Our Torrance and Hermosa Beach waxing and sugaring clients like to be informed about the latest trends in waxing and sugaring. Besides waxing and sugaring there are other hair removal procedures available in the Hermosa Beach and Torrance, CA area and we are going to review a few of them. Let’s start by comparing laser hair removal with waxing and sugaring.
How laser hair removal is designed to work: a Laser beam penetrates the skin to target the hair shaft and inhibit hair growth. It essentially destroys the follicle, meaning it can achieve permanent removal. Typically, the hair in treated areas falls out within 2-3 weeks. Doctors claim laser is only destroying hair follicles others say different. Do your own research.
Who might consider hair removal by laser: While professional dermatologists can vary the type of laser used, laser is not suited to people with dark skin or pale hair, because it targets the melanin in the hair, so the laser needs to be able to lock on to the dark pigment and needs to differentiate the dark hair from the skin.
Advantage: Great for long term hair removal in all areas…. maybe! Some people report that some hair does come back.
Disadvantage: Laser hair removal can be very painful, with most people describing it as a “snapping” sensation against the skin, and a sensation of heat from the laser. Also, it requires visit to a dermatologist for best results.
How many treatments and its cost: In the Hermosa Beach and Torrance area the cost is around $95 to $250 per treatment, with an average of six sessions recommended, depending on the area being treated. Several cycles of treatment are usually recommended to capture the hair follicles at different stages of the growth cycle. Some people require touch-up treatments, especially on larger areas.
Conclusion: Not counting the risks that maybe involved and while it may seem expensive, in the long run, many consider laser hair removal to be a good investment. Do your research.
Though laser hair removal has be available for a while in the Redondo Beach and Torrance ,CA area waxing or sugaring is the most popular and preferred form of hair removal.
Sugaring vs waxing
Sugar is never hot. Wax is applied warm, but sometimes overheated causing a skin burn and then you know what follows- scabs. Sugar paste is used lukewarm so there’s no chance of burning the skin. Considering a Brazilian or bikini wax?
Less strain, less pain. Wax is applied with the direction of hair growth, but removed against the grain of hair growth. But the traditional sugaring technique using the paste is removed in the same direction hair grows, putting less strain on the skin- always a plus for the pain management department.
Often waxing and sugaring is put in the same category of hair removal because they’re somewhat similar in the way they remove hair. But they are very different from one another when it comes to one aspect extremely important- PAIN! Though we offer both sugaring and waxing at our Redondo Beach sugar and waxing spa you can quickly find out why even the people that cringe at the thought of the tiniest bit of discomfort are saying, “Pass me the sugar please.”
For an appointment call our Hermosa Beach waxing and sugaring spa at: (310) 347-2012