Waxing vs Laser
What is the Main Difference Between
Laser Hair Removal and Waxing?
The process of waxing is quite a simple one. You just need some hot wax, a fabric strip (or hard wax – no strip required), and an applicator to remove hair from anywhere on your body in seconds. The final step is to pull the wax or strip off the skin in the opposite direction of hair growth. This technique pulls the hair from the follicle, resulting in smooth skin without any visible hair. The important thing to understand here is that the follicle would remain intact in the dermis layer of the skin. Your skin remains smooth for several weeks, after which you will need to wax the same area again to remove new hair growth.
Laser hair removal is more complex as compared to waxing. It includes the use of a high-powered laser that attacks the follicle and destroys it so that the hair cannot grow back. The process starts with cooling and numbing the skin followed by applying the laser to the targeted area for hair removal. It can take many appointments for the hair to be completely gone but results can last months to even years.
While waxing leaves the hair follicle intact, laser hair removal specifically targets the follicle so hair cannot grow back.
The Benefits of Waxing and Laser Hair Removal
The biggest pro for waxing is that a single procedure is more cost-effective than the laser procedure. But the cost of multiple sessions of waxing over the years can end up being more than laser treatment. Waxing is effective on all skin tones and hair types, which might not be the case for laser treatment.
The biggest reason to use laser hair removal is if you’re looking for long-term results on large parts of your body which can be usually be done in a few minutes. People with sensitive skin can also benefit from laser treatments as it is totally safe. Laser hair removal is also less painful than waxing. This is the most expensive procedure per treatment when compared to waxing.
Wax Maven specializes in waxing with experienced waxologists who can explain our procedures and costs. Have a question? Contact us or leave a reply below.
