Choose between Laser and hot/cold waxing for hair removal

Laser hair removal basics

Laser hair removal became commercial available twenty years ago. Now, it has been widely used in skin clinics, beauty salons. Laser hair removal features for its long term hair removal result. It has been get the approval of ”permanent hair reduction” by FDA. You need to note that permanent hair reduction is different from permanent hair removal. Reduction means that the total number of hair would be reduced after a series of treatment sessions. Many patients would have their hair regrowth.

Hot/cold waxing for hair removal basics

Waxing is a semi-permanent hair removal method which can remove the unwanted hair from the root of hair follicle. No permanent hair removal results can be achieved through waxing. There are many types of waxes in the market. They can be classified as hot wax and cold wax.

Difference between hot wax and cold wax

Hot waxes need heat before application. It should be melt above body temperature. Then apply a thin layer over the target hairy area. After it hardens, you can pull the wax off with unwanted hair. Generally, the hot waxes are used with disposable wax strips.

Cold waxes are usually with on the pre-coated wax strips,we call it ready to use hair removal wax strips. You just need to heat them between your hands and then press it onto the target skin area.

Application Body areas comparison

For laser method, nearly every body area can be used. The facial area around the eye should be avoided since laser beam may hurt your eyes.

For waxing method, nearly all body areas can be applied. Eyebrow, chin, leg, arm/underarm, back, chest, foot, chest, entire body, bikini, upper lip can be treated with waxing. However, the skin area with hurt or burn should never use wax.

Satey Comparision

As to the safety of both methods, waxing is higher than laser based treatment.

Although laser can deliver gentle, non-invasive treatment, the long term effects is little known so no 100% safety could be guaranteed. In addition, not everybody can use this method; the hair should be darker than the surrounding area. If your use it on the skin with darker color, you may get hurt. The result and safety is also depended upon the level of beauticians.

For the waxing, you could never use the waxing product in the areas with broken skin etc. Skin Infection problem may occur in the waxing. Never reuse the hair removal wax.

Cost Comparison

As to the cost comparison, the permanent hair reduction laser treatment is much higher than waxing.

To achieve the ideal hair removal result, you need several treatment sessions. Based on the area of treatment skin, the cost for each session is different and it is common for you to pay 500$ for one treatment session.

Waxing is much cheaper than laser hair removal. You just need to pay the same money as shaving. The benefit of waxing is that you can get two to eight weeks hair removal result.

Convenience comparison

As to the laser, you have to perform it in the beauty salon or clinic. You have to make appointment with the salon or clinic. Some of waxing should also be done in the beauty salon by the beauticians such as bikini area hair removal. You can also get it done at home. You just need to buy the home waxing kit. For hot waxing used with nonwoven waxing strips, you need to prepare the wax warmer, wooden spatula. The easiest way is using ready-made nonwoven wax strips and you can use it at anytime, anywhere.

Based on the information shown above, you need to choose the best hair removal method which suits you.