simply trims the hair at the surface while leaving the follicle in place, allowing your next treatment to target the hair effectively.

Not necessarily. In fact, dark, coarse hair often responds exceptionally well to diode laser because it contains more pigment for the laser to target. Everyone's hair growth is different, but many clients notice a visible reduction after even one session. Your specialist will recommend a treatment plan based on your individual goals.

It’s normal to experience mild redness or warmth immediately after treatment, which usually settles within a few hours. For the first 24–48 hours, we recommend avoiding hot showers, saunas, intense exercise and direct sun exposure while your skin settles. Wearing loose clothing and taking a cool shower after your appointment can help keep your skin comfortable. Over the following 1–5 weeks, treated hairs will gradually shed as part of the natural process. We stay in touch, monitor your progress and schedule your next session when new hair enters the active growth phase, ensuring each treatment is timed according to your biology rather than just the calendar.

Yes. Every new client receives a consultation and patch test before starting treatment. This lets us assess your suitability, review your medical history, discuss your goals, and build a personalised treatment plan for the safest, most effective results. Our price list is a guide; your practitioner will assess your hair, skin type and treatment areas during the consultation before confirming your final treatment plan and price.

Laser On Tour's technology treats Skin Types 1 to 5 on the Fitzpatrick scale. We don't currently treat Skin Type 6, because the laser targets pigment, and treating this skin type safely requires specialist cooling technology combined with a different wavelength.

Laser On Tour can treat most areas of the face and body, including: Face (excluding hollows of the under-eye area) Upper lip & chin Underarms Arms Chest & abdomen Back & shoulders Bikini & perineal area Legs Buttocks Feet & toes We can treat most areas where hair growth is suitable for laser. However, every client is assessed individually, as not all hair types respond to laser treatment. Our specialists will recommend the best approach based on your hair growth, skin type and expected results. If you’re unsure whether an area can be treated, simply ask during your consultation.