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Generally speaking, professional laser hair removal is a fairly expensive process. In order to be completely free of unwanted hair, it can take as many as six to eight treatments, which can cost up to five thousand dollars each depending on the particular facility and the area of the body that is being treated.

That said many people don’t realize how much money they invest into hair removal in other forms over the years, such as waxing or shaving. Recent studies have shown that the average American woman spends between $3,000 and $10,000 over a ten-year period to remove unwanted hair from their legs, underarms and bikini line. Of course, laser hair removal can also be done on other areas of the body and is growing in popularity among men as well, especially for the removal of unwanted back or chest hair. Considering the cost that most women put into waxing and/or shaving and the time and hassle involved in the hair removal process, it isn’t surprising that many people are opting for laser hair removal despite the intimidating price.

One possible alternative to professional laser hair removal is the TRIA at-home laser hair removal system. It provides the same technology used by professionals but in the comfort of your own home at just a fraction of the price. For $795-$995 you can purchase the TRIA laser for use at home. It is easy and safe to use with no goggles or other safety precautions necessary. There are some limitations however. For example, it can’t be used on your face or genitals and the technology will only work for people with darker hair and lighter skin tones.

The TRIA system also requires more work on your part than an in-office treatment. You can’t just lie down and let the physician do all the work. Instead, you have to prepare the desired area by shaving and then tediously apply the laser. The laser is very small, so treating a larger area like your legs or arms can take a very long time and be more difficult to accomplish when you are treating your own body. You also should not expect immediate results. Just as with professional treatments, you will still have to treat each area up to eight times, which means a lot of time spent on at-home hair removal over the course of up to one year. This is due to the fact that hair grows in cycles and some hair may be missed from one laser application to the next. However, after that, you can expect to be virtually hair free for life, so for most the trade-off is worth it if you can afford the initial investment. And at less than $1,000, you can rid nearly your entire body of hair, for a savings of up to $15,000.

Generally speaking, professional laser hair removal is a fairly expensive process. In order to be completely free of unwanted hair, it can take as many as six to eight treatments, which can cost up to five thousand dollars each depending on the particular facility and the area of the body that is being treated.

That said many people don’t realize how much money they invest into hair removal in other forms over the years, such as waxing or shaving. Recent studies have shown that the average American woman spends between $3,000 and $10,000 over a ten-year period to remove unwanted hair from their legs, underarms and bikini line. Of course, laser hair removal can also be done on other areas of the body and is growing in popularity among men as well, especially for the removal of unwanted back or chest hair. Considering the cost that most women put into waxing and/or shaving and the time and hassle involved in the hair removal process, it isn’t surprising that many people are opting for laser hair removal despite the intimidating price.

One possible alternative to professional laser hair removal is the TRIA at-home laser hair removal system. It provides the same technology used by professionals but in the comfort of your own home at just a fraction of the price. For $795-$995 you can purchase the TRIA laser for use at home. It is easy and safe to use with no goggles or other safety precautions necessary. There are some limitations however. For example, it can’t be used on your face or genitals and the technology will only work for people with darker hair and lighter skin tones.

The TRIA system also requires more work on your part than an in-office treatment. You can’t just lie down and let the physician do all the work. Instead, you have to prepare the desired area by shaving and then tediously apply the laser. The laser is very small, so treating a larger area like your legs or arms can take a very long time and be more difficult to accomplish when you are treating your own body. You also should not expect immediate results. Just as with professional treatments, you will still have to treat each area up to eight times, which means a lot of time spent on at-home hair removal over the course of up to one year. This is due to the fact that hair grows in cycles and some hair may be missed from one laser application to the next. However, after that, you can expect to be virtually hair free for life, so for most the trade-off is worth it if you can afford the initial investment. And at less than $1,000, you can rid nearly your entire body of hair, for a savings of up to $15,000.

 These days many men are as likely to use moisturizer as women are, and take more care over their grooming. The trend has extended to some men wishing to remove their body hair, which naturally leads to the problem of stubble as it re-grows. Some men prefer the smooth look with certain areas of body hair removed, but naturally no one will want to cuddle up to their stubble as it re-grows and suffer stubble rash. Thus men look for a more permanent solution to just shaving it off, and many would be happy to see their body hair gone for good. For men who have made the decision to lose their body hair, here a few choice products to consider.

Veet hair removal wax strips for men: These aren’t suitable for chest hair removal but for backs, arms and even legs, the wax strips will leave you hair free for four weeks. The makers of Veet recommend you trim the hair first to make it less painful but you should still expect a degree of pain. Be prepared for this as if you give up half way through due to a low pain threshold, you could end up looking very odd. You may well need assistance to apply the strips on your back and remove them, but when the hair grows back it won’t be all stubbly as it would be after shaving.

Depilatory Creams: Many of these are chemical based and you simply apply the cream generously and then remove it with a wash cloth. They are easy to use but there may be some unpleasant smells from them though they have much improved from the early days of Immac smelling like bad eggs. Suggested products to try are Vi Gor male depilatory cream, which works in just 5 minutes and smells of sweet almonds. It has been dermatologically tested to be gentle on the skin, and slows down hair re-growth.  Veet hair removal gel is another well known brand of depilatory which is fast and effective and can work for about four weeks.

