Options and tips for men’s hair removal

For men, hair removal does not only refer to shaving their mustache and beard. Now, getting rid of unwanted hair is liked by more and more men. Clean and smooth skin is only the property of women. Based on our report, not only the bodybuilders, swimmers and gymnasts choose the professional hair removal service, but also the common men tend to get the unwanted hair off.

Men’s hair is different from women’s hair. They usually have thicker and coarser hair than women. Of course, most men have different requirement since they just want to thin out their hair not zero. For example, back and chest hair removal for men are the most popular programs in the waxing salon, many men just do not like their too hairy chest. They want to leave some hair so that it makes them look sexy.

In addition, bikini waxing is not only belonged to women, men also want to get rid of excess ”bikini hair”.

Since the men’s hair removal demand is increasing rapidly, it is better for the related businessmen or the people who want to enter into this field to know the hair removal options for men. If you are waxing salon owner, hair removal waxing products supplier, laser/IPl hair removal machines wholesaler or distributor, you need to know some basic tips about those hair removal options.

1. Laser/IPL hair removal treatment for men

Laser/IPL treatment is used as long term hair removal reduction method. Its high light energy can penetrate the surface to the root of hair follicle. Hair growing back is possible with this treatment. You should never expect the permanent hair removal from one treatment session.

Laser energy should be different

Men’s hair is different from women’s, so the laser energy should be strong enough to penetrate the surface and break the hair root. Your doctor would adjust the energy level based on your hair type and your feelings since some people feel very uncomfortable when receiving the treatment.

Men’s facial hair

Men’s facial hair is different since it may the strongest hair over the body. Men shave their face every day which make the hair strong. It is really difficult for the laser to get rid of this type of hair. However, there are some women who grow thinner hair around their eyes. Special care must be paid even you wear eye mask. It is very dangerous if your eye look into the laser light since you may get blind by the laser. As a result, do not expect the hair removal around eyes, you need to choose another method instead.

Best skin areas for laser/IPl treatment

Arm, leg, back, chest, shoulders are ideal for laser hair removal. Laser treatment dose not deliver ideal result for black hair with dark skin. Ideal result can be achieved on the light skin with dark hair.

Treatment cost

Generally, men needs five to eight treatment sessions. It takes you about 300 to 600 dollars per treatment. At least, you need to prepare 2000 to 4000 dollars for the overall treatment.

Lasting result

Just as FDA approved, laser/IPL treatment can achieve the purpose of permanent hair reduction. Completely hair removal is quite difficult. After your treatment, you need one treatment once a year in the future.

2. Waxing hair removal for men

Waxing is completely different from laser/IPL. It pulls the hair off with wax. However, it is also different from shaving since it removes the hair from the root of hair follicle. Generally, it hair removal result can last two or three weeks. There are not any waxing products which deliver permanent hair removal result.

Men’s waxing products should different from women’s

Just we mentioned before, men have stronger and coarser hair than women, so different waxing products should be applied. So you should the hair removal wax that is specially made for men’s hair removal.

Never wax your mustache or beard

Men’s mustache or beard is coarse hair and you should never wax them. If you wax them, you will end up with great pain. So never wax your mustache or beard, you had better shave them.

Body areas suitable for waxing

Chest, back waxing are very popular since wax can remove the hair quickly and easily. It your receive the treatment from a experience technician, it takes you less than ten minutes to complete the whole procedure. In addition, the thin hair around the eyes can be removed through waxing method. Underarms, eyebrow, arm hair can be removed with waxing. Male bikini waxing also called male genital waxing is liked by more and more men.

Waxing cost for men

Waxing cost is different based the body areas you waxed. Generally, the cost is from 10 to 80 dollars.

Lasting result

Generally, waxing can keep your skin hair free for three to six weeks.

For the men who do not have any waxing experience, it is better them to receive the waxing treatment in the professional beauty salon.

Home hair removal is available

As to this point, waxing is different from laser. Since laser treatment has to be done with professional laser/IPL equipments which is too expensive for one people. If you do not like to go to the waxing salon, you can do it at your own home. For example, you can buy the body waxing kit or ready to use waxing strips kit. Check how to choose the best hair removal wax products.