Soprano Ice Edinburgh outlines what you can expect from the 7 most popular hair removal treatments today!

From shaving and tweezing to creams and laser hair removal, each treatment offers the chance to remove body hair but with varying levels of permanence and varying levels of pain…

Check out our quick guide to the top 7 hair removal treatments today…

1. Shaving

What do I need to do?
Not a lot! Jump into the shower or bath, grab a razor and shave away!

How much do I need to spend?
A minimal amount really! A quality non-powered razor costs around £10 and, with care, that should last for between 3 to 10 shaves, but the best indicator that it is time to replace is when the blades become dull.

Pros

• Can be done at home
• It’s quick!

Cons

• May seem a cheap and cheerful approach to hair removal. However overtime becomes expensive. It is estimated people who shave can spend up to  £6,500.  WOW!
• Watch for nicks in the skin! There is no point in aiming for hair free legs for a fabulous skirt if you have bleeding skin or scabbed knees and ankles…
• Coverage! Almost guaranteed in missing sections!
• Quality of skin – nothing dries the skin quite as much as a razor approach to hair removal. What you save in price, you will need to spend on quality rehydrating moisturisers!
• The treatment areas are limited with razors
• In-grown hairs if you shave against the hair growth direction – ouch, ouch, ouch!

Length of permanence

Expect around 1-3 days hair free

2. Creams

What do I need to do?

Invest in the cream suitable for the area you want to target and start applying!

How much do I need to spend?

Costs vary on the area and the brand you choose but you can expect to pay from £5 for a small tube.

Pros

• Leaves skin feeling smoother for longer than shaving
• Hair regrowth is less harsh than shaving regrowth as the hair is dissolved

Cons

• Skin irritation and stinging
• Not suitable for all areas of the body and be careful you don’t have broken skin – ouch!
• Messy and smelly – most creams carry an intense perfume which will not be mistaken for a designer fragrance…
• Scrub, scrub, scrub your hands after application. You only want to lose the hair you have targeted!

Length of permanence

Expect around 3-7 days hair free

3. Hot waxing

What do I need to do?

Waxing can be done both in a salon as well as at home. There are many products available on the market to ensure a professional approach.

How much do I need to spend?

Price varies in salon depending on treatment area. Expect to pay around £15 for a standard bikini wax and from £18 for a half leg wax.
Wax strips to use in the house cost approximately £3 and the pots come in at around £10.
Ultimately, waxing over years will cost more than laser hair removal.  It is estimated  people who wax can spend up to £23,000 in a lifetime. WOW!

Pros

• The hot wax easily grabs onto all hair, even fine ones so the results can be fantastic!
• The surface after treatment is very smooth if done correctly

Cons

• Hot wax should be applied very carefully! Some products can be ‘heated in the microwave’ so you can imagine the damage and pain you could unwittingly inflict on yourself!
• You need to ensure that you approach the wax away from the natural growth or you can create ingrown hairs as well as having to repeat the process!

Length of permanence

Expect around 2-4 weeks hair free

4. Epilator

What do I need to do?

Simply purchase a recommended epilator brand! Do your research and read the reviews on each to see which one is best for you.

How much do I need to spend?

Expect to pay anywhere from £30 for an entry level machine up to around £300!

Pros

• You will get smoother skin and the results may last longer than most other methods such as shaving, creams or tweezing

Cons

• Using an epilator can be eye-wateringly painful!
• If you have sensitive skin then you can absolutely expect it to be painful – sorry!

Length of permanence

Expect around 2-4 weeks hair free

5. Tweezing

What do I need to do?

Invest in a good pair of tweezers – you really don’t want to be tackling eyebrows with a set that will do damage!
Alternatively, organise a free consultation with one of our therapists! Call 0131 229 6688 today to discuss what you are looking to achieve. You’re in expert hands!

How much do I need to spend?

Expect to pay around £15 for a recommended set of tweezers

Pros

• Tweezing can grasp thicker hairs, but it is harder to take out fine hairs
• It is a relatively cheap and cheerful approach to hair removal

Cons

• You cannot approach all areas of the body for hair removal with tweezing
• Tweezing nostril hair, for example, can cause a lot of harm to the skin

Length of permanence

Expect around 2-4 weeks hair free

6. Laser

What I need to do?

Simply organise a free consultation with one of our senior therapists!
Call 0131 229 6688 today and start your hair free journey – you’re in expert hands!

How much do I need to spend?

The consultation at Soprano Ice Edinburgh and the test patch to ensure suitability are FREE. Pricing is based on the area targeted and differs from many salons in that it allows our clients to pay per session so treatments are affordable and accessible.
Prices range from £70 for underarms to £175 for half leg.
Click here for full pricing for Laser Hair Removal

Pros

Laser is the most effective and safest way to remove unwanted hair

• The Soprano Ice technology is one of the only systems that is suitable for all skin types – including tanned skin
• It is virtually pain free!
• Eradicates all active hair follicles and nasty ingrown hairs
• It delivers PERMANENT HAIR REDUCTION so no matter the season, you will be able to relax without worrying about shaving or waxing those stray hairs.

Cons

• There are not really any cons with the Soprano Ice laser hair removal procedure! It is a safe and virtually pain free process.
• There is an investment required but the results outweigh the costs and over time is more cost effective than other methods – trust us! You’re in expect hands!

Length of permanence

Expect PERMANENT HAIR REDUCTION! Maintenance is required which differs between clients but on average expect this to be an annual top up.

7. Electrolysis

What do I need to do?

Soprano Ice Edinburgh offer electrolysis treatments. Simply organise a free consultation with one of our senior therapists on 0131 229 6688 today journey – you’re in expert hands!

How much do I need to spend?

In general, electrolysis is cheaper than laser hair removal treatments with starting prices from £15 for a 10 minute session, but remember that you will need far more sessions and these will be arranged based on the ability of your skin to heal from the previous session

Pros

• The greatest benefit is that it removes hair that has been treated permanently. However, it does not stop new hairs coming back in follicles that haven’t produced a hair before.  
• Electrolysis is more suited to smaller areas

Cons

• Not pain free!  However the advanced technology used today has improved the comfort of Electrolysis
• The most common side effects are tenderness, redness and some swelling
• Treatments carried out by non-trained therapists can cause infection and permanent scarring
• The costs for larger body areas such as legs increases significantly