The link below is the story of a guy who sprouted a hairy back once he reached 30 and whose wife fondly calls him “Chewbacca” as a result.
He has taken the plunge with laser hair removal to increase his body confidence.
Though this method of hair removal isn’t a fully permanent solution for hairy back removal it will REDUCE hair permanently and can be managed from then on with maintenance sessions.
If your wife calls you Chewbacca, laser back treatment may be a good option
And if you can afford it, it is a good alternative to waxing. You do need very deep pockets though to afford it as the cost of laser back hair removal can be a few thousand dollars or pounds just for the initial treatments, let alone the top up sessions.
If affording it is a stretch then you may be motivated to save for your treatment or to use a credit plan. Doing without a few things can be well worth it if you hate your hairy back. This can make sense if you have tried other solutions and they were far from ideal for you.
If you have a partner who is willing to carry out regular treatments on your back you could also invest in a laser hair removal machine you use at home. These are not as strong as laser equipment found in clinics but the best machines do work over time and give you a smooth back with a lower investment.
Phil, the guy in the story, did not find that waxing helped due to the pain of the treatment and due to itching and stubbly regrowth after a few days. Most people find waxing painful but quite effective though you do have to have about a quarter of an inch of regrowth before another treatment becomes feasible which means looking less than smooth until you have enough hair.
