Guide To The Best Hair Removal Products

Some women get a little off schedule when it comes to hair removal during the winter months. But with summer on the horizon—along with shorts, skirts, spaghetti straps, and swimwear—now’s a great time to get back on track. Whether you like traditional blades, look to electronic aids, or yank it out by the roots, we found the best at-home hair removal solutions to get you beach ready in no time.

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Shave It

Shaving – it seems so basic, but make sure you’re using the best possible products in order to avoid razor burn and instant stubble.  For the more adventuresome, try the no!no!, a progressive take on the art of shaving.

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Aveeno Ultra Calming Shave
$4.15

Aveeno’s Ultra Calming Shave Gel will reduce or eliminate redness and irritation, leaving behind smooth skin.

Gillette Venus Embrace
$12.99

Gillette’s update on the popular Venus razor has five blades, a ribbon of moisture to prevent nicks, and a spring-loaded head for ease of use.

no!no!
$175

The no!no! isn’t a traditional shaver/blade by any means but is just as easy to use. It removes hair without pain and irritation, and if used consistently over time, reduces hair re-growth.

Cream

Depilatories are an inexpensive, razor-free way to remove hair.  Try out an option that does something extra, like working super-fast or exfoliating as it gets rid of hair.

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Nair Pretty Soft Cream
$5.69

For Nair that doesn’t smell like Nair, try the Pretty soft creamicon, a pleasantly scented alternative that works on legs and bikini area.

Veet In-Shower Cream
$8.79

Veet’s In-Shower cream works really well on thick hair and only takes six minutes or less. Use it for the legs, arms, underarms, and bikini line.

Nair Shower Power
$7.99

Put on Nair before you get in the shower, wash as you normally do (it’ll stay on), then use the exfoliating sponge to remove the cream and hair after about 10 minutes.

Pull and Pluck

Try a progressive, multi-faceted tool to get rid of hair, or save money on an at-home wax.

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Salon Divine Body Wax Kit
$13.99

Though if you have a lot of area to cover, a better choice is the Salon Divine Body Wax kiticon. This microwavable wax doesn’t need a cloth strip—just smooth it on, let it cool off, and pull.

Braun Silk-epil Soft Perfection
$44

The Braun Silk-epil Xpressive iconfor body also has interchangeable heads that epilate, massage, shave, and trim.

Bliss Poetic Waxing Kit
$45

The Bliss Poetic Waxing Kit is an easy-to-use kit with thick wax that doesn’t require strips and works very well on sensitive skin.

Prepare and Repair

In order to make any hair-removal treatment you choose work as best as possible, be sure to use soothers and bump-fighters to stay pleasantly hairless.

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Aveeno Positively Smooth
$4.99

If you’re looking to shave less often and don’t have the bank for a no!no!, try Aveeno’s Positively Smoothicon. After four weeks of use, your hair will be softer, finer, and less noticeable so you can go longer before having to get rid of it.

Revolutionary Skin Therapy
$24.95

Follique’s topical post-shave and post-wax bump fighter effectively battles ingrown hairs.  And a fun bonus – this six ounce bottle should last you months.

LMX 4% Topical Anesthetic
$55

You can always use numbing cream to temporarily remove sensation from the area for about 30 minutes. Many women won’t wax without it.

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