Mens Hair Removal

Home laser hair removal might be an option if you don’t want to fork out thousands, but it still quite expensive. Below I’ve listed some of the more popular home laser hair removal kits that are available on the market and the costs of those. Before you embark on this path, consult your physician or a skin specialist to ensure that this treatment is suitable for you.

Tria home laser hair removal kit – $595

Silk ‘n Personal – $449 and $69 for additional bulbs

Silk ‘n SensEpil – $449 and $49 for additional bulbs

A good suggestion made by an Amazon reviewer before buying or using any of these products is to consult your physician. Most home laser hair removal products are only suited to light skin and dark hair combination, so you might find that none of these products are for you. Some areas of your body will always be out of reach, no matter what hair removal method you try – so either have someone help you with those areas or go to a professional.

Overall, you might not get the same professional effect with a home laser hair removal kit, but it will be cheaper. That is a trade-off that you will have to decide before you buy any of these products.

In our previous post, we studied laser hair removal prices in the US, and today we will look at the similar professional treatment pricing in the UK. Keep in mind that laser hair removal tends to work best for people with light skin and dark hair and is less effective on people with light hair or dark skin.

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When researching the prices for laser hair removal in the UK we’ve come across several gateways and groups that offer treatment all over the UK at a set price. For our
comparison purposes we tried to only look at specific treatments in the cities of London, Manchester, Edinburgh and Belfast.

Also note that where prices appear out of sync with the competition (either much cheaper or much more expensive) it might be because they include or exclude areas in their definition. For example the price one company might offer for chest laser hair removal is half of the others, but it might be that the others include the tummy area and this one doesn’t. Always check with the clinic you are considering what specific areas are included and what is not.

Laser hair removal prices in the UK

The laser hair removal costs you will pay for your treatment, depends on a couple of things. First is the size of the area that you want treated. Having your whole back treated is more expensive than having your armpits treated.

Secondly, is the thickness of the hair in the area you want treated. If you have higher and thicker density of hair than the average person, the treatment might take longer and result in higher costs. Thirdly is the clinic you go and in which area you are going for treatment – a treatment in London or New York is likely more expensive than a treatment in Bath or a treatment in Buffalo. Having a package or doing more than one area at a time might also save you some money, rather than doing it individually.

Below I’ve set out laser hair removal costs for specific clinics in the locations New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and Houston.  The costs is broken down into the size or area that you want treated and is only the cost for one session – typically you’ll need about six sessions for a more permanent effect. The only thing you need to add or change to get to an estimate of laser hair removal cost for yourself is whether you have more or less hair than average. 

Where possible, I’ve tried to differentiate costs between men and women, but you’ll need to consult with your clinic as to whether or not they offer the same cost treatment to men as to women. And find out what exactly is covered – for example, does the back treatment include the shoulders, does the chest area include the stomach, does full face include the neck, or  what area is covered by the ‘brazilian’ treatment.

Cost of laser hair removal in different US cities

Tomorrow we’ll look at laser hair removal prices in the UK.

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Women seem to have been waxing their legs for ages, while men are only recently catching on to the trend of leg waxing. Traditionally only men that competed in sports like cycling, swimming or body building even considered leg waxing, but now men from all walks of life are starting to do it.

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If you are predisposed to spider veins, stay away from leg waxing as it might make it even more prominent. Having a pain killer an hour or two before doing the waxing might reduce the pain and discomfort.

If you  go to a salon / spa to do your male leg waxing, check whether your feet is also included or not. Waxing your feet might be good for the hairless-feet- in-sandals-on-the-beach look, so it is worth considering. Also consider a spa if you can’t reach all the parts of your legs or aren’t confident that you can finish once the pain has started (or because you can’t reach the back of your legs). Some spas also include a buttock wax or Speedo wax option, so decide what you want and go for that. Costs for a full leg wax ranges from $50 – $80.

The wax gets applied in big swathes with a wooden spatula. A muslin- or cotton cloth gets pressed on. Then giving the wax some time to cool down and get properly acquainted with the hair, it gets ripped of quickly in the direction against the hair growth.

After getting the leg waxing, apply proper after care treatment and don’t wear tights or other tight clothing as it will trap moisture and cause the pores to close. This is undesirable as it might cause ingrown hairs and follicitus (small pimples). 

Smooth legs are within your grasp if you are willing to grit your teeth and get some leg waxing done.

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Salon Leg Waxing – Leg waxing is typically done in one of two manners. A half leg wax is where the hair on the leg is waxed up to the knee. A full leg waxing is where the entire leg from ankle through thigh is waxed. Many women choose a half leg wax if …

The pubic waxing region treatment is often referred to as the BCS or Back, Crack and Sack wax. More and more spa and clinics who accept men for waxing are also offering to do pubic waxing. Check with your local spa whether they do and whether they have an experience person on the team doing it. Don’t try to wax your genitals at home as you can rip and tear it easily – let someone else do it, trust me.

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There are two options for pubic hair waxing. The first is the Brazilian which will wax all hair save a little landing strip or mustache above the penis. The second option is the or the ‘Hollywood’ wax – the Full Monty – which will remove all the hair around your genitals.

