I’m getting laser hair removal on my face and my nurse (or whatever she is…) told me to wait two weeks before treatment and two weeks after, and since I get it every 4 weeks, basically I shouldn’t be in the sun. But the important thing is to wear A LOT of sunscreen. I tanned a little with sunscreen before my last treatment, and it just hurt a little bit more. It was explained to me that instead of it feeling like a gunshot to a target it’s more of a buckshot that explodes because now the skin around the hair also has pigment and will receive more of the brunt of the treatment. So, depending on where your’s is, I would recommend you wear sunscreen (35+ SPF) and ask your nurse what she recommends. And, make sure you tell her if you do receive sun exposure so she can prepare you for what difference it makes.

About a week and then always use a sunscreen.

Plucking (tweezing), Shaving, Depilatory creams and Waxing are temporary hair removal methods. Waxing usually lasts for 3 weeks, but it is painful. Electrolysis and laser hair removal are "permanent" hair removal methods but are expensive and you have to find a trained professional, otherwise your skin could be damaged. A review of the various hair removal methods is available at http://3rc.info/