With the first session at just 100 yen, what is photo hair removal and what is one of Japan’s most popular hair removal salons like? As a society, we’ve come a long way in terms of body hair acceptance but for some of us, hairless skin is still the ultimate goal. From posters scattered across stations to adverts on screens, it’s no secret that there are numerous permanent hair removal salons in Japan. I sat on the fence about permanent hair removal for some time—would it be worth it, how soon would I see results and would it even work on my skin? After some time debating whether to invest, I settled on ’s 100 yen campaign.
This meant my first session was just 100 yen—a price so low I felt I had nothing to lose. I was also reassured that Musee is one of Japan’s leading chain hair removal salons with over 185 stores nationwide. Once I registered my interest online, I had my first in-person appointment.
Over an hour, they thoroughly explained photo hair removal, its benefits and how long it would take to see results. Afterward, they offered me a one-time discount to purchase one of their packages for photo hair removal. I was surprised to learn that photo hair removal is the most popular method of permanent hair removal in Japan.
Like laser hair removal, photo hair removal is a permanent method of hair removal that uses a beam of light to target hair follicles. This results in reduced hair growth and new hair growing thinner and lighter. Want to know more about per.
