LHR vs Other Methods of Hair Removal
Waxing vs Laser
Waxing: a method of semi-permanent hair removal – removes the hair from the root.
| WAXING | LASER |
|---|---|
| Having to grow out hair. | Do not have to grow hair before treatment. |
| Can cause ingrown hairs. | Can treat & remove ingrown hairs. |
| Messy, Sticky, uncomfortable, stretches & can remove delicate skin from face. | Laser rejuvenates and tightens the skin at the same time as removing the hair. |
| Treatments must be continued indefinitely. | Laser Reduces hair . |
In conclusion Laser is the best method of hair removal.
Threading vs Laser
Threading: ancient art of hair removing with cotton thread – removes hair from root.
| THREADING | LASER |
|---|---|
| Only suitable for faces – works better on flat surfaces. | Laser can treat all areas easily, face treatments are very effective. |
| Time consuming. | Laser is quick – faces take as little as 15 mins. |
| Cannot treat sensitive or acne skin. | Laser is suitable for sensitive skin and acne skin – helps reduce infection by killing bacteria. |
| Extremely difficult to get rid of all hairs. | Laser covers all areas very accurately. |
In conclusion Laser is the best method of hair removal.
Plucking vs Laser
Plucking: refers to the process of removing the hair mechanically with a tweezer – removes hair from root.
| PLUCKING | LASER |
|---|---|
| Time Consuming – have to pluck one by one. | Laser removes hair quickly from large areas. |
| Short term quick fix – hair can grow back immediately. | Long term solution – Reduces hair . |
| Can cause pitted scars. | Laser gives soft smooth skin. |
| Can cause ingrown hairs. | Can treat & remove ingrown hairs. |
In conclusion Laser is the best method of hair removal.
Shaving vs Laser
Shaving: method of hair removal, using a blade to remove the hair from the surface of the skin – does not disturb the root.
| SHAVING | LASER |
|---|---|
| Hair grows back very quickly – as early as next day. | Laser keeps hair at bay for long periods of time. |
| Hair grows back coarser. | Hair grows back finer. |
| Irritation and sensitivity – also causes shaving bumps. | Laser is suitable for sensitive skin. |
| Time consuming – every few days. | Time saving in the future. |
In conclusion Laser is the best method of hair removal.
Depilatory Creams vs Laser
Depilatory Creams: dissolves the hair painlessly by using a cream – removes the hair from the surface of the skin.
| DEPILATORY CREAMS | LASER |
|---|---|
| Irritates skin – contains many chemicals. | Suitable for all skin/ all areas- even sensitive skin. |
| Varied results – does not get rid of all hair. | Nice even finish – even on large areas. |
| Messy, smells funny & time consuming. | Quick, easy and no fuss. |
| Hair grows back very quickly. | Laser keeps hair at bay for long periods of time. |
In conclusion Laser is the best method of hair removal.
Epilating vs Laser
Epilating: using an electrical device to remove hair by mechanically grasping multiple hairs simultaneously and pulling them out.
| EPILATING | LASER |
|---|---|
| Painful to use. | Utilising Cooling gas, large areas can be treated comfortably. |
| Having to grow out hair. | Do not have to grow hair before treatment. |
| Some areas are more difficult to treat – bikini etc. | Laser can treat all areas easily. |
| Can cause ingrown hairs. | Can treat & remove ingrown hairs. |
| Time Consuming. | Time saving in the future. |
In conclusion Laser is the best method of hair removal.
Electrolysis vs Laser
Electrolysis: method of hair removal by applying a direct current to the follicle to prevent regrowth.
| ELECTROLYSIS | LASER |
|---|---|
| Expensive. | Laser is cheaper than electrolysis. |
| Tedious/ time consuming – treats each individual hair. | Quick, fast treats large areas. |
| Results are varied – difficult to get good hair reduction. | Shorter number of treatments will give you permanent hair reduction. |
| Skin infection & skin damage/scarring. | Laser is safe and yields smooth skin. |
In conclusion Laser is the best method of hair removal.
