Summer is approaching, and hair removal is becoming one of the most popular aesthetic options for men and women. The quickest and most comfortable option is to use a razor, although the results only last a few days and, depending on your skin type, it can cause irritation, small cuts, or ingrown hairs. If you want more lasting results, you’ll need to choose between waxing or laser hair removal, but it’s important to consider certain health aspects, especially with sun exposure, if you opt for either method.
Laser hair removal offers more durable results and is the technique least likely to cause ingrown hairs. In the case of laser hair removal, the risk of ingrown hairs and skin irritation is eliminated, but there’s an important aspect to consider to avoid damaging the skin: avoid sun exposure. Therefore, laser is the most recommended option if done well in advance. It is advised to wait six to seven weeks after the treatment before sunbathing. With waxing, this problem does not occur, but on sensitive skin, irritation and ingrown hairs are more likely. Ultimately, with a bit of planning, laser hair removal for the bikini area remains the best possible choice according to the experts at your Maison Tóā.
The first advantage is the duration of the result: it is no coincidence that laser hair removal is called progressive and permanent, meaning that, unlike waxing, laser treatment tends to gradually eliminate unwanted hair by acting on the hair matrix and ensuring that the hair follicle remains constantly at rest. Obviously, this result cannot be achieved absolutely, which is why we speak of permanent hair removal rather than definitive hair removal. To achieve 90% effectiveness, six to eight sessions are needed—although the number of sessions varies based on several factors, and it is also necessary to follow a maintenance treatment once or twice a year.
The second advantage is skin safety: the target of laser treatment is the hair follicle, which is destroyed by the light pulse through the melanin contained in the hair. Melanin absorbs and transforms the laser’s light energy and only affects the follicle, leaving the skin and surrounding tissues intact.
The drawbacks of waxing:
After waxing, some skin types may experience increased irritation, especially if you sweat due to high temperatures. Depending on the type of hair, you also need to be cautious of ingrown hairs that can become infected.
