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Everything You've Ever Wanted to Know About Hair Removal

Mar 8 2014 - 7:00am

Silky smooth skin in all the right places means knowing a thing or two about proper hair removal. Whether you like to shave, wax, or use depilatories, we have all the answers to avoiding razor burn, removing facial hair, and more. Get ready to want to bare your skin with our guide to everything hair removal.

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Women have long had the desire for a smooth, hair-free existence, and we have come a long way in creating different methods for hair removal. We weigh the pros and cons of the four most popular methods, so you can find the right hair removal method for you [2].

Shaving is the easiest and quickest way to instantly remove your body fuzz, but before you pick up that razor, make sure you know the dos and don'ts of this traditional method [3].

Razors are definitely not one of the cheapest things in the beauty aisle, which is why we're giving you useful tips to making them last longer [4]. We're pretty sure your wallet will thank you!

We've all had a bloody encounter with a razor, but hopefully these tricks to dealing with razor nicks [5] will help you avoid the classic toilet paper scrap.

Razor burn not only looks painful, it is painful. Avoid those burning red bumps with these tips to preventing inflammation [6].

With hair removal comes the chance of getting an ingrown hair. From ways to prevent them to treating one if it happens, here's how to deal with ingrown hairs [7].

The very mentioning of bikini wax can induce thoughts of discomfort, but we have 10 tips to make your waxing experience less painful [8].

Bold brows are a major beauty trend. Learn what brow threading is [9], and see if it's the right grooming option for you!

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Whether it's your first time in the waxing chair or not, here are three things you might not have known about this hot hair removal method [11].

Getting rid of that peach fuzz on your face can sometimes be a struggle. That's why we're spilling on which facial hair removal methods work and which don't [12].

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Laser hair removal has come a long way from when it first hit the beauty scene. We're giving you a firsthand look at what happens in a current-day laser hair removal session, so you can be prepared before, during, and after your first treatment.

Sugar waxing is a traditional hair removal method that has started to gain popularity in the US. It's a mixture of sugar, lemon, and honey that removes the hair directly from the follicle, allowing it to grow back softer, less coarse, and, thus, less noticeable. Watch to see how it works.


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