About Zazura
A consultation-led approach to skin and laser in Durham
Independent skin and laser clinic in Gilesgate, Durham. Consultation-led care for skin, laser, injectable and wellness treatments.
Meet Samira & Maria
Zazura is a mother-and-daughter clinic in Gilesgate, Durham. We created a private space where skin, aesthetic and wellness appointments are unhurried and feel personal.
Samira — Aesthetic Practitioner & Co-Founder
Samira leads skin, laser and aesthetic treatments at Zazura. She is VTCT Level 4 trained in laser and light treatments and trained in skin boosters and microneedling. She works conservatively, building results across appointments rather than all at once.
- VTCT Level 4 Certificate in Laser and Light Treatments
- Laser hair removal and IPL photorejuvenation
- Skin boosters and polynucleotides
- Microneedling
Maria — Reflexologist & Co-Founder
Maria looks after the wellness side of Zazura, offering facial reflexology and Reflexology Lymph Drainage (RLD), trained in the Sally Kay technique. She is VTCT Level 4 trained in laser and light treatments alongside her reflexology practice, and her appointments are deliberately unhurried.
- VTCT Level 4 Certificate in Laser and Light Treatments
- Reflexology practitioner
Every treatment begins with a conversation. Your plan follows from understanding your skin, your history and what you would like to change.
Qualifications, insurance and standards
Clinically trained
Professional training shapes how every assessment and treatment is carried out.
VTCT Level 4 Laser & IPL
Formally qualified in laser and light treatments, including hair removal and IPL.
Fully insured
The clinic and every treatment are covered by professional indemnity insurance.
Evidence-based approach
Treatments are chosen on evidence, not trends or marketing claims.
Patient safety first
Medical history, contraindications and patch testing are reviewed at every appointment.
Ongoing education
Continued training in each device and technique as guidance changes.
VTCT Level 4 Certificate in Laser and Light Treatments (laser hair removal and IPL photorejuvenation). Training in skin boosters and microneedling. Treatment-specific training continues as new techniques and guidance emerge; we do not publish accreditations or awards that have not been verified.
Safety & standards
- Consultation and medical history — taken before treatment and reviewed at every appointment.
- Patch testing — required for laser and light treatments, with a waiting period before your first full session.
- Informed consent — you are told what treatment involves, realistic outcomes, risks and alternatives before deciding.
- Honest advice — if something else would suit you better, we will talk it through and explain why.
The clinic
Zazura is a boutique clinic on the first floor at 3a Sunderland Road in Gilesgate, Durham — a calm, private treatment space. Appointments are generously spaced, so consultations are unhurried and treatments feel relaxed.
Equipment and hygiene
Devices are selected for the treatments we offer and maintained to manufacturer guidance. Single-use consumables are used where appropriate, and surfaces and equipment are cleaned between clients.
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Book a consultation with Samira
An unhurried assessment, an honest opinion on what is realistic, and a written plan and price before you commit to anything.