It is a good idea to clean the area with a shower before hand so you don’t embarrass yourself with uncleanness or bad odors. 

Feel free to remind the person waxing you to be careful as the area is sensitive (they should know, but better safe than sorry). 

You’ll be asked to stretch the skin taut which will bring the hair follicles closer to the surface and make it easier to remove.

It is not unusual to get an erection while the procedure is going on, so no need to feel embarrassed about it. They are professionals and will get on with the job. It actually helps by stretching the skin and causing adrenalin flow which will numb some of the pain.

Take good care of your skin afterwards by rubbing on some anti-septic and natural moisturizer like Aloe Vera gel. And wear loose cotton clothing to allow the skin to breathe and prohibit moisture from building up which can cause bacteria to grow. Don’t have sex for the first 24-48 hours after treatment, as it also risks infecting the follicles (or the torn skin if there is any). After that, you might consider getting a gentle exfoliating brush to prevent ingrown hairs.

Taking proper care to prepare before as well as after care treatment will ensure that you survive to wax another today. Pubic waxing is painful but for a lot of men it is worth it.

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The idea of chest waxing for men have no doubt been spurred on by the media’s portrayal of the bare chested and successful sex symbol men. From David Beckham to Will Smith, the bare chest speaks of fertility and success, so why not you?

You might be tempted to try the home waxing kit on your chest. After all, how difficult can it be, right? Well, you can, and at least it is a body part that is within reach, but do you want to do all that painful ripping stuff to yourself when the guilt can be transferred to someone else? Whether you are going to do it yourself (don’t say I didn’t try to warn you), or whether you’ll get a professional to help, the preparation and after care should be the same.

Preparing your chest for waxing

Take a shower / bath before your waxing session. This cleans away any dirt and grime allowing the wax better grip. It also takes care of bacteria which might cause infection of the hair follicles leading to small pimples all over (follicitus). If you have really long chest hair, it might also be good to trim the fur with a clipper to about a number 2 or 3 (the wax still needs at least ¼ to ½ inch of hair to grab on to).

If you are going to a spa or salon for treatment, ask them if you need to do any additional preparation. If you have any concerns now is the type to find out if it is a problem.

You should never wax the nipples, and when waxing around them just be extra careful as the are very sensitive and can bleed or tear easily. Also decide (or ask the person doing it) whether you want the stomach waxed as well, as it is not automatically included.

The wax gets applied in the direction of the hair growth and ripped off in the opposite direction. If it is the first time you are doing male chest waxing, you might experience some bleeding as the hair gets ripped out of the follicle quite violently. Make sure to apply an anti-septic afterwards to minimise the risk of infection.

Underarm waxing

You might consider underarm waxing at the same time. Waxing your armpits will improve your hygiene as it generates less sweat and perspiration, allowing less favorable circumstance for bacteria and odors to breed. Hairless armpits is also more pleasing aesthetically as illustrated by almost all male models lifting their arms above their heads.

So check with the clinic whether underarm waxing is included or not. If it is, make sure they are using hard wax (non-strip) for waxing your armpits as it is better for the sensitive skin.

After your chest waxing

Immediately afterwards, apply anti-septic and some natural soothing lotion like Aloe Vera gel. Wear loose clothing to allow the skin to breathe. And remember that the hair follicles are open for 24 – 48 hrs so stay away from anything that can infect or harm it: direct sunlight, sun-beds, saunas, other people’s skins (no sex), etc. 

Keep applying the soothing gel/cream and the redness and irritation should dissipate. As the hair starts growing again from below the skin, you run the risk of ingrown hairs. To combat this, use exfoliating lotion 3 to 5 times a week to clear away dead skin cells and leave the pores open for hair to get through. If you still get ingrown hairs, it is best to treat it with special lotions, rather than trying to dig them out.

If you’ve taken care of your chest before and after waxing, you will experience the smooth chest effect that you were after. The hair will eventually grow back and in 6 to 8 weeks time, you’ll need to do another male chest waxing session. But after the first time, the hair is softer and the pain becomes less, so it might well be worth it to be a sex symbol!

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Male back waxing should be done with the help of someone else like a partner or a professional aesthetician. It is the most common area that is waxed by men and the least painful, so it is a good place to start.

If you go to a clinic, ask whether the shoulders are included as it sometimes isn’t and you might want to include it.

Wax is applied with a spatula in the direction of hair growth. A muslin cloth is put on top of the wax and after setting a bit, pulled of quickly in the direction against the growth of hair.

The small or lower area of the back is actually a bit more sensitive than the rest of your back, so it might be a good idea to ask the person doing the waxing to start there. Get the most painful part out of the way and it can only get less painful from there.

After the wax, remove any remaining wax and apply a soothing gel and some anti-bacterial lotion to prevent bacterial infections. When you are getting dressed again, where loose fitting clothing that are soft on the skin like cotton.

After a day or two, the redness and swelling should be gone and if you’ve applied the correct after care treatments, you should now have smoothly waxed back for the next 3 to 6 weeks. The hair will grow back softer and more slowly the more you do it. So keep going for the male back waxing treatment to achieve that smooth look for longer.

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