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4.7★ · 293 Google reviewsTiny dark dots on freshly shaved legs, rough bumps that never fully smooth out, a “dirty” look no matter how carefully you shave. Strawberry legs are caused by hair and debris trapped in enlarged follicles. Remove the hair for good and the dots go with it.
Strawberry legs are open follicles that hold a dark stub of hair, oil and dead skin after shaving, so each pore looks like a dark dot. Because the hair is the cause, laser hair removal is the most effective fix: once the follicles stop producing hair the dots fade, usually within 3–4 sessions, and the skin feels smooth again.
The name comes from the resemblance to the seeds on a strawberry: dozens of tiny dark or red dots across the shins and thighs. Each dot is a hair follicle that is slightly enlarged and plugged with a cut hair, oil and dead skin cells: the dark colour is the hair sitting just under the surface, or the oxidised plug (like a blackhead). It is not dirt, it is not a hygiene problem and scrubbing harder only irritates the skin further.
A few common factors decide whether your legs look smooth or dotted after shaving:
Dark hair cut at the surface stays visible under the skin, especially against fair or light skin.
Oil, dead skin and product build-up plug the follicle and oxidise into dark dots.
Rough, red bumps on the thighs and upper arms: a common, harmless keratin build-up that makes dots more visible.
Irritated follicles from dull razors, dry shaving or tight clothing leave red or brown marks.
Dry, sun-exposed skin exaggerates texture and pigmentation, so dots stand out more in summer.
Most clients start with one of these. In your consultation we choose the right combination for your skin type, goals and budget.
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Exfoliating and moisturising help the texture, but as long as there is dark hair in the follicle the dots come back with every shave. Laser hair removal disables the follicle so there is no hair to show through the skin, and without the hair, the pore shrinks and the plug clears.
We start with a free consultation and patch test to match the laser to your skin tone and hair colour: the Candela GentleMax Pro’s Alexandrite setting is ideal for fair to medium skin with dark hair, and the Nd:YAG setting for deeper skin tones. Shave 24 hours before each visit, avoid waxing or epilating for four weeks, and keep the legs out of the sun for two weeks before and after.
Between sessions, a gentle exfoliating wash (salicylic or lactic acid) two or three times a week and a fragrance-free moisturiser keep the pores clear and speed up the smoothing. Sessions are 6 weeks apart; a full course is 6–8 sessions.
Laser needs pigment in the hair to work, so if your leg hair is blonde or grey the dots are more likely keratosis pilaris than trapped hair, in that case a course of chemical peels or microdermabrasion smooths the texture, and we will say so at your consultation rather than sell you laser sessions that will not deliver.
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Great service and extremely professional. I am using their full body package which is affordable and efficient. My arms and legs are smooth and showing signs of fewer hair. I have done only 4 sessions. I highly recommend this place.
I got my laser hair removal from hetisha. She is doing brilliant job especially with my thick hair. Everyone should try Oxyderm Laser Clinic.Also affordable prices.
I have received the best support and care here. Especially from Hetisha and Yuliia. Extremely professional and no hiccups at all in my treatments. Super reasonable pricing too and they’re always there to help out via… ne call or text message. Definitely recommend for anyone in Edmonton looking for any kind of laser treatments!
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In most cases, yes: the dark dots are hair sitting in the follicle, and once the follicle stops producing hair the dot disappears. Clients usually notice the dots fading after three or four sessions and smooth, even skin by the end of a 6–8 session course.
No, but they often appear together. Strawberry legs are dark dots from trapped hair and oil; keratosis pilaris is rough, red bumps from keratin build-up. Laser removes the hair-related dots; gentle exfoliation, moisturising and treatments such as chemical peels improve keratosis pilaris.
Shaving cuts dark hair at skin level, leaving a visible stub in each pore, and a dull blade or dry shave inflames the follicles. Laser removes the hair below the surface, so there is nothing to show through, and nothing to shave.
About 45–60 minutes for full legs, or 25 minutes for lower legs. There is no downtime. You can go back to your day straight away, avoiding hot showers, workouts and sun for 24 hours.
Yes, gently. A salicylic or lactic-acid body wash two or three times a week keeps the follicles clear and helps the dots fade faster. Stop exfoliating three days before each laser session and avoid harsh scrubs, loofahs and dry brushing.
Laser works on pigment, so dark hair on any skin tone responds well; blonde, red or grey hair does not absorb enough energy. If your leg hair is light and the dots are mainly texture, we will recommend a chemical peel or microdermabrasion plan instead.
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