Wax or laser hair removal? Which should you choose as a man?
Waxing gives instant but temporary results; laser takes several sessions but delivers long-lasting hair reduction. We will help you decide which suits you.
The key difference in brief
When is waxing the right choice?
Waxing is ideal if you want smooth skin quickly, for example before an important event, or want to tidy up a smaller area such as the nose, ears or eyebrows. It is also a good choice if your hair is light or grey, because laser is less effective then.
It is important not to shave the hair before the treatment: wax can only grip hairs that are at least half a centimetre long. We trim longer hair at the salon.
When to choose laser hair removal?
If you are looking for a lasting solution instead of repeated shaving, laser is the better route. On larger areas such as the back, chest or stomach it pays off especially well, because from session to session it thins out and fines down the regrowing hair. The series takes several sessions, so it is worth starting in good time.
Can they be combined?
Between laser treatments, do not wax or epilate, because the laser needs the root of the hair. If you are having laser treatments, waxing is therefore not a good choice on the same area during the series.
How do you decide?
- You need a quick, one-off solution: wax.
- You need to remove light or grey hair: wax.
- You want a lasting result and your hair is dark: laser hair removal.
- You are unsure: at a free consultation we examine your skin and hair type.
This guide is for information only and does not replace a medical examination, diagnosis or treatment. For health questions, or if you take medication or have an illness, consult a doctor.
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