Underarms

Underarms feels like a warm rubber band flicking the skin — enough to notice, not enough to dread. Most clients read their phone through it. The sensation is briefest on fine-hair areas (upperlip, chin); slightly more on dense or coarser patches. Jas cools the skin in passes, so by session two or three most clients find it easier than the first, as the hair thins and the device needs less energy to target what remains.

No — and this matters. Active tan (from sun, sunbed, or gradual self-tan) changes how the laser reads the skin and risks burns or pigmentation. You need four weeks clear of UV exposure and two weeks clear of fake tan before Underarms. If you're booked and your skin has changed since the consultation, message Jas before the appointment — rescheduling costs nothing, a burn costs months of recovery.

Hair grows in three phases — only one (anagen) is laser-responsive. That's why single sessions thin rather than clear, and why 4–6 weeks between sessions matches the cycle for most skin types. The x5 course (£170) is priced for the number of sessions that gets Underarms to near-permanent reduction for most clients. Some people need a touch-up at 18–24 months; others don't. You can always start with a single session (£40) to see how your skin responds before committing.

A short list. Roaccutane / isotretinoin requires a 6-month gap after your last dose. Certain antibiotics (tetracyclines) and photosensitising herbal supplements (St John's Wort) raise burn risk — pause for two weeks before a session, or reschedule. Blood thinners, hormone treatments, and most prescription medications are fine; Jas will ask you through a short health form at the consultation and flag anything relevant. Bring your current medication list to the first appointment.

Plan to finish your last session at least four weeks before sun exposure, and book the next session four weeks after returning. Direct sun on freshly-treated skin causes pigmentation that lingers for months. Realistic example: holiday in July → sessions through April-June, pause, resume in late August. Jas can map your course timing around any travel dates at consultation — bring the dates and she'll schedule backwards.

Skip deodorant for 24 hours minimum after each session. Spray and gel deodorants contain alcohol and fragrance that irritate freshly-treated skin; cream or natural roll-on is fine from day two. Antiperspirant from day three. Bonus most clients don't expect: by session three or four, daily deodorant becomes optional — the bacteria that cause underarm odour need hair to anchor to, and once the hair is gone, the odour problem largely resolves itself.

It's the area Jas treats most often for a reason. By session four most women stop shaving entirely; by the x5 course at £170 most stay smooth between maintenance visits 18-24 months apart. Gym, swimwear, sleeveless tops, formal events — no more emergency shaving the night before, no more deodorant staining, no more ingrown bumps. The course pays for itself within a year compared to monthly waxing or annual razor refills.