Consultation-led care
Your Consultation at Zazura
Skin consultations are free. Laser and IPL consultations with a patch test are £20, deducted from your first treatment when you go ahead.
Why we start here
Skin, hair and pigmentation behave differently from person to person. A short assessment tells us far more than a treatment name does, and it means you are not paying for something that was never going to suit you.
You will see Samira or Maria — the same people who carry out your treatment. Recommendations are made individually, not from a sales script.
Step 1
We start by listening
You tell us what is bothering you and what you would like to change. Nothing is assumed from a treatment name.
Step 2
We assess suitability
We review your skin, your medical history and any medication, then explain which treatments are appropriate — and which are not.
Step 3
Patch testing where required
Laser and light-based treatments need a patch test before a first full treatment, followed by a short waiting period so we can see how your skin responds.
Step 4
We explain the plan and the cost
Our prices are published on the site. At your appointment we confirm what your specific plan would involve, how many sessions are realistic and what it will cost.
Step 5
You decide in your own time
Ask as many questions as you like. There is no obligation to book treatment on the day, and we will tell you if we do not think a treatment is right for you.
Pricing is published, not hidden
Treatment prices are listed openly on our price list and on each treatment page. Your appointment is used to confirm which treatment and how many sessions are appropriate, not to reveal a price you could not see beforehand.
After your assessment
You will leave with a clear recommendation, realistic expectations and the cost in writing where a course is involved. Treatment can be booked whenever you are ready.
Your practitioner
Who you'll see
Samira
Aesthetic Practitioner & Co-Founder
Samira leads skin, laser and aesthetic treatments at Zazura. She holds a BSc (Hons) in Adult Nursing alongside VTCT Level 4 training in Laser and Light Treatments, with additional training in skin boosters and microneedling. Her approach is careful, considered and personalised, focusing on natural-looking results and tailored treatment plans.
- BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing
- VTCT Level 4 Certificate in Laser and Light Treatments
- Laser hair reduction and IPL photorejuvenation
- Skin boosters
- Microneedling
Maria
Reflexologist, Laser & Aesthetic Practitioner & Co-Founder
Maria looks after the wellness side of Zazura, offering traditional foot reflexology and facial reflexology, as well as Reflexology Lymph Drainage (RLD), trained in the Sally Kay technique. She is VTCT Level 4 trained in laser and light treatments and also performs tattoo removal, permanent make-up removal and skin rejuvenation. Her appointments are deliberately unhurried.
- VTCT Level 4 Certificate in Laser and Light Treatments
- Diploma in Reflexology — foot and facial reflexology
- Member of the Association of Reflexologists
- Trained in the Sally Kay Reflexology Lymph Drainage (RLD) technique
- Tattoo, PMU and skin rejuvenation treatments
More about the team on our About page.
Treatments
What we can talk through
Laser Hair Reduction in Durham
A structured course of laser treatments to reduce unwanted hair, planned around your skin, your hair and the area being treated.
Tattoo & Permanent Make-Up Removal in Durham
Laser removal and fading of tattoos and permanent make-up, delivered over a course with honest expectations set from the start.
Reflexology Lymph Drainage (RLD) in Durham
Gentle, targeted reflexology using the Sally Kay RLD method, offered by Maria in a calm setting in Gilesgate.
Reflexology in Durham
Traditional foot reflexology and facial reflexology with Maria — unhurried appointments in a private clinic room in Gilesgate.
IPL Photorejuvenation in Durham
Light-based treatment for pigmentation, sun damage, redness and overall skin tone, planned after assessment.
Microneedling in Durham
Traditional microneedling for texture, scarring and overall skin quality, delivered as a planned course.
RF Microneedling in Durham
Microneedling with radiofrequency energy for concerns where firmness, scarring or deeper textural change are the priority.
First visit?
How to find us
Zazura Skin & Laser Clinic
3a Sunderland Road, Gilesgate
Durham, County Durham
DH1 2LH
- Parking
- Free parking is available in the Sainsbury's car park at Gilesgate, about a one-minute walk from the clinic. The clinic is on the first floor, accessed by stairs.
- Getting here
- We are on the first floor at 3A Sunderland Road in Gilesgate, a few minutes from Durham city centre and close to the Sainsbury's superstore at Gilesgate. Look for the recessed white doorway immediately to the right of Helping Hands. Enter here for Luxe Studio, then head upstairs to the first floor for Zazura.
- Nearby landmark
- The Sainsbury's superstore at Gilesgate is the easiest landmark to head for.
- Finding the entrance
- Look for the recessed white doorway immediately to the right of Helping Hands. Enter here for Luxe Studio, then head upstairs to the first floor for Zazura.
- Access
- The clinic is on the first floor and is reached by stairs, so there is no step-free access. Please tell us before your appointment if stairs are difficult and we will talk it through with you.
Book your appointment
Consultations and treatments at our clinic in Gilesgate, Durham.
Not sure what to book? Book a Consultation and we will talk it through.