Dealing with excess body hair can be very annoying, no matter where it is. Shaving is a common solution, but you have to do it frequently to stay hair-free. Waxing is an alternative that can be done less frequently, but it's painful and you still have to do it every few weeks or so. Is laser hair removal something you should consider if you're a regular waxer?

Laser hair removal is typically very expensive for treatments. It is painful and you have to go for several treatments, sometimes as many as eight treatments, doing a treatment every 4 to 12 weeks. Laser hair removal isn't 100% permanent. Some people will achieve results that may last the rest of their lives, however, most individuals will need maintenance treatments now and then, 1 to 2 a year, or one every few years. Again, this depends on the individuals.

Some people don't get the results they are looking for. Laser hair removal works best for those who have fair skin and dark hair. The smaller the contrast in color between the hair and skin, the more difficult it is to achieve an effective treatment. Fortunately, there are lasers that work better for those with darker skin and lighter hair.

If you have the money to do laser treatments, it could be a good choice. If you're waxing once or twice a month, depending on whether you do it yourself or have it done at a salon, and depending on the treated surface area, you could be spending hundreds or thousands of dollars a year. If you can manage one treatment every few years to maintain results you're pleased with, it may be worthwhile. Try to estimate how much each method will cost you over the year and decide of the fewer painful treatments are worth it.

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