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For professional hair removal, the cost will vary depending on treatments, products, hair texture, hair thickness and area of the body. Expect to pay more for treatment at specialty centers and upscale salons and spas. Shaving razors, waxing kits and other hair removal products are fairly inexpensive and sold at almost all grocery and drug stores.
Not all hair removal treatments are created equal. Here's how long you can expect each hair removal treatment to last and an estimated cost for each.
Electrolysis is considered permanent hair removal. However, some people do experience a return of hair growth. This form of hair removal may take up to 25 sessions and normally not less than 3 sessions, costing anywhere from $40 per session to $150 per hour, depending on the electrologist you choose. Each area of the body requires a different strategy, and therefore a different cost structure, but most clinics can provide cost and treatment estimates prior to beginning treatment.
Laser hair removal is intended to permanently remove hair, although some people must undergo touch-up sessions for continued hair removal. It may take up to seven sessions to see results. Sessions can cost up to $500. Because laser hair removal is currently more accessible and is less time-consuming than electrolysis, laser hair removal is often more widely-used than electrolysis.
Plucking, usually done on the eyebrows and chin, can remove hair for up to two months. Tweezers, the tools used for plucking, can cost anywhere from $1 to $40 for a "designer" pair.
Waxing generally leaves the area hair-free for three to six weeks. At-home wax kits can be as expensive as $45, but most are in the $10 to $20 price range. For professional waxing, expect to pay as little as $10 for a lip wax and up to $100 for a full leg wax depending on the professional and or salon.
Depilatory hair removal creams can keep skin smooth for up to two weeks. Hair removal creams and gels are often relatively inexpensive, costing around $10 for a bottle that will provide more than one application.
Shaving, the time-tested hair removal treatment, keeps hair away for up to three days. One-time-use disposable razors are around s $3-$4, while fancy electric shavers may cost up to $240.
The most common method for shaving is non-disposal shavers with replaceable blades. Blades are expensive, typically a pack of five can cost anywhere from $8 - $12.
Now that you've got the basics on hair removal costs and hair removal longevity, learn more about temporary solutions, like depilatory creams, waxing and sugaring on the next page.
Depilatory hair removal creams can keep skin smooth for up to two weeks. Hair removal creams and gels are often inexpensive, costing around $10 for a bottle that will provide more than one application.