A new book reveals that on average a woman who uses a shaver for hair removal will spend approximately $10,000 (£6,500) and eight weeks of her life managing unwanted hair.

Plucked: A History of Hair Removal, by Rebecca M Herzig, also claims that a woman who waxes twice a month will spend approximately $23,000 (over £15,000) during the course of her life.

As a result, the study shows that laser hair removal can work out as a cheaper and less time consuming alternative to shaving and waxing by offering a more permanent solution.

Julie Kershaw, Clinic Manager at Laserase Bolton, said: “As all women know, getting rid of unwanted body hair can be a real chore, especially at this time of year when the weather is nice and you want to wear your summer clothes. As this study shows, it’s amazing just how much time and money women can end up spending on temporary hair removal.

“When you look at it like this, laser hair removal is a much more attractive and affordable option as the result is virtually permanent. As well as saving time, laser hair removal can save you money, as it means you don’t need to keep spending year after year on temporary solutions such as waxing or shaving.”

The pressure for women to remove body hair is highlighted in a recent Mintel report, Men’s and Women’s Shaving and Hair Removal UK 2014, which shows that three quarters of UK consumers believe there is more pressure nowadays for women to remove body hair. Indeed, just 8% of women have not removed hair in the UK in the past 12 months.

Laserase Bolton is one of the leading laser clinics in the North West of England and has been established for over 20 years. All of its practitioners are qualified doctors and nurses. For hair reduction, Laserase Bolton uses the Soprano XL laser, which is one of the best on the market and offers a fast, safe and virtually painless solution.

Julie adds: “At Laserase Bolton we offer hair reduction treatment for all areas of the body, including the chin, upper lip, legs, arms, underarms and back, as well as sensitive areas like the chest and bikini line. A course of treatment usually takes between four and six sessions at four to eight weekly intervals.”

As well as hair reduction treatment, Laserase Bolton offers a range of skin treatments including tattoo removal, acne treatment, thread vein and birth mark treatment.