Ideally the hair should be 1-2mm in length above the surface of the skin prior to undergoing a session of IPL. This is so that the practitioner can see where the zone starts/finishes and covers it accurately with the treatment head.
In order to leave this 1-2mm gap we recommend shaving the area(s) 1 or 2 days before undergoing the treatment.
NOTE: For a patch test shaving of the area is not necessary as the patch test will be on a different zone of the body to that of where you wish to have treated, so for this initial consultation you can leave the hair as it is. We do recommend that you come with some natural hair growth in the desired zone so that the therapist can clarify pricing with you before the treatment commences.