Shaving vs. Waxing: Benefits, Cons and Results

It’s the eternal struggle of hair removal — the debate between shaving and waxing.AdvertisementCleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Advertising on our site helps support our mission. We do not endorse non-Cleveland Clinic products or services. PolicyPeople of all ages shave and wax to create smooth, hair-free legs, armpits, faces and bikini lines. Even hairless chests and backs are goals for some. Whether you want hairless skin for aesthetic purposes or because you’re an Olympic swimmer, the key is knowing the safest way to do it.So, what’s easier and better for your skin (and wallet)? While waxing and shaving achieve the same goal, a shave with a razor will simply trim your hair, while a waxing treatment will pull the entire hair strand — root and all — out of the follicle.Which you choose comes down to your personal preference, but dermatologist Shilpi Khetarpal, MD, gives us the pros and cons of shaving and waxing.The process of shaving vs. waxingLet’s go over w...