A treatment room at J'adoreHAIR REMOVAL
Daily shaving, waxing every few weeks, ingrown hairs and irritation — classic hair removal is a battle that never ends, because it removes the hair, not what creates it. Laser hair removal works differently: a beam of light targets the pigment in the hair and silences the hair follicle responsible for its growth.
This isn't temporary smoothness — it's permanent hair reduction built session by session. At J'adore Instytut, we work with the Soprano ICE Platinum (Alma) diode laser using 3-beam technology — combining three wavelengths with near-painless tip cooling. The treatment is performed by an experienced cosmetologist. Below you'll find everything worth knowing before your first session.
series of 6–8 sessions at intervals (depending on the area)
How it works
Laser hair removal is based on a simple principle: laser light is absorbed by melanin — the pigment that gives hair its colour. The energy converts into heat and travels down the hair to the hair follicle, the "factory" the hair grows from. Once heated, the follicle stops producing hair. The surrounding skin, which contains far less melanin, remains unaffected.
We use the Soprano ICE Platinum diode laser with 3-beam technology — it emits three wavelengths simultaneously (755 + 810 + 1064 nm). Each wavelength works at a different depth and on a different hair type, which is why this laser performs well on every skin phototype (I–VI), including dark and tanned skin — a limitation of older alexandrite lasers.
The second pillar is SHR mode (Super Hair Removal): instead of a single strong pulse, the laser gradually warms the follicle with a series of gentle pulses, moving the tip continuously (in-motion). This heats the target effectively without overheating the epidermis — hence the treatment's comfort and safety.
Important, and honest: the laser delivers permanent hair reduction, realistically around 80–90% after a full series — not "100% forever after one treatment." A few finer, lighter hairs may still appear; we maintain results with maintenance sessions once or twice a year.
Ideal for
The laser works best on dark hair on lighter skin, because the hair's pigment is the target. Hair that is grey, white or very light (blond, red) contains too little melanin for the laser to "see" — in these cases, electrolysis tends to be more effective. We always confirm the right method during your consultation.
Female and male areas
Laser hair removal for women most often means smooth legs, a clean bikini line, irritation-free underarms and a gentle approach to the face. Hair can be finer than men's, but the areas vary widely — from large surfaces (legs) to precise spots (upper lip). For some women, facial or neck hair has a hormonal basis — in these cases, laser helps aesthetically, while the underlying cause is worth discussing with a dermatologist or endocrinologist.
The areas we support
Laser hair removal for men is mainly about large, densely haired areas and contouring. Men's hair is usually thicker and darker — meaning more melanin, and often a better response to laser than fine, downy hair. The most common area is the back, which can't be managed comfortably on your own, along with putting an end to ingrown hairs after shaving the beard.
The areas we support
Fun fact: the laser "sees" hair by its pigment, not its thickness. That's why it doesn't work on grey, white or very light hair — these contain almost no melanin, so there's nothing to heat. This isn't a flaw of any particular device — it's simply the physics of how light works, and the reason why, after the age of 35–40, when hair starts turning grey, we turn to electrolysis for stubborn individual hairs.
Why Soprano ICE Platinum specifically
Laser hair removal has a reputation for feeling like "an elastic band snapping against your skin." That's a memory from older lasers (IPL, alexandrite), which worked with a short, powerful pulse. Soprano ICE Platinum works completely differently.
A fresh tan (from sun, sunbeds or self-tanner) means extra melanin in the skin — not just in the hair. Using a laser on such skin without assessing skin phototype or adjusting parameters risks burns or discolouration. A salon that doesn't ask about tanning, doesn't do a patch test, and promises "100% smoothness after one treatment" is a warning sign. You have every right to ask what device they use and how they adjust parameters to your skin.
Contraindications
Some contraindications are permanent, others temporary — in the latter case, we simply postpone the treatment until the situation passes. We'll go through the full list individually at your consultation.
This isn't an exhaustive list — we'll discuss your medications, skin conditions and previous treatments during your consultation, and carry out a patch test before starting the series.
The visit
The key thing to understand: laser hair removal is a series, not a single treatment. Hair grows in cycles, and the laser can only effectively destroy a follicle during the growth phase (anagen) — and at any given moment, only some of your hair is in that phase. That's why sessions are repeated at intervals, "catching" another portion of hair each time.
Consultation + patch test
skin phototype and hair colour assessment, ruling out contraindications, patch test and parameter selection
Session 1–2
the biggest, most visible hair loss; hair starts shedding within 1–3 weeks
Session 3–5
growing permanent density reduction; regrowth becomes finer and sparser
Session 6–8
final result of around 80–90% reduction; only a few fine hairs remain
Maintenance
1–2 sessions a year to maintain smoothness and "catch" any regrowing hairs
Intervals between sessions depend on the area — faster-growing areas (underarms, bikini, face) are usually every few weeks, slower ones (legs, arms) less often. Your cosmetologist sets the exact schedule; a single visit — from a few minutes (upper lip) to several dozen (legs, back) — runs with no disruption to your daily routine, meaning zero downtime.
From the cosmetologist's chair
The most common disappointment we hear: "I went once and the hair grew back — laser doesn't work." True — it grew back, because a single session only "caught" the hair that happened to be in the growth phase. The rest will enter that phase later, which is why we book a series. The second pitfall: someone waxes a week before a session. In that case, there's no hair in the follicle for the laser to conduct heat through — the session goes to waste. Between sessions, shaving only.
Portfolio
A record of the work in our salons — the place where we publish treatment frames and, after photo sessions, results.
A record of results — in preparation. We publish photographs of our clients only with their consent.
Laser hair removal and your lifestyle
The treatment doesn't take you out of daily life — you return to your routine straight away. But for the first few days, the area is slightly "warmed" and more sensitive, so it's worth pausing a few things briefly to avoid irritation and protect your results.
This is the most important rule. Fresh tanning means more melanin in the skin, and a risk of burns or discolouration. We protect the treated area with SPF 50+, and hold off on sunbeds and self-tanner.
High temperatures worsen redness in freshly treated skin. It's best to wait 1–2 days before sauna, hammam or a very hot bath.
Chlorinated water can irritate warmed skin. Wait 1–2 days before using a pool or jacuzzi, until any redness has faded.
After underarm hair removal, skip antiperspirant and alcohol-based products for 24 hours — they cause irritation. You can return to your usual routine the next day.
Intense sweating and clothing friction against freshly treated skin can cause irritation. Skip intense training for a day; walking and light activity are fine.
Shaving is allowed between sessions (the follicle stays intact). Waxing, plucking or using an epilator is not allowed — this removes the hair from the follicle and weakens the next session. On the day of treatment, the area should be shaved.
Laser hair removal
Price list
Feet (women)
20 min
Area, number of sessions and salon — we'll work out the price straight away.
Warsaw, Żelazna 59 · 149 zł
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See also
HAIR REMOVALWax hair removal (Lycon)See treatment: Wax hair removal (Lycon)
HAIR REMOVALSugar paste hair removal (sugaring)See treatment: Sugar paste hair removal (sugaring)
HAIR REMOVALElectrolysis (needle, permanent)See treatment: Electrolysis (needle, permanent)
HAIR REMOVALThreading — facial hair removal with threadSee treatment: Threading — facial hair removal with threadThe result lastspermanent reduction after the series + maintenance sessions 1–2× a yearJ’adore Instytut
Information. Laser hair removal is a beauty and personal-care treatment (hair removal); it is not a medical treatment and does not replace a dermatological consultation for skin conditions or hormonal disorders. The text above is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Indications, method selection and contraindications are determined by an experienced cosmetologist during an individual consultation.
