Keeping your skin hair-free and smooth can be frustrating especially when you use traditional hair removal methods such as waxing. This is because waxing can be painful, costly (as you have to get it every 3 to 4 weeks), and inconvenient. 

Unlike waxing, advanced laser hair removal procedures allow you to remove unwanted hair for good. They are also safe and effective for almost all skin types and tones.
Let’s take a closer look.

How Does Laser Hair Removal Work?

Laser hair removal uses light energy to permanently damage or destroy the hair follicles thus causing significant hair reduction. It can be used on smaller areas such as your face and underarms, as well as on larger areas such as your legs, back, or arms. 

Here are 5 factors that make laser hair removal a better alternative to waxing. 

1. Laser Hair Removal Is Virtually Painless.

As compared to waxing, advanced laser hair removal devices make the entire treatment virtually painless. Some people might feel slight discomfort similar to that of a rubber band snapping against their skin, but some providers may choose to apply a topical numbing agent to prevent this. 

2. Laser Hair Removal Treatments Are Quick And Convenient.

Laser treatments are quick to perform and can take anywhere between minutes up to an hour depending on the area of concern. 

For example, laser hair removal on smaller areas such as chin or upper lips would take just a few minutes while larger areas such as thighs and upper arms might require up to an hour.
In contrast, waxing is inconvenient and time-consuming. And to keep your skin smooth and hair-free, you’ll need to wax every 3 to 4 weeks depending on how fast your hair grows back.

3. Laser Hair Removal Reduces The Risk Of Ingrown Hair.

When you wax using inappropriate techniques, you might get ingrown hair resulting in the appearance of tiny, red, and painful bumps. 

Unlike waxing, laser hair treatments do not cause ingrown hairs to emerge as they destroy the hair follicles directly.

4. Laser Hair Removal Is Safe.

Today’s hair removal lasers have built-in features like adjustable and customizable laser settings that only target the hair follicles, leaving the surrounding skin unharmed. 

On the other hand, waxing involves the risk of burns, blisters and discoloration.  

5. Hair Regrowth After Laser Treatments Is Usually Fine And Sparse.

Usually, after waxing, the new hair grows back thicker and the resulting stubble can feel itchy and irritating. Conversely, laser treatments destroy the hair follicles from within, and as a result, the new hair grows back finer after each subsequent session.

If you’re still on the fence about getting a laser hair removal treatment instead of waxing, remember that you’ll need to go in for a waxing treatment every 3 to 4 weeks. However, laser hair removal treatments can help you achieve smooth, hair-free skin in as little as 6-8 treatment sessions.

At Robert Andrews, Colorado Springs, CO, our team of well-trained and highly-skilled providers can help create a customized laser treatment plan depending on your area of concern and how fast your hair grows back. 

Now is your chance to ditch waxing for a safer, more convenient, and more effective alternative: laser hair removal. 

So, why wait? Book a consultation now and know more about your options.