Before the Pride Parade:how to prepare your skin, hair and face
- Start laser hair removal a few months before. The last session at least a week before the parade, because you avoid the sun after laser.
- For glow: a carbon peel or GlowPeel three to seven days before. Erbium skin renewal a month before.
- On parade day: SPF 30 or higher, water resistant, reapplied every two hours, plus lip balm with SPF.
- Only cosmetic glitter. Craft glitter is not made for skin and can scratch your eye.
- Sunburned? Calm the skin first. Laser only after the skin has healed and the tan has faded.
Timeline: what to do and when
The most common mistake is starting a week before. Some treatments need a course and some need a few days to heal. This is the timeline we recommend at the clinic:
Tel Aviv Pride usually takes place in June. So the hair removal course is best started in February or March.
Hair removal: start early
Laser does not remove all hair in one session. It works on hairs in the growth phase, so you need a course of several sessions a few weeks apart. Start a month before the parade and you will get there halfway.
- Between sessions: shave. Do not pluck or wax, because the laser needs the hair root.
- Tan: no laser on tanned skin. The tan must fade completely before treatment.
- After a session: avoid the sun for at least a week. So the last session before the parade is at least a week before, ideally two.
Ruby laser works on dark hair and works best on light to medium skin. White, grey or light blond hair barely responds.
Facial hair removal with Ruby laser →Razor bumps and ingrown hairs →Glow in Pride week
A carbon peel cleans pores, reduces shine and gives the skin a smooth, even look. There is no downtime, so you can do it three to seven days before. GlowPeel with Erbium laser gives a deeper glow.
Erbium skin renewal treats texture, pores and acne scars, but the skin needs a few days to heal. So do it at least four weeks before.
And in the last week: no new products, no strong acid peels at home and plenty of water.
Carbon peel for a quick glow →Erbium laser skin renewal →On parade day: sun and heat
The parade means several hours in the June sun. These are the recommendations of the American Academy of Dermatology:
- Broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher, water resistant.
- Apply about 15 minutes before going out, generously. For the body you need roughly a shot glass.
- Reapply every two hours and right after sweating or swimming.
- Lip balm with at least SPF 30.
Tip if you wear makeup: a sunscreen stick or spray is easy to reapply over makeup. A hat, sunglasses and a water bottle complete the picture.
Glitter and makeup
Glitter is part of Pride. Just choose the right kind:
- Cosmetic glitter only. Craft glitter is made for objects: bigger particles with sharp edges and sometimes dyes that are not suitable for skin.
- Near the eyes: only products labelled as suitable for the eye area. Glitter in the eye can scratch the cornea.
- Glue: not craft glue. Use eyelash glue or a dedicated glitter glue.
- Glitter in your eye? Do not rub. Rinse with artificial tears or sterile saline. If pain or redness does not go away, see an eye doctor.
After the parade
- Gentle cleansing: first a cleansing oil or micellar water, then a gentle cleanser. Do not scrub off glitter.
- Moisture: a soothing cream and lots of water.
- Sunburn: cool, soothe and do not peel. No laser or peels until the skin has fully healed.
- Your next laser session: only after the skin is back to normal and the tan has faded. We check that your skin is ready at the consultation.
Planning a new Pride tattoo? Protect it from the sun. And if it is time to say goodbye to an old tattoo, Laser House TLV, our tattoo and permanent makeup removal clinic, is at the same address.
Tattoo removal at Laser House TLV →Permanent makeup removal at Laser House TLV →
Pride prep checklist
| When | What | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 3 months before | Ruby laser course | Needs several sessions |
| A month before | Erbium for texture | A few days to heal |
| Two weeks before | Last laser session | A week without sun after |
| 3-7 days before | Carbon peel or GlowPeel | Glow with no downtime |
| The evening before | Gentle shave and moisture | Less irritation in the morning |
| Parade day | SPF 30 every two hours | The June sun |
| After | Gentle cleansing and moisture | Do not scrub |
FAQ
Can I do laser a week before Pride?
Only if you will stay out of the sun the week after. The parade is a whole day in the sun, so it is better to have the last session two weeks before.
Can I do a carbon peel the day before?
You can, there is no downtime. But three to seven days before is better so the skin can fully settle.
Which sunscreen should I choose for Pride?
Broad-spectrum, SPF 30 or higher and water resistant. Apply about 15 minutes before going out and reapply every two hours and after sweating.
Is craft glitter safe for the face?
No. It is made for objects, the particles are big and sharp and can irritate skin and scratch the eye. Use cosmetic glitter only.
I got sunburned at Pride. When can I continue laser?
Only after the skin has fully healed and the tan has faded. Let us know and we will check your skin before the next session.
When should I shave before Pride?
The evening before, gently and with a sharp razor. Shaving sensitive skin in the morning adds irritation under sunscreen and makeup.
Where can I remove a tattoo or permanent makeup in Tel Aviv?
Laser House TLV, our tattoo and permanent makeup removal clinic, is at Menachem Begin 158 (Y Towers, Migdalei HaTze'irim). It removes tattoos, permanent brows, eyeliner and lip permanent makeup.
More tips and real results on our Instagram: @taletsky_roomtlv
Taletsky · Yana Taletsky, cosmetologist in Tel Aviv. Facial treatments for men, facial treatments for women and facials for transgender and LGBTQ+ clients: Ruby laser hair removal, carbon peel, Erbium laser skin renewal, acne scar treatment and sun spot removal. One-to-one care at Menachem Begin 158 (Y Towers, Migdalei HaTze'irim), Tel Aviv.
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Sources
- American Academy of Dermatology. How to apply sunscreen
- UCSF Health. Laser Hair Removal
- All About Vision, 2026. Is glitter makeup harmful to eyes?
- Yanes DA, Smith P, Avram MM. A review of best practices for gender-affirming laser hair removal. Dermatol Surg, 2024
- Wikimedia Commons, Danny-w. Decorated apartment in pride Tel Aviv 2014 (CC BY-SA 3.0)
