Have you ever noticed that lots of professional and Olympic athletes don’t seem to have much body hair at all? Getting rid of unwanted body hair can make a noticeable difference in terms of athletic performance. But good news: even if your primary sport is lounging poolside, the benefits of laser hair removal don’t stop with athletes!
Why Going Hairless Can Help If You’re an Athlete
If you’re at all familiar with the concept of aerodynamics, it might make sense why going hairless could affect your swim time for the better. With less hair on their bodies, swimmers, runners and other athletes have less resistance pushing back on their bodies as they move forward. While this may seem like a very miniscule difference, it could mean the difference between first and second place to a professional athlete.
Another reason why so many athletes get rid of their body hair before a competition is because it has been shown that less body hair means lower blood lactate levels and reduced oxygen uptake. In short, ditching your body hair makes you a more efficient mover.
What Makes Laser Hair Removal Better Than Waxing or Shaving?
Okay, so it’s easy enough to understand why athletes might want to give themselves that extra edge by getting rid of leg, arm, and chest hair. But what is it about laser hair removal that makes this method so much more popular among athletes than other types of hair removal?
Although waxing is another popular hair removal option, there are quite a few notable downsides to this hair removal method. For one, the process can be pretty uncomfortable or even painful, especially when done in more sensitive areas like your underarms and bikini line. Secondly, waxing only lasts a few weeks before you need to start the process all over again.
Shaving results last even less time than waxing, and can cause uncomfortable razor burn and ingrown hairs. Plus, if you’re an athlete who relies on having no body hair for competitions, it can be very time-consuming to shave every single day.
Then there’s laser hair removal. This noninvasive treatment option can last for years without needing a touch-up, so once you’re finished with LHR, you don’t have to worry about body hair removal for a very long time to come. Additionally, LHR is more comfortable than going in for a hot wax, and your days of dealing with prickly stubble and ingrown hairs will be numbered.
Most people need anywhere from 6 to 9 laser hair removal sessions for optimal results.
What Are the Benefits of LHR for Non-Athletes?
Athletes certainly aren’t the only people who can benefit from laser hair removal. In fact, LHR remains one of the most popular cosmetic treatments for both men and women in Florida and across the country.
Just like athletes don’t want to spend time shaving every day, most people would prefer to be able to hit the beach or pool without having to break out their razors. And waxing is a painful and costly process that you have to keep doing over and over again every few weeks if you want to keep the same smooth results.
After LHR, on the other hand, you can enjoy smooth, sleek skin day after day without needing to worry about scheduling your next wax appointment or shaving.
Caroll Delo is a board certified laser technician at Simply Smooth Laser Center in Tampa, a niche practice that focuses specifically on laser treatments. Simply Smooth Laser Center offers the most advanced options in laser hair removal, laser skin rejuvenation and laser tattoo removal.
