Hairy back: should you opt for laser hair removal to get rid of it?

A hairy back is an aspect that can be bothersome for men and women who are not fans of body hair. To get rid of hair on the back, which is a difficult area to reach without the help of an esthetician, they are always looking for practical and definitive solutions, and nothing is better than laser hair removal.

Discover here the reasons for excessive back hair growth, as well as the different solutions available to you to enjoy a perfectly smooth back.

Is it normal to have back hair?

To answer the question: yes and no. It all depends on the density of the hair. It is important to differentiate between normal hairiness and abnormal hairiness! This hairiness can be considered a purely aesthetic problem of no great importance, but it can also be a sign of a pathological disorder, especially in women. In this case, it requires a consultation and diagnosis with your therapist.

Back hair generally grows from the shoulders down to the lower back. It is also possible that the hair mass does not cover the entire back, but only a part of it.

What causes back hair?

In men, back hair begins to appear during adolescence. In women, however, this area is often hairless or only has fine down. But cases of hyperpilosity can be observed in both sexes, and this is explained by the following reasons:

1. Hereditary (genetic): Mediterranean-type individuals experience much more developed hairiness with darker and coarser hair!
2. Hormonal: a higher than normal level of male hormones (androgens such as testosterone) in men and women.
3. Pathological: hirsutism, a female pathology resulting from high production of male hormones, stimulates hair growth in areas usually hairless in women, particularly the back! There is also what is called hypertrichosis, a rare disease that can be observed in men and also women, due to various dysregulations.
4. Medicinal: taking certain treatments, such as corticosteroid-based medications, can cause significant hair regrowth in different areas where there was previously little hair.

How to get rid of back hair?

Solution 1: Remove back hair with temporary hair removal methods

You can use a razor, depilatory cream, a trimmer, or wax for a more lasting result.

1. For a gentle and successful shave, apply a foam or gel for sensitive skin to avoid irritation and a flare-up of ingrown hairs and pimples.
2. Depilatory cream is also a practical and quick choice. Everything will be gone in just a few minutes. But, if you are allergic or sensitive to chemicals, you should avoid it.
3. An electric trimmer is also super fast and convenient as a tool for hair removal.
4. Wax remains the most effective in terms of duration of results, as it pulls the hair from its root. It leaves your skin smooth for about a month or more.

On the other hand, these temporary hair removal methods have two drawbacks that we cannot ignore:

• The procedure needs to be repeated. If you use a razor, cream, and trimmer, you will need to repeat the procedure after a week, and after a month if you use wax.
• The back is a difficult area to access. To effectively remove hair, you often need to ask someone for help or visit an esthetician.

Solution 2: Remove back hair with permanent hair removal methods

Do you want to get rid of back hair permanently? You have a choice of three permanent hair removal methods, each with its advantages and disadvantages.

1. Laser hair removal: the most popular and sought-after method for permanent back hair removal. It eliminates up to 95% of your hair in a few sessions. It is suitable for all skin types: fair, medium, and dark.
2. Electrolysis: also called electrical hair removal, it guarantees a 100% permanent result. It is effective on all skin and hair types, but it is recommended more for small areas or to complement a laser treatment!
3. IPL: this is intense pulsed light hair removal. It acts on the hair root and succeeds in slowing down regrowth. Compared to laser hair removal and electrolysis, IPL results are not as long-lasting and are not suitable for all skin types. We tell you more about IPL vs. laser here!

Free yourself from back hair with laser hair removal!

Laser hair removal for the back destroys the hair at the root and stops any new regrowth for a long time. All phototypes can be treated with laser, including fair, dark, and black skin! (If you have dark skin and wish to undergo laser hair removal, this article is for you).

Depending on your preferences, the practitioner can proceed with hair removal of the entire back or only a part of it.

The number of back laser hair removal sessions can vary from 8 to 10 treatments. As for the duration of a complete back hair removal session, it can range from 40 minutes to 1 hour, depending on the extent of the area to be treated.

Regarding results, you can observe the first effects of the treatment after only 3 sessions, and over the months, the hairs become finer and finer until you no longer see them! Discover how laser hair removal results progress after your first session.

Do you want to get rid of the burden of back hair thanks to laser hair removal and finally feel lighter with smoother, softer skin? SSSKIN invites you to meet its experts during a free initial consultation to discover how it works and to test our hybrid technology: three-wavelength diode laser, the best laser machine on the market!

With laser hair removal, you will no longer need to spend hours shaving or waxing your back. Come and judge for yourself and finally say goodbye to your hairy back.

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