Three Benefits of Laser Hair Removal
Razors. Waxes. Tweezers. Lotions. Creams. Yuck! (And don't even get us started on the home remedies that promise with two simple ingredients to remove unwanted hair forever and leave skin with a third degree burn instead!)
Let's look at the numbers. Over 99 percent of American women remove unwanted hair and 85 percent do so habitually, daily or several times a week. These numbers cover all women, regardless of geography and ethnicity. Men have also gone beyond simply shaving their face. Over 60 percent of men shave parts of their body besides their face.
Besides the obvious legs and underarms, think of all the places we consider hair to be uncomfortable or unattractive. Bikini line, upper lip and stray eyebrow hairs are just a few. Women with PCOS can often suffer from hirsutism (male pattern hair growth) and find themselves growing a beard. Some women with dark or coarse hair are concerned with dark and obvious arm hair. We are all different and what we find attractive varies as well.
Benefit #1: Save Money
Laser hair removal, while the initial investment is higher than buying a razor and a can of shaving cream, is actually less expensive than a lifetime of shaving or waxing. Here is how much the average woman spends on hair removal:
| Method | 1 Year | 5 Years | 10 Years | 20 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaving (Blades and Shaving Cream) | $175 | $875 | $1,750 | $3,456 |
| Waxing (Legs and Underarms Only) | $780 | $3,900 | $7,800 | $15,600 |
Benefit #2: Save Time
Taking a shower takes so much less time if you don't need to shave, doesn't it? As a busy mom, I just don't have the time (not to mention how much trouble a toddler can get into if mom is gone for longer than 5 minutes!) to shave every day.
| Method | 1 Year | 5 Years | 10 Years | 20 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaving* | 39 hours | 8 days, 3 hours | 16 days, 6 hours | 32 days, 12 hours |
| Waxing** | 12 hours | 2 days, 12 hours | 5 days | 10 days |
*Assuming 15 minutes, 3 times a week (unless you're a mom with a toddler!).
**Assuming 2 times a month, 30 minutes each time (because let's face it, this is Hawaii, so we always have to be bikini ready!).
Benefit #3: Prevent Aggravation
Let's face it – removing unwanted hair is just plain aggravating! Have you ever gotten all ready for an evening out and realized you forgot to shave your underarms? Or scrambled to get a waxing appointment before a big event, but your favorite technician is booked up? And, my personal favorite, last minute plans to go somewhere fun and you rush to the shower to shave your stubble and still get dressed in that cute outfit before it's time to go.
Between the time involved, dealing with nicks, red skin, bumps, ingrown hairs, sensitivities from waxing and darkening from shaving – let's say good-bye to that aggravation!
The Beauty of Laser Hair Removal
Permanent. Can I just say that again? Permanent. After a series of laser treatments, hair is gone. For good. You can regain that 10 or 32 days over the next 20 years. You can skip the last minute trips to the salon for waxing or the rush to shave every morning.
Many who have heard of laser hair removal either dismiss it because of the upfront cost or they've only heard stories of the original laser technology that is not as effective as what we have now.
We are excited to be bringing some of the latest laser hair removal technology to Honolulu! Our Cooling Laser Hair Removal treatment provides not only a lasting solution to unwanted hair, but also more comfortably than other treatments.
During the laser treatment, the laser is placed against the skin and pulses for a fraction of a second. The energy is absorbed by the hair pigment and the hair follicle heats up. The resulting damage to the hair shaft and bulb impedes re-growth. After a series of treatments, all hair follicles in all stages of the hair growth cycle are permanently damaged and you get to enjoy smooth, beach ready skin year round.
This Cooling Laser Hair Removal Treatment has a few key benefits over other laser technology:
- With a larger laser 'spot', treatment is faster – typically a quarter of the time involved in an IPL treatment session.
- Skin cooling integrated within the treatment itself greatly reduces the pain many associate with laser treatment.
- Diode lasers penetrate better, more effectively treating hair for people with a variety of skin tones.
- The more precise wavelength of the diode laser affects the epidermis less, reducing risk of redness and swelling and requiring no 'downtime'.
- Those with fair skin typically need 3 sessions and darker complexions benefit from 6 – 7 sessions.
It's time to say good-bye to waxing, shaving, plucking, threading, and depilatory cream – forever!! If you're not sure if laser hair removal is for you, give us a call and set up a complimentary consultation with an esthetician. We'd be happy to discuss your most beautiful skin.