Laser Hair Removal Training Program

Develop infection prevention in spa or salon settings by implementing an awareness, action, and adoption framework with a formal infection prevention plan and clear cleaning, sanitization, and disinfection procedures.

Explore IPL, an intense pulsed light therapy that treats wrinkles, dark spots, and unwanted hair, and how it differs from laser with its dermis penetration and color limitations.

Explore the skin's three layers—subcutaneous, dermis, and epidermis—covering the waterproof barrier, color, and the life cycle from stratum basal to stratum corneum, with aging effects.

Identify and classify skin types I to VI to tailor laser hair removal treatments, understanding sun reactions, tanning, hair color, and eye color for safe, effective procedures.

Describe vellus and terminal hair, their body distribution, and growth phases—anagen (antigen), catagen, and telogen—and how hair structure and follicles affect IPL targeting during the anagen phase.

Identify and verify contraindications before laser hair removal, including sun exposure, pregnancy, dermatitis, infections, Accutane use, bleeding disorders, surgery, chemical peels, vitiligo, open wounds, herpes, epilepsy, and sunburn.

Equip a laser hair removal station with a bed and clean linens, gloves, towels, gauze, eyewear, alcohol wipes, the IPL laser, razors if needed, and consent and medical history forms.

Learn essential pre-treatment steps for laser hair removal, including shaving 12 to 24 hours prior, avoiding UV exposure and sunless tanning, and waxing, product restrictions, and antibiotic considerations.

Inform clients what to expect: mild discomfort with a cold burst, redness up to 72 hours; hair sheds in 7–14 days, 30% reduction per treatment, multiple sessions, peach fuzz unaffected.

Watch a video in the laser hair removal training program to get an overview of essential topics for learners.