By Abbie Kadabby · March 14, 2026 · 6 min read
We get a lot of clients in San Angelo and Big Spring asking why we offer Epilfree instead of laser. Short answer: laser is great for some people, and a non-starter for others. Epilfree fills that second group beautifully. Here's the honest breakdown.
How they actually work
Laser hair removal uses pulses of concentrated light. The pigment in your hair (melanin) absorbs the light, heats the follicle, and damages it enough to slow regrowth. The technology is mature and effective on the right candidate.
Epilfree takes a totally different approach. After a wax (or any method that pulls the entire follicle from the root), we apply a 100% natural, hypo-allergenic European serum to the treated area. The serum works at the dermal layer to gradually reduce regrowth over a series of sessions.
Skin tone & hair color
- Laser works best on lighter skin with dark, coarse hair. It struggles or risks pigmentation issues on very dark skin tones, and doesn't treat blonde, gray or red hair well; there's nothing for the laser to target.
- Epilfree works on every skin type and every hair color, including blonde, gray and red.
Tattoos
- Laser cannot pass over tattoos. The ink absorbs the light and burns.
- Epilfree is safe over tattoos with no risk of pigment change.
Comfort
- Laser feels like a snap of a rubber band; manageable, not relaxing.
- Epilfree isn't any more uncomfortable than the wax it accompanies; a topical serum is applied at the end.
Treatment schedule and pace of results
- Laser typically requires 6 to 8 sessions every 4 to 6 weeks for permanent reduction in a treated area.
- Epilfree typically requires 6 to 12 sessions paired with your existing waxing visits. Most clients see noticeable thinning by sessions 3 to 4.
Who it is for
Epilfree fits guests who have been turned away from laser, want to pair an existing waxing routine with longer-term reduction, or want a hair-removal option that respects tattoos and every skin tone. It fits very fair or very dark skin, gray, blonde or red hair that laser cannot target, tattoos in the treatment area, and sensitivity that made laser uncomfortable. It is also right for regular waxers who want regrowth to slow between visits. We use three concentrated formulations built for different regions: facial (lip, chin, sideburns), intimate care (Brazilian, Bikini, Brozilian), and body care (legs, arms, chest, back, underarms). Each area pairs with the formulation the system was designed for, since hair and skin behave differently in each region. Not sure which method fits? Book a quick consultation and we will look at your skin and your history together.
What a session at LaBella looks like
An Epilfree visit always starts with a wax. Hair is removed from the root, which gives the serum an empty follicle to work with. After waxing, we apply the targeted serum to the treated area. The sensation is no more uncomfortable than the wax itself, since the serum is a topical applied at the end. We book your next visit at the area's interval and send you home with a short aftercare plan. Skip hot tubs, saunas, intense workouts, and exfoliants for 24 hours, and wear a clean SPF on exposed treated areas. Most guests complete the series in 6 to 12 treatments, with noticeable thinning showing up by sessions 3 to 4.
Cost in San Angelo
Pricing for Epilfree varies by treatment area and is provided after a quick consultation, because the area, the formulation, and your waxing history all shape the plan. Many clients pair Epilfree directly with their existing waxing appointment, so the wax itself is priced from the standard waxing menu: Brazilian $75 to $95, Bikini $75, Bikini Line $65, Underarm $40, Lip $15. Our Isla Mermaid Membership locks in $75 Brazilian pricing, with monthly credit, birthday perks, and member-only specials. Most guests see thinning by sessions 3 to 4, with results building across the 6 to 12 treatment series. We confirm pricing for your specific area before we start.
How to choose
- Dark, coarse hair, lighter skin, no tattoos in the area · laser is great, and faster session-to-session.
- Very fair or very dark skin, blonde, gray, or red hair, tattoos in the area, or sensitivity to laser · Epilfree is the better answer.
- Already wax regularly and want gradual reduction without laser downtime · Epilfree compounds your existing routine.
- Want a natural, hypo-allergenic, tattoo-safe series with no pigment risk · Epilfree fits.
- Not sure · book a quick consultation and we will map the right path together.
FAQs
What is Epilfree and how does it work? Epilfree is a unique, 100% natural and patented European professional hair-removal system, a natural solution for unwanted hair that works alongside waxing. It can be used on every skin type and over tattoos with no damage or chance of pigmentation. The activator is 100 percent natural and the toner 98 percent natural. Rather than targeting pigment the way laser does, Epilfree works at the dermal layer on the empty follicle to gradually slow regrowth across a series of treatments.
How many treatments will I need? Most clients need 6 to 12 treatments for smooth, hairless skin. The exact number depends on the area treated and your individual hair growth cycle.
Is Epilfree safe for sensitive skin and tattoos? Yes. Epilfree is natural, hypo-allergenic, tested at Cosmopar in France, and safe over tattoos with no risk of pigment change. Activator is 100% natural; toner is 98% natural.
So who should pick which?
Laser is great if you have dark, coarse hair, lighter skin, and no tattoos in the area. It's also typically faster session-to-session.
Epilfree is the better answer if you have any of the following: very fair or very dark skin, gray/blonde/red hair, tattoos in the treatment area, sensitivity to laser treatments, or you already wax regularly and want to compound your results without changing your routine.
The LaBella approach
We're Epilfree-licensed and we use the three concentrated formulations the system was built for: facial, intimate care and body care, because the hair and skin in each region behaves differently. Read more about Epilfree at LaBella, or book a quick consultation to see if it's right for you.
