Cost: Laser Hair Removal vs. Shaving

Given the rising popularity of individuals undergoing laser hair removal, perhaps you’ve thought about undergoing treatment yourself. If price or time is preventing you from considering laser hair removal, you may want to reconsider. The cost of buying razors and shaving cream can add up pretty quickly, not to mention the amount of time that shaving consumes.

When something like shaving becomes a routine task, it’s easy to miss how much time and money you actually spend to keep up with it. In fact, a British beauty brand conducted a survey to find out how much time women actually devote to beauty rituals. According to the article in the Huffington Post, the survey found that women spend an average of 72 days (approximately 1,728 hours) shaving their legs. In addition, shaving was ranked as women’s most hated beauty routine, with 38 percent of those surveyed stating that they hated shaving more than any other beauty ritual (e.g., drying and styling their hair, applying makeup, etc.). Maybe one of the reasons many women hate shaving is because it is only a temporary solution to the problem, since their hair will grow back within a few hours to a day.

A Lifetime of Shaving

On average, we can assume that a person shaves 3 to 4 times a week for about 10 minutes and shaves until they are around 50 years old. As you add the numbers together it becomes apparent that in your lifetime, shaving will take up almost two months of your time! To some people, spending so much time shaving may not seem like such a big deal, but for others, shaving can become a burden given their fast-paced lives.

The Cost of Razors and Shaving Cream

Let’s not forget about the cost of purchasing of razors and shaving cream over time, either. Even if you purchase the cheapest razors and cream on the market, you’ll still find yourself spending hundreds of dollars a year and thousands over your lifetime in attempts to keep your skin stubble free.

The Benefits of Laser Hair Removal

Although the total cost of laser hair removal depends how many areas are treated and how many treatments are required, laser removal does cost much less than shaving in the long run. Each treatment usually takes less than an hour to complete, and after a few sessions you can be hair free for the rest of your life. It’s a win-win situation that eliminates the five o’clock stubble. Not only do you save thousands of dollars, but you also gain countless hours of life back as well.

I offer the Palomar Icon Aesthetic System at my Paradise Valley practice. The Palomar Icon Aesthetic System is the most advanced laser and pulsed light system available and has redefined the standard of care for laser treatment of the skin. In addition to providing a platform for facial rejuvenation and improving the tone and texture of your skin, the Palomar Icon Aesthetic System also provides a platform for permanent laser hair removal. The Palomar Icon Laser offers outstanding results for laser hair removal with minimal discomfort and little to no downtime. To schedule your consultation with me or my state-certified laser technician, Kristina, please call (480) 890-0600 or fill out our our online contact form today.