Explore the benefits of Brazilian laser hair removal as Wink Laser Studio’s Janna Alfeche explains why it’s a great alternative to waxing, offering less pain and long-term cost savings.
Summer is coming up, and lot of us are excitedly preparing to hit the pool or the beach, with getting rid of unwanted hair as one of our main concerns. Surely many of us are familiar with the plethora of hair removal options; the real challenge is finding one that suits us the best.
A popular option is Brazilian waxing, a treatment that includes pulling out the hairs, resulting in smooth skin for weeks. The process does contain many pros, such as the fact that it exfoliates the skin and that it is a relatively cheap option. However, those with a low pain tolerance might not still be used to the pain it entails, causing them to dread the next waxing session.
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Thankfully, there is a solution for those of you who are tired of Brazilian waxing. Janna Alfeche of Wink Laser Studio shares to us the benefits of an alternative option: Brazilian laser hair removal.
I’ve been a regular client at Wink for quite some time now, as I find their waxing services to be quick, fuss-free and less painful than others. While I don’t mind coming back every month, it was recommended for me to try their laser hair removal, and since then, it has piqued my curiosity.
“Most of our clients usually start with Brazilian waxing then eventually, they switch to laser,” Janna starts, adding that personally, she recommends this treatment because it is ideal for those with a low pain tolerance. “We always inform our clients that the laser treatment will not be completely painless; there will be a slight discomfort but it won’t last long. You can also expect the interval of your laser sessions to be longer (6 weeks interval) compared to Brazilian wax (4 weeks interval).”
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In addition to this, laser hair removal also ends up being more cost effective in the long run. “Our Brazilian wax costs P800, so if you have monthly waxing sessions, that’s P9,600 in a year and P96,000 in ten years. For Brazilian laser hair removal, a package of 12 sessions costs P36,000. The recommended number of sessions for this is around 6-12 sessions, so it might even cost you a little less,” Janna shares.
A fair warning to those of you who are getting ready to book a laser hair removal appointment: if you just came from the beach, it is best to book an appointment 2-3 weeks after your latest sun exposure. “Sunburnt skin is not suitable for any laser treatments,” Janna tells me, adding, “Also, it is best that there is a presence of hair and that you have not waxed or tweezed for around four weeks.”
So if you’ve been asking yourself whether or not to take that leap, you have your answer.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to Wink Laser Studio’s Janna Alfeche, laser is recommended for people with a low pain tolerance, but it is not completely painless. She says clients feel slight discomfort that does not last long. Most Wink clients start with Brazilian waxing and eventually switch to laser.
Wink Laser Studio says laser sessions are spaced about six weeks apart, compared with four weeks for Brazilian waxing. The recommended number of laser sessions is around six to twelve in total. Waxing, which pulls out the hairs, is described as leaving skin smooth for weeks.
According to Wink Laser Studio, yes. Brazilian waxing costs P800 per session, or P9,600 a year with monthly visits and P96,000 over ten years. A 12-session Brazilian laser package costs P36,000, and since six to twelve sessions are recommended, it may cost a little less.
Janna Alfeche advises booking an appointment two to three weeks after your latest sun exposure, such as a beach trip. She says sunburnt skin is not suitable for any laser treatments, so a session should not be booked on burnt skin.
Brazilian waxing pulls out the hairs and leaves skin smooth for weeks. Its pros include exfoliating the skin and being a relatively cheap option. The drawback is pain, and people with a low pain tolerance may dread the next session, so some look to laser.
