Whether for aesthetic reasons, as a hygiene measure or out of athletic ambition: the reasons for laser hair removal for men are varied.
Have you been thinking for a while about permanently freeing one or more areas of your body from hair? Has your body hair been burdening you for years and limiting your normal life? Are you fascinated by innovative techniques and want to try them out for yourself? In our article, we reveal why men often have stronger hair growth, what benefits permanent hair removal has for men, what reasons speak in favor of permanently removing hair from the body, and how laser hair removal works.
You can find possible risks of laser hair removal here.
A hairy matter: why men are more hairy
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The body of every person – whether male or female – is, with few exceptions, covered by a barely noticeable, unpigmented fuzz of hair known as ‘vellus hair’. In certain areas, such as the head, legs and arms, face, chest and pubic area, the strong, fully pigmented ‘terminal hair’ develops, which is robust and clearly visible. While women often have more – and longer – hair on their heads, men tend to have stronger body hair on the legs, chest and stomach. Why is that?
Body hair depends on androgen sensitivity. Androgens are male sex hormones responsible for the development of beard growth, muscles and a deeper voice. Androgens are produced by both men and women, though in smaller amounts in women. Body hair depends on increased androgen secretion: the higher the proportion of male sex hormones, the stronger the body hair – regardless of whether you are a man or a woman. Men’s bodies are usually covered with more terminal hair than women’s bodies: with the onset of puberty, male body hair continuously increases and reaches its ‘peak’ at around age 60.
How the hair actually looks depends on individual genetics: it is genetically predetermined how many hair growth cells are present in the skin. Different living environments also influence the intensity of body hair. For example, the average body hair of men from indigenous populations in Europe and North Africa is significantly stronger than in Asia.
By the way: if a man has more body hair, the likelihood is greater that his head hair will thin with increasing age.
Laser hair removal for men: how the laser technology works
Laser hair removal for men is the uncomplicated classic for permanently smooth skin: a laser beam ideally matched to your skin and hair type sends a light pulse through the hair into the hair root. There, melanin, the pigment in your hair, absorbs the light energy and transforms it into heat, permanently destroying the cells responsible for hair growth. This means no more hair grows back and your skin stays permanently smooth.
Important: laser hair removal for men must always be performed professionally. If performed incorrectly, it can cause permanent damage to the skin. So only let trained experts near your hair!
Permanent hair removal for men: 4 reasons that speak in favor of laser treatment
Many men suffer from increased androgen secretion, which is responsible for increased body hair. When annoying hairs suddenly appear on the back, buttocks or shoulders, this often gnaws at a man’s self-confidence and body image. The first measure against unwanted hair growth is reaching for the razor – but this quickly becomes tedious in the long run: you have to shave daily if you don’t want unsightly stubble to be visible and noticeable, many areas of the body are hard to reach and can therefore hardly be shaved cleanly, or razor bumps and other skin irritations plague you afterwards.
Would you love to get rid of annoying body hair for good? Laser hair removal provides a solution for men with excessive hair growth and helps men feel comfortable in their own skin again. There are numerous reasons for this:
1. Laser hair removal for men: hygienically hair-free
A frequently cited reason for laser hair removal in men is the hygiene aspect. Whether during a stressful workday, peak athletic performance or in midsummer: we produce a lot of sweat, especially under the arms. If underarm hair is not removed, unpleasant odors form much faster, since the hair binds sweat and creates a habitat for odor-causing bacteria. If your underarms are hair-free, you can clean them much more easily and unpleasant odors are less likely to develop.
2. Physical and mental well-being
Do you suffer from heavy body hair and barely dare to go to the swimming pool, the beach or the sauna anymore because you constantly feel other people’s eyes on your body? Many men tend to stop showing themselves in public without clothes and thereby severely restrict their everyday lives. This hairy problem is often accompanied by significant psychological strain, which can leave lasting damage in the long term. Laser hair removal for men not only improves your physical well-being but also gives you back more quality of life and self-confidence. With permanently smooth skin on your critical body areas, you will feel liberated and develop an entirely new sense of your body.
