IPL laser hair removal is on the wish list of millions of people and it may be on yours as well. If it is money that holds you back from getting the procedure on one or more areas of your body, there are some things you can do to cut down the expense.

What Not to Do

The worst thing you can do is start price shopping for providers who perform laser hair removal at super low prices. This may seem like the ideal solution to the problem, but in most cases you will end up dissatisfied with your results. You will find that most providers have the same range of prices, especially if they are using IPL as the method of hair removal.

The few that may go drastically lower in price are either not properly trained and just want to make a fast buck, or are using alternative technologies that may not be as effective. You have to seriously question why someone with the skill and knowledge to provide a service that is highly sought after would give it away for next to nothing. In most cases, they will only do this because they have very little training and are trying to entice people who desperately want the treatment but don’t have the money to pay a legitimate spa or salon.

There are better ways to get a price you can afford, so don’t start price shopping. It is much better to shop for the most qualified salon and then use the following strategy to get a deal that fits your budget.

The First Step to Savings

Find a local salon that offers high quality, reputable IPL treatment and look them up online. Most businesses are now advertising online more than through local papers, so you will always find the best promotions through their website and other online promotional materials. Once you find their website, do the following:

• Look for any section that lists coupons or deals. Some sites will have this, but not all.
• If there is a blog on the site, start reading it regularly. Special deals will often be announced there first, so loyal readers get the benefit first.
• Look for a place to input your email to sign up for a newsletter or messaging system. Many of the best deals and discounts will be announced through these email newsletters, so read them every time they come in.

You may have to be patient, but eventually you will find that local salons do offer promotions that reduce the cost of IPL laser hair removal and other treatments.

The Best Deals

Since many salons charge per body part or area, the best deals are those that give you treatment for two body parts for the price of one. There may be special deals that offer discounts if you do three or more areas of the body as well. Some salons also offer deals if you bring in a friend and get the treatment performed together.

Ask and You May Receive

If you are eager to get your IPL treatment, simply call up your local salon of choice and ask if they have any current promotions. You may be surprised to find that they do have promotions you can take advantage of. You may search online for the name of the salon to see if there are any promotions offered for radio listeners on particular channels.