Laser Hair Removal vs. Waxing

By Mary Basiadima, 1 March 2020

Laser hair removal v waxing, what’s better?

Waxing or Laser?

That’s the question.

Having warm wax poured onto your bikini area then counting down from 3 to 1 as the wax strip is ripped off your skin while you scream the first swear word that pops into your mind is not everyone’s idea of fun.

Laser on the other hand is also (just not as much!) and a lot more (true in the short term).

So which one should you choose?

Before we decide. Lets look at both . with waxing.

What is waxing?

The wax used a is mixture of beeswax, glycerin, glucose and corn coagulable . (not the wax from a Jo Malone or White Company candle!.) Using the of the it pulls out the Excess hair (visit the next page) and root.

It is a physical hair root method and rather if you have it!.

There are two main types of wax:

For both the above methods, the consistency of the wax and technique of therapist are super important.

The type of wax, thickness of application, hair direction, hair root strength, technique all need to be really good to get the best .

So waxing is relatively simple, but the pain caused by the is not for everyone, many people find the experience to be too painful!.

Results of waxing last for about 2- 4 weeks before you have to go trough the whole experience again!.

Is Laser Hair Removal better then waxing?

Laser hair is the best method for getting rid of hair due to the precision and care the laser uses on your skin.

Laser catches the hair in the active growth stage, which means the are permanently and should not produce any more hair.

Result!.

Like with waxing a small patch of skin is tested first to see how you react to the laser. A patch test is performed at your consultation to make sure your skin is able to the laser well.

After your skin has passed the patch test test! You will be ready to begin your course of treatments after 24 hours, to make sure there are no bad reactions to the laser.

People who choose laser hair removal over waxing say it is because :

Laser hair removal for permanent hair removal, unlike waxing

If you want permanent hair removal or of up to 90% laser hair removal is . It saves time, money, effort and is less painful in the long run.

Here is how the works

Laser works by heat that penetrates the hair root the hair matrix and hair follicle stem cells which leads to permanent hair or permanent hair reduction.

that are by the hair’s pigment as it into hair follicles just under the skin’s .

The pulses of energy destroy the hair right down to the root safely, without damaging any surrounding skin or tissue in the .

After 6-8 sessions, skin will appear even and smooth, with any hair visibly .

Laser technology v waxing

Laser hair has been around for over 20 years so is and proven.

Candela created the very first laser hair removal machine in the world and they and are used in high end and worldwide

One of the best laser hair removal machines on the market is the Gentle Max Pro. It is by the US FDA and uses Alexandrite and Nd: YAG dual- wavelength.

Laser hair removal v waxing appointments

Laser hair follows the hair growth cycle, so it is that you follow and stick you your appointments.

So if you are about laser hair for the first time you need to set aside enough time and commit to the whole for best results.

Laser hair removal v waxing for side effects

Laser hair removal has very few side with most people finding it not too . The treatment feels like a rubber band your skin. The most common skin reaction redness, erythema, folilic oedema, which disappear in a few hours.

When tearing off the wax the hair may break and stay in a part of the pores. This can cause skin such as folliculitis, ingrown hairs and spots which can be extremely painful and are also not a good look!.

One of the most times we book in for a wax is the day before our summer holidays. This can be very though as waxing can also remove the top layer of dead skin and the new fresh skin is more vulnerable to   of .

This in turn can cause skin or a change in pigmentation of the skin. It can be especially noticeable on the upper lip if has not been liberally applied.

Going through the waxing process just a few days prior to going on holiday when you’re going to be out in the sun more than normal is not always the best choice for you skin.

Another pitfall to waxing comes in the form of ingrown hairs. say waxing can actually help cause ingrown hairs, which can be quite .

How waxing can

The rapid process of waxing hairs out so fast that it can actually tear at the lining of the skin. The lining guides a hair’s growth and if the lining is damaged, and the hair doesn’t have a direction to re-grow, the hair doesn’t have a good exit strategy from the body.  This causes ingrown hairs.

On top of that, waxing requires you to wait for the hair to grow back before you can wax again. Is waxing worth it?  Many say no.  There are many more to removing hair though a laser than forcing your body to go through the hazards that come with waxing.

Why we recommend Laser Hair Removal over waxing

. Waxing is easy to do either at home or in a clinic and is still very popular today and cheaper then laser.

Waxing results that can last much longer than so is to but not to laser. Also waxing is never ending. As long as your hair grows you will have to wax. With laser once the hair has gone……it’s gone!

If you have been waxing for some time and are about over come and speak to one of our friendly team today.

To find out more about Laser Hair Removal at Laser & Skin, with and say goodbye to waxing for good

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