The Best At-Home Hair Removal Methods

Andrea Arterbery, Shine Staff

Women have been removing body hair since the days of ancient Egypt. Over the years as techniques became a bit more sophisticated (cue the introduction of the Brazilian bikini wax in 1987), women began flocking to salons and spas to get the sometimes arduous procedure done. Now, there's the luxury of removing any unwanted body hair from the luxury of home-and we're not talking about the creepy and dangerous infomercial methods. Here are our top five hair defusing methods that offer spa quality results.

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1. VEET EasyWax Electrical Roll-On Kit ($29.97, walmart.com) Waxing can be tricky when attempting to do it alone at home. Often there are complicated and confusing parts to the kit, and if the wax gets too hot you can burn your skin. Ouch! Veet has simplified the process with the introduction of its Roll-On Kit. The self heating applicator glides smoothly along body parts, never gets too hot, and effectively removes unwanted hair.
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2. Schick Intuition Pure Nourishment Skin Moisturizing Solid Razor ($5.97, walmart.com) Shaving in the shower has its pitfalls as well. When razors are dull or are raked over the skin too fast, they can cause serious burns. You also need a moisturizing shaving cream on hand to prep the skin. Schick Intuition created this razor/shaving cream combo that makes shaving a quick, enjoyable experience. The shaving cream is actually in a solid form and located around the blades. Genius! Infused with good-for-you ingredients such as coconut milk and almond oil to help moisturize, your skin will be left super smooth and glowing after just one swipe of the razor.

3. Tria Hair Removal Laser 4X ($449, triabeauty.com) Some ladies receive pricey laser treatments in salons, but nowadays it's easy and economical to do it from the convenience of your own home. This hair removal laser is the first to be cleared by the FDA (hence it's pricey price tag), and works to permanently disable the hair follicle without damaging the skin around it. If you like it, you can try it on your legs, armpits, face, or anywhere you want to be smooth and hair-free.
4. Olay Smooth Facial Hair Remover Duo ($20.25, soap.com) Sometimes hair can grow in slightly embarrassing places like your chin or upper lip. That's where this facial hair kit from Olay comes in. The best part about using it is that there's no unsightly redness or irritation after use, so you can apply and go. It's available in two formulas: fine to medium hair and medium to coarse hair.
5. Sally Hansen Zero Bumps Bikini Spray ($9.95, amazon.com) Unsightly razor bumps in your bikini area are a huge summer beauty faux-paux, and a downright pain. This tiny spray does not actually remove hair, but thanks to super-soothing witch hazel it relieves the pain and irritation that comes with shaving. Just a couple of spritzes will eliminate razor bumps and prevent in-grown hairs.