It can be annoying and even painful, but we’ll suffer through the misery for smooth silky legs or eyebrows that match. There are plenty of ways to get rid of unwanted fuzz, but finding the right hair removal technique can be tricky. Are you looking to save time or for something semi-permanent? Find the technique that’s perfect for you!
Hair Removers
1. Shaving
This is probably the fastest and most efficient way to get rid of unwanted hair. Shaving right in the shower might save you time that day, but you’ll only be slicing the hair off at the skin level. The downside of shaving is worrying about razor bumps, but thankfully some great creams will help you avoid them.
Beautylish recommends: EOS Ultra Moisturizing Shave Cream and Gillette Venus Proskin Moisturerich Razor
2. Depilatory Cream
A depilatory is a cream that weakens the hair so it can be easily scraped off. This fast and inexpensive way to remove hair is painless and can be done at home. Don’t scream for joy just yet. Depilatories can be messy and may cause skin irritation. Try testing the product on a bit of skin before applying it to your entire leg. New formulas are extra-gentle (but still effective) and can be used on the bikini and underarm areas.
Beautylish recommends: Veet Caring Touch Cream Kit
3. Waxing
It can be a painful process, but waxing removes hair for a long period of time. Waxing pulls each hair out from the root, which means the hair will grow back slowly. In some cases it takes anywhere from two to eight weeks for hair to completely return. This method also allows you to remove large sections of hair (legs, anyone?) at one time. Though there are many at-home wax kits, going to a salon will ensure that the process is done properly.
Beautylish recommends: Bliss Poetic Waxing
4. Threading
Threading is very common in Indian and Persian cultures and consists of using a twisted cotton thread to pluck hair out from the follicle. Think tweezing, but on a much grander scale. Be warned: This method is extremely painful, but the hair will take longer to grow back. Threading requires a lot of practice, so it’s best to go to a salon for this treatment. If you’d rather stay home, try an epilator, a machine that grasps each hair and pulls it from the roots. It’s similar to threading, but best for legs and underarms.
Beautylish recommends: Conair Compact Double Roller Epilator
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Feb 17, 2013
London M.
Jan 22, 2013
Ishtar M.
threading isn't that painful, and the pain goes away COMPLETELY after doing it for a while.
waxing is the worst ever, especially for sensitive skin. it pulls out the along with the hair and leaves it irritated
Dec 29, 2012
Briana R.
Do the depilatory creams remove the hair from the follicle? I get SO tired of shaving because it doesn't last long at all! I don't think I will try waxing anytime soon considering my level of pain tolerance!
Dec 01, 2012
Paula S.
I shave my legs and armpits, but wax my eyebrows then tweeze them in between waxes since i still have the arch. I've seen some pretty scary results from threading like bleeding after. so I wont be trying that and Nair stinks and feels like its literally burning your skin.
Oct 10, 2011
Janelle A.
When it comes to eyebrows, I used to swear by waxing. But I tried threading once and even though it does hurt, it's worth it. The hair takes forever to grow back and the more you go, you get used to the pain. Also, it doesn't make your skin red so you can go somewhere right after without having to put face powder to hide it. Oh the stuff we do to feel beautiful :)
Oct 07, 2011
Derval B.
I currently use the shaving as my main hair removal method, which i think its tedious and there's the risk of irritation i.e razor bumps. I am seriously considering getting a waxing kit and eventually trying laser hair removal.
Oct 06, 2011
Melissa B.
Oh how I hate shaving!! Waxing is a good method if you can put up with the pain. I have been wanting to try the depilatory creams for a while but usually talk myself out of it. And threading is awesome for facial hair, i'm not a pro at it yet but i'm getting there. I practice on my boyfriend a lot :)
Oct 06, 2011
Mannie G.
Mostly,l shave but a friend was telling me that waxing with sugar is less painful....I can't stand using Nair because it irritates my skin.
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Oct 06, 2011
Antonio Z.
Had tried almost all, I use an epilator and god the first time hurts the most, some people say is like a ruber band hitting you, I say is like a needle x_x, though is different for everyone, but hell I'll never do legs with that again :O
I don't like the creams they suck, and shaving oh boy, I hate it I get lots of itchyness like for a week, and I complain too much, right? hahaha lol
thanx for the article though :X
Oct 06, 2011
Ashley G.
I don't think threading is that painful! I think it feels about the same as tweezing! But for me tweezing takes so much longer than threading, So I definitely like it much better.