It is common to see unwanted hair on the legs, feet chin, upper lip, back, face, arms, etc. But most of us, especially the ladies, wish to have a smooth and hair free skin. But with so many options to choose from, you may be left confused. Especially for someone trying it for the first time, or trying on a new part of the body, it can be tricky to understand which one is the best body hair removal technique for you.

Before going in for any hair removal technique, you must understand your skin first. You may also contact a skin specialist in case you are looking for a permanent method of hair removal.

So, what’s the best body hair removal method? Well, it all depends on what you are looking at, painless, quick, temporary, permanent, etc. Learn more about some of the popular methods of hair removal.

Plucking or tweezing
If you have only a few strands of hair that need to be removed and don’t mind the associated pain, plucking can be a good option. You can consider this as one of the best body hair removal methods to reshape your eyebrows or plucking out a few stray hairs from your chin or face. This method can cause scarring or ingrown-hair and sadly cannot be used to remove hair from large areas of the body.

Hot Wax
This can be done at home or a salon. However, waxing can be a messy and painful affair. You may also suffer from a burn if you use really hot wax on your skin. Waxing may also cause some of the hair to break off and be left behind. If you are getting this done at the salon, do ensure that it is done hygienically or else you may catch an infection. Also, it is advisable to not wax if you are using any prescription acne creams such as Retin-A or Isotretinoin. Waxing may cost you anywhere between $15 and $80, depending on the area, if you get it done professionally. If you wish to get it done at home, you can purchase waxing strips that may cost you approximately $5 to $50.

You may try:

• GiGi Brazilian Waxing Kit
• Body Honee Extra Strength Hair Removal Waxing Kit For Men & Women
• Bliss Poetic Waxing®
• Nair Brazilian Spa Clay Roll-On Wax
• Veet Ready-to-use Wax Strip Kit

Sugaring
Similar to waxing, sugaring involves removing of hair using a paste or gel containing sugar. This is one of the best body hair removal methods as it is relatively less painful compared to waxing. If you have it done professionally, it can cost you around $10 to $110, depending on the area. Sugaring kits to be used at home can be purchased for approximately $10 to $40. You can make your own sugar paste at home for just a few dollars. Both waxing and sugaring if done correctly can keep you hair-free for three to six weeks.

Laser
If you are looking for a long-term solution, then a laser treatment is one of the best body hair removal methods you can consider. It uses light to destroy the roots and works best on coarse and dark hair. The laser works by reducing the amount of hair and makes it lighter and finer. For optimal results, you will have to undergo six to 12 sessions of the Laser technique.

Electrolysis
This involves the use of an electric current to destroy the root of hair in the follicle itself. Interestingly, this is the only FDA-approved body hair removal technique. However, the procedure is tedious and may take anywhere between 15 to 30 sessions before you can see the results. A 30-minute session can cost you roughly $45.