Laser Hair Removal for Men in Manchester
Back, chest, shoulders, beard line and neck
Neck from £65, back and shoulders £130 a session
Evening appointments until 8pm, plus Saturdays
Free parking, about 15 minutes from the city centre
Laser hair removal for men · Manchester
Less shaving, fewer razor bumps, and no more reaching for the back of your shoulders. Our laser hair removal for men in Manchester is carried out by Julie, our skin and laser specialist, using the Cynosure Elite iQ Pro, with a patch test first and settings matched to your skin and hair.
★★★★★4.9 on Google · Results vary from person to person.
Men’s hair is different. It’s coarser, denser and driven by testosterone, so a treatment plan written for a woman’s legs won’t get the same result on a man’s back. We plan every course around male hair: more sessions where the hair is thickest, careful work around the beard, and appointments that fit round work, training and five-a-side.
Why men choose laser
Why more men in Manchester are choosing laser
Most men who come to us aren’t chasing a look. They’re tired of the routine: shaving the neck every morning, the rash and bumps that follow, the back hair you can’t reach, the chest you trim before every holiday. Laser reduces the hair itself, so there’s far less to manage. These are the reasons we hear most often in the consultation room.
Tired of shaving every single day
If you work in an office in Spinningfields, on a site in Trafford Park or behind a counter in the Arndale, you’re probably shaving your neck before work most mornings. That’s minutes a day, every day, for years. After a course of laser, most men find the neck needs a quick tidy rather than a full shave, and shirt collars stop rubbing a freshly shaved neck raw.
Gym, sport and training
Coarse body hair traps sweat, rubs under kit and makes chest and back acne harder to keep on top of. Men who train hard, from gym regulars to cyclists, swimmers, footballers and fighters, often want less hair for comfort and hygiene rather than looks.
Holidays and summer
Many men book in after a beach holiday where they spent the week covering up. Laser takes months, not days, so men planning for next summer start in autumn or winter.
Back hair you can’t reach
Back and shoulder hair often thickens with age. You can’t shave it yourself and waxing it every month is painful and costly. It’s the area we treat most for men.
A cleaner beard line without the barber every week
Men who keep a beard still want a sharp cheek line and a clean neck. Laser holds that shape for you, so the barber is for the beard itself, not daily upkeep.
Skin that’s had enough
Razor bumps, ingrown hairs and shaving rash are a daily problem for many men, particularly with curly or coarse hair. Treating the hair is often the only thing that gets the skin calm for good.
Treatment areas
Laser hair removal for men: areas we treat
Most requested
Back and shoulders
Hair here is dense, coarse and driven by testosterone, so it often needs eight to ten sessions. The large treatment head on the Elite iQ Pro means the back and shoulders fit into one appointment.
About 60 minutes · £130 a session
Chest and abdomen
Treat one or both, or thin the hair rather than remove it all.
Chest or abdomen £75 · both £110 a session
Beard line, cheeks and neck
Tidy the cheek line and keep a clean neck without shaving every day. Popular with men who get shaving rash or ingrown hairs.
Neck £65 · half face, to jawline, £75 a session
Arms, underarms and legs
For athletes, gym-goers and anyone tired of the shaver.
Underarms £85 · full arms £100 · full legs £120
Upper body and full body
If you’re treating three or more areas, a package usually costs less per area.
Upper body £190 · full body £300 a session
Not sure which areas?
We’ll look at your hair and skin, patch test, and give you a plan and a price at your consultation.
Common concern
Razor bumps, ingrown hairs and shaving rash
If your hair is curly or coarse, shaving cuts it at an angle and it can curl back into the skin. The result is razor bumps, called pseudofolliculitis barbae, and on darker skin they often leave dark marks. It’s one of the most common reasons men start laser.
Laser treats the cause. As the hair grows back finer and sparser, there is less to curl into the skin, so most men see fewer bumps, less rash and fewer new marks as the course goes on. If you have darker skin, read about laser hair removal for dark skin. Booking for someone else? See laser hair removal for women and laser for PCOS and hormonal hair.
Before you decide
Thinking about your beard? Read this first
Why us
Why men choose Manchester Aesthetics for laser hair removal
Two wavelengths, one laser
The Elite iQ Pro has Alexandrite 755 nm and Nd:YAG 1064 nm, so your settings suit your skin, whatever your tone.
A reading, not a guess
Skintel measures the melanin in your skin before every session.
Specialist-led
Patch test first, always
Every area is tested at least 48 hours before your first session.
Straight talk on price
Every area priced on this page, the same for every skin tone.
Fits your week
Evening appointments until 8pm, plus Saturdays, and free parking.