3. Increased attractiveness
While the hairy male body was once a sign of masculinity, virility, potency and power, and attractive to many women, today’s aesthetic trends tend more towards a hair-free body or one with neatly groomed body hair. In other words: where hairy overgrowth was once the norm, clean contours and smooth skin that skillfully showcase physique and muscles now score points.\
It’s no coincidence that the beauty ideal for many men today is a hair-free, defined body: it is perceived as youthful and therefore rated as more attractive – especially by women. A recent study by Philips found that 34.8 percent of respondents remove their body hair for attractiveness reasons, 23.7 percent so as to please their partner, and 14.9 percent to conform to the current beauty ideal. At the same time, 40.4 percent of all respondents rated the topic of ‘hair removal’ as annoying and time-consuming. Permanent laser hair removal for men thus saves a lot of frustration and time when it comes to smooth skin.
4. Laser hair removal for men: athletic success
In a close race, a single hair can decide victory or defeat: athletically active men, especially in sports such as swimming, sprinting, football and cycling, opt for smooth skin on their legs or whole body. The reason? Hair creates resistance in water or air that reduces speed. Since many sports take place outdoors, athletes’ skin is also frequently exposed to harsh weather conditions. If body hair is shaved, this can lead to significant skin irritation. That’s why laser hair removal for men is especially popular among top athletes: thanks to permanently smooth skin, the skin stays healthy and the athlete can invest the time saved into training or recovery.
By the way: a hair-free torso is also a tactical tool in boxing: smooth, sweaty skin makes an opponent’s boxing gloves slip off more easily.
Laser hair removal for men: these are the benefits of the method
Are you thinking about permanently fighting annoying body hair and having laser hair removal for men done? Compared to conventional hair removal methods such as classic (wet) shaving, epilation, cream or similar, laser treatment offers many advantages:
- Suitable for all skin and hair types
At Sanft & Schön in Berlin Mitte, we work with innovative diode laser technology that can be variably set to three different wavelengths. Thanks to the different wavelengths, hair follicles can be reached and permanently destroyed at different skin depths and in different skin types: a 755 nm wavelength is suitable for superficial, light, thin hairs, an 808 nm wavelength penetrates deep into the hair follicles and is optimal for darker skin types, and the 1064 nm wavelength absorbs only small amounts of melanin, making it ideal for particularly dark skin types and deep-seated, firmly anchored hairs. - Painless method
Apart from a slight tingling sensation caused by the cauterisation of the hair root, laser hair removal for men is completely painless. Say goodbye to unsightly cuts, skin irritation, razor bumps and ingrown hairs for good. - Couldn’t be more comfortable!
Almost impossible contortions in the shower, shaving your back in the mirror, or forgetting half the hairs because you can’t see them all? With laser hair removal for men, that’s a thing of the past! You lie comfortably on our treatment bed at the Sanft & Schön studio, can listen to your favorite music and relax, or chat with our hair removal experts. The time of the laser treatment becomes your ‘me time’, a short breather in a stressful everyday life. - Save precious time
Hair removal can – depending on individual body hair – be very time-consuming and laborious. Especially in summer, daily full-body shaving can turn into pure stress. The advantage of permanent laser hair removal for men is obvious here: you save yourself a lot of precious time.
Your treatments are scheduled four to eight weeks apart and repeated around ten times, depending on your hair growth. You may need fewer sessions, or perhaps a few more. The treatment itself is over in no time: we apply the ultrasound gel, glide the handpiece step by step over your body – and that’s it. For small areas like the underarms, for example, we only need a few minutes. - Possible on (almost) any part of the body
Laser hair removal for men is possible on almost any part of the body – whether legs, stomach, back, buttocks, chest, intimate area, underarms, arms or hands.
Source: Jesús Boscán/unsplash - Hair-free even between treatments
Unlike epilation or waxing, you don’t need to let your hair grow to a certain length for laser hair removal. Between treatments, you can shave, epilate and pluck as you like – this does not affect the effectiveness of the laser method. No more overgrowth!
Conclusion: laser hair removal for men
Numerous reasons speak in favor of men also choosing permanent laser hair removal: whether for hygienic reasons, for their own well-being or out of athletic ambition – hair-free skin has many benefits. It’s important that you inform yourself thoroughly before your treatment and put yourself in professional hands. We’re happy to advise you in detail about laser hair removal for men at our beauty studio in Berlin Mitte or by phone.
Are you interested in other hair removal options? In our article Permanent Hair Removal you’ll find an overview of the best methods for long-lasting smooth skin.
At our Sanft & Schön Berlin beauty studio, we also offer all kinds of facial treatments such as microneedling, aquafacial, as well as microdermabrasion and acne treatments.