It’s February now and warm weather seems like it’s an eternity away, but it’s never too early to start thinking about waxing and other hair removal routines. We all want to be at the top of our high visibility hair removal routine game when summer finally hits, right"
If your regular approach didn’t work out so well last season, now is a great time to consider your options when it comes to keeping your bikini line, underarms, and legs smooth, bump-free, and swimsuit (or skinnydip)-ready.
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We all know that keeping our bodies hairless in all the right places isn’t always smooth sailing?all hair removal methods, whether it’s waxing, shaving, or laser, have the potential for issues like nicks, bumps, ingrown hairs, and… general discomfort. Let’s take a cursory look at the multitude of removal options, and with them, the different levels of pain, commitment, expense, convenience, and perhaps most importantly, longevity.
Professional Waxing

How It Works: Hot (but not too hot!) wax is applied to the desired area and removed in the opposite direction of the hair growth, pulling hairs out from the root.

Best For: Legs, underarms, and bikini areas, and great for those with coarse, darker hair that tends to be stubborn.

Pros: Temporarily removes hair at the root for an average of three weeks of smooth skin, which can range from two to six weeks depending on your ha...