With warm weather here, you may be weighing your hair removal options to get ready for swim season. Laser hair removal and waxing are popular solutions, and each option provides unique benefits. Here’s a breakdown of the two so you can make the right decision. 

Laser Hair Removal

Laser devices heat up individual hairs, which damages their follicles and greatly reduces the presence of hair in the treatment area. While effective for long-term hair removal, the laser process doesn’t get rid of hair right away. It takes several treatments before results are noticeable.

During this time, you won’t be able to wax, as it can affect the laser sessions. You can shave until laser treatments begin to take effect, which may take four to six sessions. 

Laser treatment is relatively painless. While there can be minor irritation afterward, most people tolerate the process well. Sessions can also be conducted quickly, especially if the treatment area is small.

While laser removal is more expensive than waxing, the cost is worth it when you compare it to waxing over several years. 

Waxing

The application of wax removes hair at the root. Accordingly, hair must be at least half an inch long for waxing to be effective. After a session, hair typically regrows in about one week.

Waxing is affordable, but you’ll need to undergo regular sessions for the best results. Waxing is also slightly more painful than laser hair removal, even when performed by a skilled aesthetician. 

If you’re ready to take advantage of laser hair removal, turn to About Face Kailua. Led by Dr. Dale Bartolome, who has more than three decades of industry experience, the medical spa offers a variety, of safe, effective aesthetic services, including body contouring, tattoo removal, and microneedling. Learn more about their hair removal techniques online, and call (808) 343-6341 to schedule an appointment.