For most, the appeal of waxing arrives with a desire for change. Shaving every few days is an inconvenience. And when you consider the side effects of shaving – nicks, cuts, razor bumps, and ingrown hairs – looking for an alternative is understandable.

The next natural step for longer-lasting results is waxing. Instead of removing only the hair above the skin’s surface, the hair is removed from the root. A thin layer of wax is applied in the direction of hair growth.

A cloth strip is then placed on the wax and pulled off in the direction opposite of hair growth. The appeal is understandable. Instead of addressing stubble-filled legs every few days, waxing leaves your skin smooth for weeks.

Counting Down the Days: How Long Does Leg Waxing Last?

If you’re going to shell out your hard-earned money for hair removal, you want to ensure it works properly and lasts, right? While the exact duration varies from person to person, leg waxing results typically last between two and six weeks.

This time frame is influenced by individual hair growth rates. Unfortunately, the cycle of hair regrowth is relentless, requiring repeat waxing sessions to maintain, and that’s why waxing is only a temporary solution to hair removal. But the headaches with waxing are not only caused because of its temporary results. 

“There are a lot of people who were previously waxing that I’ve seen come to Milan because they’re tired of letting the hair grow out to get it waxed,” said Milan Laser Provider Educator Alyssa A. “Also, waxing treatments can cause ingrown hairs and can cause the skin to become extremely irritated. 

“Laser hair removal helps with those ingrowns. You can come in every five weeks, which is kind of typical to when you would wax. You’re allowed to shave, and you can shave as often as you’d like between treatments. That’s appealing to our clients.”