Almost all men have at least some chest and back hair, but not all want to keep it.
Hairy backs and chest may have been all the rage in the 1970's, but most modern men prefer a neater trimmed look.
There are many options for men who want to tame their unruly back and chest hair.
Techniques range widely in effectiveness and efficiency.
A lot of men choose to have their backs and chests waxed because it is very effective, but the results of this treatment are not long lasting and can be extremely painful.
After waxing hair will begin growing back in about 2-4 weeks depending on the individual.
Another method of removing body hair is shaving, but shaving such hard to reach, large areas is tough to do by your self.
Shaving also causes irritation and puts you at risk for the development of unsightly ingrown hairs.
By far the most effective and efficient way to remove unwanted body hair is laser hair removal.
Unlike the previously mentioned methods laser hair removal can only be done by a skilled technician.
The laser system is used to kill the hair follicles which results in nearly removing hair permanently.
Other methods are really only temporary solutions to your unwanted body hair.
Removing hair with a laser reduces the chances of any unsightly razor burn or ingrown hairs which is great when treating such large visible portions of the body.
The initial cost of laser treatment sessions is much more expensive than the temporary methods, but because you only need to be treated 6-8 times you are really saving money in the long run.
The cost of waxing, sugaring and using depilatory creams really adds up when you think of all the years you have been and will be using them.
Treatment sessions and duration is really dependent on your skin and hair type but you can expect to be finished after 6-8 treatments scheduled 5-7 weeks apart.
After you finish treating the area you may still want to schedule an annual or biannual session to keep any stray hairs at bay.
There are many reasons for deciding to start laser hair removal treatments.
Some men choose laser hair removal because they are athletes and they can improve their performance by reducing their body hair, other men decide on laser hair removal because more and more women are attracted to a man with a smooth chest and back, then there are men who need to remove their body hair so they can reduce skin irritation and body odor cause by excessive hair growth.