Our technology
The Cynosure Elite iQ Pro: built for coarse hair and large areas
The Alexandrite 755 nm wavelength is fast across large areas like the back and legs on lighter skin. The Nd:YAG 1064 nm wavelength reaches deeper and is absorbed less by pigment at the surface, so it’s the one we use for darker skin, Fitzpatrick types IV to VI.
Built-in cooling protects the skin throughout, and you’ll wear protective eyewear every session.
Start here
Your consultation and patch test
A 20 to 30-minute visit, no pressure to book a course on the day.
- We assess your skin and hair on each area, with a Skintel reading.
- We check your medical history, including medication and any history of keloid scarring.
- We patch test each area at your planned settings. It feels like a quick, warm snap.
- You get a plan and a price. If your hair is too light or fine to respond, we’ll tell you before you pay for a course.
- We wait at least 48 hours. Most clients book their first treatment for the following week.
Prices
Laser hair removal for men: Manchester prices
Pay per session, or book a course of 8 and save up to 36%. Prices are the same for every skin tone.
| Area | Per session | Course of 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Neck | £65 | £335 |
| Half face, to jawline | £75 | £390 |
| Full face, to jawline | £90 | £460 |
| Chest | £75 | £390 |
| Abdomen | £75 | £390 |
| Chest & abdomen | £110 | £570 |
| Back & shoulders | £130 | £670 |
| Upper body: chest, abdomen, back, shoulders | £190 | £999 |
| Full body: legs, arms, bikini, underarms | £300 | £1,600 |
Consultation and patch test: £20, redeemable. See the full laser hair removal price list for all 24 areas.
Results
Results from men we've treated
Real clients, treated at our Moston clinic and shown with their written consent. Most men notice patchier regrowth after two or three sessions and a clear difference by the middle of their course. Results vary.
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How many sessions do men need?
6–8
most areas
8–10
back, chest, beard
4–6
weeks apart
Male hair is denser and driven by testosterone. Treated hair sheds one to three weeks after each visit. Laser gives long-term hair reduction, not permanent removal, so most men have a top-up once or twice a year.
Between sessions, shave as often as you like, but don’t wax or pluck. For 24 to 48 hours after each session, skip the gym, saunas and hot showers, and use SPF 30 or higher on treated skin throughout your course.
Side effects, and how we reduce them
The most common reaction is redness and small bumps around the follicles, like a nettle rash, which settles within a day or so. Less often there can be swelling, blistering or lighter or darker patches, most often on recently tanned skin.
We reduce the risk with a patch test on every area, a medical history check, a skin reading before every session, and SPF.
If anything feels wrong after a session, call us on 0161 222 3890.
Compared
Male hair removal: laser compared with other methods
| Method | How long it lasts | Time it takes | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaving | Regrowth in one to three days | Minutes, several times a week | Quick tidy-ups; can cause rash and bumps |
| Trimming | Hair stays, just shorter | Minutes, every week or two | Men who want less hair, not none |
| Waxing | Three to six weeks | An appointment every four to six weeks | Any hair colour, short term |
| Hair-removal cream | A few days | Minutes, several times a week | Occasional use; can irritate skin |
| Medical laser | Long-term reduction; finer, sparser regrowth | Six to ten sessions over most of a year | Dark hair on large areas, on most skin tones |
Cost over time
Is laser hair removal for men worth it?
For most men with dark hair on large areas, yes, because the cost stops growing. Shaving and waxing are costs you keep paying for life. Take the back and shoulders:
Waxing: back and shoulders
£430–£650
a year, every year
Every 4–6 weeks at around £50 a visit, plus regrowth between appointments.
Laser: back and shoulders
£670
for a course of 8 sessions
After that, most men need only one or two top-ups a year.
You also get back the time spent shaving, and many men see fewer razor bumps and ingrown hairs as a bonus.
Laser is less likely to be worth it if your hair is grey, red or very fine blond, or if you only want to remove a tiny area once. We’ll tell you honestly at consultation.
Who treats you
Julie
Our skin and laser specialist, who carries out every laser treatment; over 20 years’ experience in skin and laser.
What our clients say
I had laser hair removal sessions with Sam and Julie. The girls are so friendly and lovely. I felt very comfortable throughout the treatments and the laser is literally pain free. The clinic is very inviting, clean and welcoming. I really enjoyed my experience here and look forward to future treatments. Thank you , from Shazia x
I had laser hair removal. It was my second session and the difference since just the first session has been incredible. The treatment is fast, everyone is lovely at the clinic and the staff are super professional. I’ve had many treatments here and wouldn’t go anywhere else.
Book online
Book your consultation in Manchester
Find out what laser can do for your hair, what it costs and how long it takes, before you commit to anything.
Address: 453 Lightbowne Road, Manchester M40 0HW · about 15 minutes from the city centre
Parking: Free on-street parking
Hours: Evenings until 8pm and Saturdays. Call 0161 222 3890 for today’s times.
Phone: 0161 222 3890
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