Hair No More: This is a complete hair removal kit which involves using a depilatory cream followed by a hair growth inhibiter spray and gel. Firstly you remove the hair with the cream and then follow with the inhibitor product which clinical trials have shown ‘appear’ to be similar to the results of waxing. The product can be used again as soon as stubble starts to reappear and the claim is that with repeated applications it will stop the hair growing back entirely. User reviews vary with some complaining about the smell, but it does leave the skin smooth and moisturized.

Ultra Hair Away: This product is a hair growth inhibiter which will appeal to those who are eco friendly as it is 100% organic and made from a mix of exotic plant enzymes. It is not a depilatory cream and it is recommended that for best results the area of hair you wish to disappear is first removed by tweezing, waxing or electrolysis. This will remove the hair from the roots and then Ultra Hair Away can be sprayed on to clog the structure of the hair follicle. It will then slow down and ultimately stop hair re-growth. It comes with a 100% refund if you aren’t satisfied with the results in 60 days.

Men now have the choice of many varied products to help with hair removal at home, with the hair inhibiters perhaps providing a permanent solution for some men.

Generally speaking, professional laser hair removal is a fairly expensive process. In order to be completely free of unwanted hair, it can take as many as six to eight treatments, which can cost up to five thousand dollars each depending on the particular facility and the area of the body that is being treated.

That said many people don’t realize how much money they invest into hair removal in other forms over the years, such as waxing or shaving. Recent studies have shown that the average American woman spends between $3,000 and $10,000 over a ten-year period to remove unwanted hair from their legs, underarms and bikini line. Of course, laser hair removal can also be done on other areas of the body and is growing in popularity among men as well, especially for the removal of unwanted back or chest hair. Considering the cost that most women put into waxing and/or shaving and the time and hassle involved in the hair removal process, it isn’t surprising that many people are opting for laser hair removal despite the intimidating price.

One possible alternative to professional laser hair removal is the TRIA at-home laser hair removal system. It provides the same technology used by professionals but in the comfort of your own home at just a fraction of the price. For $795-$995 you can purchase the TRIA laser for use at home. It is easy and safe to use with no goggles or other safety precautions necessary. There are some limitations however. For example, it can’t be used on your face or genitals and the technology will only work for people with darker hair and lighter skin tones.

The TRIA system also requires more work on your part than an in-office treatment. You can’t just lie down and let the physician do all the work. Instead, you have to prepare the desired area by shaving and then tediously apply the laser. The laser is very small, so treating a larger area like your legs or arms can take a very long time and be more difficult to accomplish when you are treating your own body. You also should not expect immediate results. Just as with professional treatments, you will still have to treat each area up to eight times, which means a lot of time spent on at-home hair removal over the course of up to one year. This is due to the fact that hair grows in cycles and some hair may be missed from one laser application to the next. However, after that, you can expect to be virtually hair free for life, so for most the trade-off is worth it if you can afford the initial investment. And at less than $1,000, you can rid nearly your entire body of hair, for a savings of up to $15,000.

 These days many men are as likely to use moisturizer as women are, and take more care over their grooming. The trend has extended to some men wishing to remove their body hair, which naturally leads to the problem of stubble as it re-grows. Some men prefer the smooth look with certain areas of body hair removed, but naturally no one will want to cuddle up to their stubble as it re-grows and suffer stubble rash. Thus men look for a more permanent solution to just shaving it off, and many would be happy to see their body hair gone for good. For men who have made the decision to lose their body hair, here a few choice products to consider.

Veet hair removal wax strips for men: These aren’t suitable for chest hair removal but for backs, arms and even legs, the wax strips will leave you hair free for four weeks. The makers of Veet recommend you trim the hair first to make it less painful but you should still expect a degree of pain. Be prepared for this as if you give up half way through due to a low pain threshold, you could end up looking very odd. You may well need assistance to apply the strips on your back and remove them, but when the hair grows back it won’t be all stubbly as it would be after shaving.

Depilatory Creams: Many of these are chemical based and you simply apply the cream generously and then remove it with a wash cloth. They are easy to use but there may be some unpleasant smells from them though they have much improved from the early days of Immac smelling like bad eggs. Suggested products to try are Vi Gor male depilatory cream, which works in just 5 minutes and smells of sweet almonds. It has been dermatologically tested to be gentle on the skin, and slows down hair re-growth.  Veet hair removal gel is another well known brand of depilatory which is fast and effective and can work for about four weeks.

Hair No More: This is a complete hair removal kit which involves using a depilatory cream followed by a hair growth inhibiter spray and gel. Firstly you remove the hair with the cream and then follow with the inhibitor product which clinical trials have shown ‘appear’ to be similar to the results of waxing. The product can be used again as soon as stubble starts to reappear and the claim is that with repeated applications it will stop the hair growing back entirely. User reviews vary with some complaining about the smell, but it does leave the skin smooth and moisturized.

Ultra Hair Away: This product is a hair growth inhibiter which will appeal to those who are eco friendly as it is 100% organic and made from a mix of exotic plant enzymes. It is not a depilatory cream and it is recommended that for best results the area of hair you wish to disappear is first removed by tweezing, waxing or electrolysis. This will remove the hair from the roots and then Ultra Hair Away can be sprayed on to clog the structure of the hair follicle. It will then slow down and ultimately stop hair re-growth. It comes with a 100% refund if you aren’t satisfied with the results in 60 days.

Men now have the choice of many varied products to help with hair removal at home, with the hair inhibiters perhaps providing a permanent solution for some men.