Alright, girl, listen up—if you’ve been stuck trying to decide between waxing and laser hair removal for your bikini zone, I’ve been right there with you.
In fact, I’ve “suffered” through both so you don’t have to. And let me tell you, the answer is crystal clear:
Bikini laser hair removal wins, hands down.
Why? Well, I’m about to spill the tea on that in the rest of this article, so sit tight and keep on reading!
1. It’s Less Painful
The first time I got a bikini wax, I thought I was going to pass out. And I’m talking full-on, tears-in-my-eyes, “Why am I doing this to myself?” kind of pain.
Now, I won’t lie—laser hair removal has its moments too, but it’s nowhere near as bad.
If I had to describe the feeling, I’d say it feels like a rubber band gently snapping (which sounds worse than it actually is), except that the more you go, the less painful it gets.
So yeah, bikini laser hair removal is way less painful, and I’m 100% sold on it for that reason alone.
2. It Has Long-Lasting Results
When I was doing my research on bikini laser hair removal vs. waxing, I came across a fact (which I fact-checked!) that 74% of patients experience permanent hair reduction after 3+ laser treatments, and the results just kept getting better over time.
(*By the way, you can read the study here.)
But anyway, being the skeptic I am, I still wasn’t entirely sold. So, naturally, I had to try it myself.
Fast forward to the first three treatments, and honestly? I definitely started noticing my hair wasn’t growing back as fast. Or as thick.
By the time I finished my 5th session, I was already seeing a massive reduction. What was growing back was lighter, finer, and barely noticeable.
Now, I can officially say it: bikini laser hair removal does work, and it works in the long run, like truly long-term.
3. No Ingrowns or Skin Irritation
I’m gonna be real here for a moment—ingrown hairs are the worst. Plus, the irritation from waxing?
No thanks. Red, bumpy skin and a few days of tenderness aren’t the vibe I’m going for.
In my experience, though, laser hair removal seems to have a way of reducing ingrown hairs over time. As my laser technician explained to me:
Laser hair removal targets the hair follicle directly, which essentially disables it. As a result, the hair either doesn’t grow back at all, or it grows back finer and lighter. Waxing, on the other hand, removes the hair from the root, but it doesn’t affect the follicle in the same way. Over time, waxing can lead to some regrowth, and you may still experience those dreaded ingrown hairs.
Honestly, once I heard that, it all clicked and cemented my decision to entrust my bikini zone to laser hair removal bikini NYC (I highly recommend checking them out!).
4. It’s More Convenient Maintenance-Wise
I always hated how much time I spent on waxing—scheduling, prepping, and then dealing with the mess (because you know that wax is a sticky nightmare).
Also, there’s the whole “Is it too long? Too short?” hair growth dilemma that I wasn’t particularly fond of, so I was really looking for a way to avoid that too.
Well, guess what? With laser, you just show up and chill. The maintenance is minimal, and after your first few sessions, you’re golden for months, if not years.
If you ask me, it’s magic!
5. Cost-Effective in the Long Run
Now, I’m aware that laser hair removal is an upfront investment, and we’re not talking pocket change here.
But when I crunched the numbers, I realized I was spending way more on waxing every few weeks—without any of the long-term results that laser hair removal offers.
(By the way, after doing the math, I found out that laser hair removal could save me up to 75% of what I’d spend on waxing in just 2-3 years!)
So yeah, while it feels like a splurge at first, it’s actually the more affordable option in the long term.
6. More Precise and Safer
Don’t get me wrong, waxing has its perks. It is effective, and it can get all the hairs (even the tiny ones).
But let me tell you, it’s not without its risks. (I speak from experience here—like that one time I ended up with torn skin from a botched wax job. Yikes.).
Laser hair removal, though? It’s super precise. It targets only the hair follicle and leaves your skin completely untouched.
Oh, and it’s:
- FDA-approved
- Totally safe when done by a pro
- Plus, most technicians numb the area beforehand, making sure you feel as comfortable as possible.
With waxing, I’d say you’re taking a gamble every time you walk into that salon.
So yeah, I’ll stick to laser, thanks.
So, Should You Go for Laser?
If you’re tired of the waxing cycle (and I mean, REALLY tired) and everything else that comes with it, I’d say DEFINITELY go for laser hair removal.
Overall, it has fewer sessions, less pain, smoother skin, and no awkward hair growth—and what more could you want?
Again, the upfront cost might make you pause, but trust me, it’s more than worth it.
