Removing body hair could be a daily chore for some, depending on your genetics and your ethnic background. Costs are determined by many factors such as the region of the body hair, the thickness, and the method of treatment that you choose. Of course, the more permanent treatments such as laser surgery may initially cost the most, and the temporary removal methods such as waxing may initially cost less. Choosing which to use depends on what your hair removal goal is.
Shaving
The Zoomerang hair removal survey conducted in May 2008 concluded that women may spend an average of $10,207 in a lifetime on shaving products. That breaks down to about $15.87 per month to remove body hair. These products could include electric razors, shaving creams and gels, and disposable head razors.
Waxing
The Zoomerang hair removal survey conducted in May 2008 found that women who wax on an average of two to three times a month will spend an average of $23,000 in their lifetimes on waxing. This cost may include waxing kits that can be purchased for home use, and they may cost anywhere from $25 to $100. Also, some women prefer to go to a professional cosmetologist to do their waxing, and they can charge anywhere from $8 to $100--plus a 15 percent tip.
Depilitories
A depilatory is a chemical product that is placed on the skin where you wish to remove the hair, and the product dissolves the hair at the skin's surface. "Most depilatories use calcium thioglycolate, which helps dissolves the protein structure of the hair," according to Depilatory.com. A common known product is Nair, and most of the depilatories cost from $4 to $12. People who choose this method find it to be inexpensive, fast, and for the most part, painless.
Laser Hair Removal
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons reported that the annual spending for 2009 on laser hair removal treatment totaled $361,294,234, with each treatment averaging $405. Having a dermatologist or a plastic surgeon perform the procedure may be more costly then going to a professional who specializes in laser hair removal and other hair removal treatments.
Electrolysis
"The cost of electrolysis is a serious variable and highly dependent on the size of the treatment area, as well as, genetics, hormones, nutrition and health of the individual prior to beginning the electrolysis process," according to Hair Removal Forum. Treatment of the upper lip and chin may be similar in cost to laser hair removal and it can range from $500 to $1,000. When larger areas of the body need treatment, such as the back or legs, treatment for electrolysis can range from $9,000 to $19,000, and laser hair removal will be half that price--around $4,000 to $12,000.
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