Laser Hair Removal

At Essence, laser hair removal is delivered with care, discretion and clinical expertise.

• Intimate hair removal expertise: We understand how personal treatments such as Hollywood, Brazilian and bikini laser hair removal can feel. Our clinic provides a private, supportive environment where your comfort and dignity come first.
• Support for PCOS and menopause: Hormonal changes can lead to unwanted facial or body hair. We regularly treat chin, lip and jawline hair associated with PCOS or menopause, offering longer-term reduction than shaving or waxing.
• All-body treatment options: From underarms and legs to chest and back, our IPL technology allows us to safely treat a wide range of areas.
• Local, trusted clinic: Based in Maryport and serving Whitehaven and the wider Cumbria area, treatments are carried out by qualified practitioners focused on safe, effective results. Our reputation is supported by strong Google reviews from local clients.

IPL Laser Hair Removal uses controlled pulses of light to target the hair follicle, disrupting regrowth and gradually reducing hair density. Unlike temporary methods such as shaving or waxing, IPL offers smoother skin and longer-lasting results when completed as a course of treatments.

Areas We Commonly Treat:

• Intimate areas: Bikini line, Brazilian and full Hollywood
• Face: Chin, upper lip, cheeks and jawline, ideal for hormonal hair growth
• Body: Legs, arms, underarms, chest, back and shoulders

Consultation and patch test: We discuss your goals, review your medical history and carry out a patch test to confirm suitability.

Before your session: Shave the area 24 hours before treatment. Avoid waxing, plucking, bleaching, tanning and sunbeds.

During treatment: IPL pulses are delivered to the area. Sensations are usually described as warm or lightly snapping and treatment is generally well tolerated.

Aftercare: Avoid heat, sun exposure and tight clothing for 24 to 48 hours. Moisturise regularly, apply SPF and avoid waxing or plucking between sessions.

Most clients require 6 to 8 sessions, spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart. Hormonal hair growth linked to PCOS or menopause may require additional or ongoing maintenance sessions.

• Long-lasting reduction in unwanted hair
• Smoother, clearer skin with fewer ingrown hairs
• Reduced irritation, shaving rash and redness
• Discreet, understanding care for intimate or hormonal concerns
• Tailored treatment plans for each area

IPL works best on darker hair with lighter skin tones, although modern devices allow treatment of a wider range of skin types. A patch test is always carried out before starting a course. Temporary redness or mild swelling can occur and usually settles quickly.

Professional IPL and energy-based hair removal treatments are supported by guidance from organisations such as the NHS and the British Association of Dermatologists when suitability is carefully assessed.