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  • There are many ways to remove hair, and picking the best method depends on your skin health and the required results
  • We look into each of the methods, and consider the pros and cons of each, and how long the results will last

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There are many ways to remove hair, and the best method depends on your skin health, the part of the body involved, and the required results.

There’s a wide variety of methods to remove hair, from temporary to long-term, and from non-invasive to gadget-based. While they all have pros and cons, some may be a better fit depending on the health of your skin and the results you’re looking for.

“Just like fashion, hair-removal trends come and go, so what is in style now may not be 10 years from now, like the over-tweezed eyebrows of the ’90s,” says Rachel Couvrey from GiGi Wax Spa in the United States. “Similarly, a full Brazilian may not be your ideal aesthetic in your 60s, so permanent hair-removal methods, such as laser or electrolysis, might not be the best choice.”

This is why it’s important to consult a professional before undergoing hair removal.

Here are the various methods, and their pros and cons:

Sugaring uses sugar, lemon juice, and water to pull the hair from the follicle.
Sugaring uses sugar, lemon juice, and water to pull the hair from the follicle.

Sugaring

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