Planning a wedding is a big, complex task with many moving parts. It can be surprising to realize just how meticulously you must plan everything, including your hair removal plans. Getting laser hair removal well before your wedding will help you have a smoother day – literally and figuratively. 

If you’re thinking about getting laser hair removal as part of your wedding prep process, you’re in the right place. In this post, we’ll cover everything you should know about pre-wedding laser treatments, including when to schedule them, which areas you should treat, and even give a few tips to keep you safe. 

What Is the Best Way To Remove Hair Before Wedding?

There’s no room to argue – laser hair removal is the very best hair removal treatment for almost every situation. It’s quick, easy to tolerate, has very few side effects, and it offers lasting results. Did we mention just how thorough the effects are? The hair disappears from the root, without stubble or shadow. 

Before a wedding, the fewer chores and obligations weighing on your mind, the better. Assuming you start getting your treatments with enough lead time, laser hair removal can ensure you don’t have to think about hair removal at all in the weeks leading up to your wedding. Your skin will already be so smooth that you won’t need to shave or wax on the day of. 

By comparison, both shaving and waxing are largely a lifetime commitment. In the long term, they can also cost you a lot more, especially if you use premium razors or get professional waxing. 

The only other treatment with a lasting impact on hair growth is electrolysis. However, compared to laser treatments, electrolysis takes a lot longer per treatment area and may require more appointments. If you can get the results you want with laser (which admittedly only works on darker hair), it’s once again the clear winner. 

Laser Hair Removal Basics

Before we shift our focus to pre-wedding laser hair removal, you need a basic understanding of how it works. Laser hair removal is an FDA-approved treatment that clears away unwanted hair from the root, with long-lasting results. 

The treatment works by selectively heating the hair follicles, creating damage that inhibits future hair growth. With a series of treatments, it can result in significant and even complete hair reduction that is very easy to maintain. There are different types of laser hair removal technologies with different levels of efficacy, with options that can work for all skin tones. 

Should You Get Laser Hair Removal Before Your Wedding?

If you frequently remove hair from anywhere on your face and body, you owe it to yourself to at least contemplate the option of laser hair removal – especially if you’d like to be smooth at your wedding. 

Lasting Results

The main benefit of laser hair removal is the lasting results. You can easily maintain your results well beyond your honeymoon and into your marriage. 

Peace of Mind

In the lead-up to your special day, it’ll be nice to know that you don’t need to think about last-minute waxing appointments or endure razor burn or cuts at your own wedding. You’ll feel confident knowing you’re perfectly smooth and that there’s no risk of stubble. 

Effective Everywhere

The treatment is effective on all body parts. Most brides opt to treat their underarms, legs, bikini area, and sometimes all areas combined. That said, nothing is set in stone, and you can enjoy treatment no matter where you’re experiencing unwanted hair. 

While laser hair removal is more popular with women, men are also starting to see its benefits, especially when it comes to their neck, chest, back, or shoulders. If you’re a groom who wants to have a nicely shaped beard or a smooth back for that beach-side honeymoon, it could be a fantastic solution. 

Popular Treatment Areas for Wedding Prep

There are no rules when it comes to your pre-wedding laser hair removal. Most people choose to treat areas from which they’re already removing hair regularly, especially the following; 

Body Treatments

Brides usually focus on removing hair from areas that’ll be visible in their wedding dress, like the underarms. Others want to be smooth all over for the honeymoon, especially if it’ll involve warm weather and swimsuits. These are generally our most popular treatment areas for brides: 

  • Bikini
  • Underarms 
  • Legs 
  • Full body 

Many grooms also choose to get laser hair removal, especially for the following areas: 

  • Back
  • Neck (back or front)
  • Shoulders
  • Chest  

That said, this is your time to address the unwanted hair that bugs you, no matter where it grows, so you can enter your marriage with confidence. A great med spa will give you an endless list of treatment area options.  

Facial Hair 

Both men and women benefit from facial hair removal with laser, especially before the big day. For brides, eliminating dark facial hairs from the upper lip, chin, or other parts of your face will help you look picture-perfect, and allow your makeup to go on smoothly. For grooms, getting laser hair removal for the beard can help ensure you have no razor burn, stubble, or ingrown hair on your big day. 

When To Get Laser Hair Removal Before a Wedding?

Laser hair removal takes time and consistency to work. Each treatment clears away a percentage of hair based on each individual’s hair growth cycle. 

The timeline to seeing results can differ widely based on a lot of factors, from the machine used to your skin tone to the body part you’re getting treated. Your laser hair removal provider might be willing to make some predictions about how many sessions you’ll need, although results cannot be guaranteed. 

No matter what, you can expect a multi-month-long process. The sooner you start, the sooner you’ll see results, so you shouldn’t wait – consider starting right as you get engaged for higher chances you’ll be hair free by your wedding day. 

Managing Post-Wedding Sun Exposure 

Whether you’re planning a destination wedding or thinking ahead to your honeymoon, it’s important to be cautious with sun exposure before your laser treatments. 

  • Don’t tan beforehand (not even with self-tanner). 
  • Save the self-tanner for once you’re done with laser treatments and before the wedding.
  • Don’t get sun exposure at your destination if you’ve had a laser within the last 4-6 weeks. Wear sunscreen, seek shade, and other recommendations from a medical resource.  

Combining Laser Hair Removal with Other Bridal Beauty Treatments

One of the best things about the pre-wedding period is that you finally get to put yourself first, and experiment with self-care treatments you’ve always wanted to try. However, figuring out how to incorporate all of them into your pre-wedding timeline takes a bit of know-how: 

  • Facials: Wait between two to four weeks depending on the intensity of the facial. 
  • Skincare: Avoid using harsh or exfoliating products within one to two weeks of treatment. 
  • Waxing: Avoid waxing altogether on areas where you’d like to get laser hair removal. Stop waxing for at least four weeks before your first laser appointment. 
  • Self-tanner: Don’t use self-tanner for at least a few weeks before starting laser hair removal. Wait until you finish your treatments before using it again. 

Laser Packages for Wedding Parties

Treat your bridal party to a laser hair removal package or a med spa gift card, and you’ll all feel fresh and smooth by the time your wedding arrives. Make sure you have the kind of close relationship with your bridal party where this gift would be appreciated! 

At SEV, you can always purchase a package of 5 treatments to receive the 6th for free. This is often enough to achieve significant smoothness before any wedding, especially for responsive body parts like the legs or underarms. 

Whatever you do, make sure to give the gift well in advance, since laser hair removal treatments should be carried out consistently once every 4-6 weeks. Make it the gift you give when you invite each friend to join your bridal party. 

Choosing a Provider That Understands Pre-Wedding Needs

As your wedding day approaches, things can get stressful and hectic. You want to choose a laser hair removal provider who can guarantee your safety, help you achieve better results, and not put much of a dent in your wedding budget.  

In other words, choose SEV for your pre-wedding laser hair removal. We’re located in over 40 cities throughout the US, delivering advanced laser hair removal treatments at fair prices. Our advanced machines consistently deliver incredible results for clients of all skin tones! 

We’d be honored to take part in the preparations for your special day. Set yourself up for a lifetime of smoothness with the one you love, and book now.