We all struggle with unwanted hair. Whether it’s on the face, the legs or the back, you have to remove it when it grows. For so many years, people have preferred waxing over shaving and trimming as it gives smoother results. However, the effects of waxing just like those of shaving and trimming are short-lived.
If you are looking for long-lasting solutions, then you should consider other options such as laser hair removal. In this procedure, laser energy is directed to the hair follicles to attack and destroy them right from their roots.
It’s ideally a better option over waxing for a number of valid reasons, including:
- Lasting Effects
We’ve already mentioned that the effects of laser hair removal are long-term. What we’ve not mentioned is that it not only removes bad hair but also prevents their regrowth. This is something that you don’t get from waxing. You may need to do waxing routinely to get rid of unwanted hair as the effects are short-term.
However, it’s important to note that you don’t get lasting effects just from a single laser session. You may need to do 6-8 sessions at a spacing of about 6 weeks to enjoy complete hair removal.
- Less Painful
Saying that laser hair removal is pain-free is an overstatement. What’s clear though is the fact that it’s not as painful as waxing. As a matter of fact, you’ll only feel a sharp stinging sensation that is short-lived. So, you are likely not to notice it if your mind is preoccupied with something. Moreover, experts nowadays use freezing cream to minimize the prospects of feeling pain.
- Faster Hair Removal
On average, it may take you about an hour to wax a body part. In the case of laser hair removal, you are likely to take less. For example, a small part like under the chin may take just a few seconds. If it’s the face or the scalp, you’ll need 15 minutes or less. For extensive parts like the back, the abdomen, and the legs, you may need 40-45 minutes. The interesting bit is that the results are noticeable immediately—you don’t have to wait for weeks to see the effects.
- Effective Technique
As already discussed, you just need 6 or so sessions to permanently remove unwanted hair. After this, you don’t have to worry about a regrowth. This is something that you have to deal with when waxing. You have to wax routinely to achieve effective results, but you just need to complete the laser sessions to enjoy complete hair removal.
- Minimal Side Effects
While waxing is associated with serious side effects like inflammation, swelling, redness, extensive pain, and skin bumps, such effects are rare in laser technique. In fact, the most notable side effect is a skin breakout. Fortunately, this can be treated with antibacterial cream. Other rare effects are swelling, pigmentation, and scarring.
From the above factors, it’s irrefutable that laser hair removal has an upper hand over waxing. Though laser is expensive, its results are more practical and the experience is not as discomforting as that of waxing. It’s clearly the future of hair removal.
