Shaving Before Laser Hair Removal There’s nothing wrong with shaving at any time before a laser hair removal treatment, but there are some things to consider doing to get the best possible results from the laser treatment. Keep these tips in mind when shaving before hair removal. Pluck instead of waxing the area you’re treating. If you can’t pluck then use a depilatory cream instead. Hair removal treatments pull hair out at the root, so the root needs to be there in order for