Hair Removal For Men

When it comes to hair removal for men, guys today have many options. Not so long ago, the only men who sought to remove body hair were professional cyclists, swimmers and exotic dancers. The rise of the smooth-bodied metrosexual aesthetic has changed all that, and today, more men than ever are seeking to trim, prune, wax and laser their unwanted hair.

Here's the scoop on waxing, one approach that is often used to get rid of unwanted body hair:

  • Wax is applied to the area being treated, and it is allowed to harden for a few minutes.
  • It is then removed, and the hair is removed with it.
  • There can be some pain involved with using this technique to remove body hair.
  • It's recommended that waxing be done in a salon. Still, there are home-waxing kits available for those men who may be too shy to get this type of treatment done professionally.

Hair Removal for Men: Laser Treatments

Laser treatments have become more popular than ever for men seeking to divest themselves of unwanted body hair. Keep in mind that the best candidates for laser treatments are men with light skin and dark hair. If you are blond or have darker skin, know that there are lasers that can also help you. However, you will have to find an aesthetician with experience treating someone with your coloring.

Going this route will set you back at least a few hundred dollars, but the advantage is that it is the most permanent method of hair removal available. NuU Medspa offers affordable laser-treatment options for men of all ethnic backgrounds.