Recently more and more men have been considering laser hair removal. It used to be considered a woman only treatment but times are changing, and a lot of men are now getting laser hair removal.
This is mostly due to the fact that laser hair removal is really good at removing hair on the chest and back. Just look at the other options – shaving, waxing, creams and electrolysis. All of these have problems and they are far from permanent. The best of these is probably waxing because it does weaken the hair and therefore make it grow back finer and lighter. Electrolysis, although 100% permanent, is an extreme and painful option.
The back and chest are such awkward areas to remove hair from – the back in particular is really hard to reach. Shaving it yourself is pretty much out of the question and going to a salon all the time for waxing can be expensive and time consuming.
This means that laser hair removal is a great option. You can get it done and then never have to worry about removing hair there again. Yes you will need a few sessions, and maybe a top up session after a few years, but this will be worth it. If you really care about being hairless on your back, chest, and even face then it’s a great option. Especially when you think about the long term benefits.
If you have dark hair and light skin then laser hair removal will work on a man just as well as a woman. Hair types are generally the same regardless of sex. It still works on the same premise - targeting the hair follicles by searching out the darkness of the hair. And then blasting heat at the hair follicle destroying it. It’s 100% compatible on men, and the same sort of reduction of hair growth will be seen too so it’s just as effective. This means you should see a 70-90% reduction in hair growth (depending on subject).
However certain laser hair removal devices are not recommended for facial use. Some are fine, some aren’t so you should research the product you’re thinking of buying (in the case of at home laser hair removal) or ask a practitioner (if you’re getting it done in a clinic). There are extra safety measures which need to be taken because it’s so close to the eyes. In my opinion this is why there is more caution. People don’t want to get sued!
Overall it’s a great option for mean, especially the home laser hair removal devices which can be used in privacy. Although most advertising is aimed towards women this will surely change in the future as its popularity amonst men continues to increase.
