I Switched From Waxing To Laser Hair Removal—Here’s Why I’m Never Going Back

In my nearly 29 years on this earth, the hardest breakup I’ve ever had was with my waxer, Meagan. Standing 4'11'' tall, with bleach-blonde hair and lips so plump they deserved their own ZIP code, she was a ray of sunshine. Every five weeks or so, I’d settle into her chair, ready to overshare about people she didn’t know and soak up the latest plot twist in her tumultuous love life. It was my religion.

 

What I didn’t struggle to part ways with? The pain of having another set of lips nearly ripped clean off my body with hot wax, the itchy and awkward grow-out phase before every appointment, and the $70 I shelled out for dolphin-smooth skin nearly every month. Eight months ago, I swapped my standing wax date for laser hair removal  with LaserAway. Here’s why I’m never going back—and exactly how it stacks up in the pain department.

During your first session, your technician starts on the lowest energy setting. This isn’t just to ease you in—it’s a professional safety protocol to assess how your skin and hair type respond to the treatment and to gauge your personal pain tolerance. From there, each session is customized, with the laser gradually dialed up to the optimal level for both comfort and effectiveness. 

The best part? You're in and out in under 30 minutes, with none of that post-waxing soreness.

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