Comparison · Hamburg
Waxing or laser in Hamburg?
Waxing keeps you smooth for three to six weeks and you pay again at every appointment. Laser hair removal with Alexandrit and Nd:YAG permanently reduces hair in 8 to 12 sessions. Here's the comparison for Hamburg with the real package prices from our studios, no marketing math.
- NiSV certification across the entire team
- Alexandrit 755 nm + Nd:YAG 1064 nm, Candela GentleMax Pro Plus
- 5,0 stars, 3.040 verified reviews (ProvenExpert)
- 1 studio in Hamburg
- 0 € trial session, one complete area, no obligation
Methods compared
Laser, IPL, waxing, shaving, electrolysis.
What sets the methods apart, including the package prices from our price list. Waxing and shaving costs are estimates, not actual offers.
| Criterion | Laser (Alexandrit + Nd:YAG) | IPL | Waxing, sugaring | Shaving | Electroepilation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| How it works | Laser light (755 nm and 1064 nm) is absorbed by the melanin in the hair and destroys the hair root; Candela GentleMax Pro Plus | Broadband pulsed light, less targeted, more energy in the skin | Hair is pulled out by the root, grows back | Hair is cut at the surface | Needle per hair follicle, electrical current destroys the root |
| Lasting results | Permanent reduction of the treated hair, annual top-ups for individual hairs possible | Reduction, often requires more sessions than laser | Smooth for 3 to 6 weeks | Smooth for 1 to 3 days | Permanent for each treated hair |
| Sessions to reach your goal | 8 to 12 sessions, 4 to 8 weeks apart | 10 to 15 sessions | Every 4 to 6 weeks, permanent | Every 1 to 3 days, forever | Many hours per area, over months |
| Sensation | Brief sensation of heat per pulse, integrated cryogen cooling (Dynamic Cooling Device), a cooling spray immediately before each pulse | Warmth to burning, depending on the device | Pulling pain upon removal | Pain-free, risk of razor burn and ingrown hairs | Stinging per follicle |
| Skin types | I to VI: Alexandrit for light to medium skin, Nd:YAG for dark and tanned skin | I to III, dark skin usually excluded | All | All | All |
| Hair colours | Dark blonde to black; grey, white and red hair contains too little melanin | Dark hair | All | All | All, including white and grey |
| Cost for underarms over 2 years | 380 € in a package of 10 (38 € per session) | Comparable, often as a subscription | Studio average: 20 to 35 € per appointment, 16 to 24 appointments, 320 to 840 € | Blades and shaving foam, around 100 to 200 € | From around 1.000 €, highly dependent on hair density |
| Cost for full legs over 2 years | 1.700 € in a package of 10 (170 € per session) | Comparable, often as a subscription | Studio average: 45 to 70 € per appointment, 16 to 24 appointments, 720 to 1.680 € | Around 150 to 300 € | Not really practical |
| Who offers it | Laserazor Hamburg: Specialists with NiSV certification, medical lasers | Beauty salons, chains | Waxing and beauty salons | At home | Electrologists, few clinics |
Costs over two years
What waxing and laser in Hamburg really cost.
Two years is the time it usually takes to use up a package of 10 laser sessions. With waxing, the meter keeps running after that.
| Zone | Laser at Laserazor, 2 years (10 sessions) | Waxing, 2 years | Waxing, 5 years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Lip | 270 € (package of 10, 27 € per session) | 128 € to 360 € (16 to 24 appointments at 8 to 15 € each) | 320 € to 900 € |
| Underarms | 380 € (package of 10, 38 € per session) | 320 € to 840 € (16 to 24 appointments at 20 to 35 € each) | 800 € to 2.100 € |
| Bikini Area | 490 € (package of 10, 49 € per session) | 400 € to 1.080 € (16 to 24 appointments at 25 to 45 € each) | 1.000 € to 2.700 € |
| Calves | 930 € (package of 10, 93 € per session) | 480 € to 1.200 € (16 to 24 appointments at 30 to 50 € each) | 1.200 € to 3.000 € |
| Full Legs | 1.700 € (package of 10, 170 € per session) | 720 € to 1.680 € (16 to 24 appointments at 45 to 70 € each) | 1.800 € to 4.200 € |
You'll find all 31 zones with prices for single sessions, as well as packages of 3, 5 and 10, in our price list. Prices are the same across all Laserazor studios.
Honest limits
When waxing is still the better choice.
Laser is right for you if
- your hair is dark blonde to black (melanin is the target),
- you want the area permanently smooth and can plan for 8 to 12 appointments over one to two years,
- you can skip waxing and epilating for four weeks before your session,
- you have skin type I to VI: Alexandrit for light to medium skin, Nd:YAG for dark and tanned skin.
Waxing or sugaring is right for you if
- your hair is grey, white or red, because no laser works without melanin,
- you just want to be smooth for a one-off, like before a holiday,
- you're currently pregnant or taking light-sensitising medication,
- you're freshly tanned and don't want an Nd:YAG treatment.
Laserazor in Hamburg
1 studio with Alexandrit and Nd:YAG lasers.
Laserazor Hamburg
Poststraße 36, 20354 Hamburg
Monday to Saturday 8 to 20
Candela GentleMax Pro Plus, cryogen cooling
Opening 15 October 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Waxing vs. laser in Hamburg.
Over two years, laser is cheaper for most areas: underarms cost 380 € in a 10-session package, while waxing takes 16 to 24 appointments at 20 to 35 € each over the same time. After that, you keep paying for waxing, whereas with laser, the area stays permanently smooth.
With laser, you feel a brief sensation of heat per pulse; at Laserazor, with integrated cryogen cooling (Dynamic Cooling Device), a cooling spray immediately before each pulse. Waxing pulls the hair out by the root, the pain comes when it's pulled off and repeats at every appointment.
Yes. The laser needs the hair in the root as a target. No waxing, sugaring, or epilating for four weeks before your first session; shaving is allowed and actually encouraged before every session.
Laser doesn't work on grey, white, and red hair that contains no melanin; in these cases, waxing, sugaring, or electrolysis are the way to go. Waxing is also cheaper if you just want to be smooth once for a holiday.
8 to 12 sessions spaced 4 to 8 weeks apart, as the laser only reaches hairs in their growth phase. The exact number depends on hair colour, skin type, hormones and the zone; the skin type check during your 0 € trial session gives you a personal estimate.
Laserazor Hamburg, Poststraße 36, Monday to Saturday 8 to 20. The trial session for a complete area costs 0 €, with no purchase required and no obligation.