There are many different methods for hair removal… lasers, waxing, and shaving. All of these options can make it hard when picking which method is right for you or which method is more bang for your buck. Here at Live Young Wellness Spa, we listed popular options so you don’t have to. Keep reading to find the best way to tackle your unwanted hair.
Laser Hair Removal
Our favorite and number one method that we recommend! Why? It’s pretty quick, not as painful, and it gives your permanent results so you don’t have to worry about hair at all!
How It Works
Laser hair removal is one of the most commonly done cosmetic procedures in the U.S. The idea behind how laser hair removal works is quite simple; the laser is used to administer bursts of energy to the treatment site, which damages the hair follicle and reduces hair growth. However, the actual process of laser hair removal is more complex and requires an in-depth understanding of hair growth cycles and what laser technology can and cannot achieve. The whole process requires commitment and can be expensive, luckily here at Live Young Wellness Spa, we offer a Laser Hair Removal Membership to help make it affordable to anyone wanting to remove their unwanted hair. We also offer Groupons in our office and on the Groupon website for patients who want to try out laser hair removal for the first time (Keep in mind, limit one Groupon Treatment per person).
With Laser Hair Removal, you don’t have to worry about shaving or monthly wax appointments. After meeting the required amount of sessions for your hair removal, you will only need a few touch-ups here and there if needed.
How Painful Is It?
The level of discomfort for this treatment depends on the patient’s pain tolerance and the location of the procedure. Many patients say that it feels like a rubber and snapping across your skin.
Waxing
Oh, waxing. Waxing lasts a lot longer than shaving, however, you will need monthly maintenance if you want to stay on top of hair removal with this method.
Waxing is a great way to get those legs nice and smooth for a vacation or big event but the downside is that you will have to wait until your hair has grown back long enough to get waxed again.
How It Works
The procedure is the same whether you do it at home or if you see a professional. You can apply warm wax onto the skin and then remove it once it hardens or you can apply the warm wax and use a cloth/strip to remove the hair along with the wax.
How Painful Is It?
The procedure depends on the patient’s pain tolerance. The pain also depends on the quality and the skill of the waxer. Your skin may be sensitive for a day or two afterward. Many patients tend to take ibuprofen before the appointment to help reduce pain.
Shaving
Shaving is affordable, can be done at home, and is quick- that is of course depending on the area. Shaving can get annoying and can sometimes seem like a chore. You may experience razor bumps, regrowth stubble, and razor burn.
How It Works
After finding the right razor for you, you will move the blade against the direction that the hair grows (with the exception of the sensitive areas like your bikini line).
How Painful Is It?
Shaving is completely painless unless of course you accidentally nick yourself.
If you are tired of tweezing, spending money on expensive razors and creams, and making waxing appointments, it is time to consider laser hair removal. The side effects are minimal, it can be done within minutes (for smaller areas), and it is a long-term solution to unwanted hair. Whether you are just now learning about laser hair removal as an option and want to start slowly, or you are ready to be totally hair free, your friends at LYWS in Flower Mound and Castle Hills have you covered.
Call Live Young Wellness Spa today!!
At Live Young Wellness Spa, we want you to walk in our front doors and feel confident that you will receive the best care for your individual needs. It is our job to ensure that happens. We have locations in Flower Mound at 2931 Long Prairie Rd. Flower Mound, TX 75022 and Castle Hills (Carrollton) at 4541 N. Josey Ln. #120 Carrollton, TX 75010.
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