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EPILATOR
Like speed-tweezing for your option of epilating in the
legs, an epilator pulls hair out shower or bath.
by its roots extremely fast via Tip: Any hair removal method
tiny spinning metallic tweezers. that involves removing the
Modern ones have pivoting hair at its root will leave your
heads to follow the curves skin vulnerable to bacteria,
of your body, and there are so it’s wise to avoid exercise,
cordless and rechargeable along with saunas, spas and
models, and even shave and pedicure basins for 24 hours.
trim attachments, making Try: Remington Smooth
them a versatile tool. Others & Silky Effortless Glide
are waterproof, giving you the Epilator, $99.99.
WAX
Whether you take on the task where required. The latest
at home or go to a clinic, the options don’t even require
advantage of waxing is that it heating, but if you’re waxing
can remove large areas of hair on a particularly cold day, a
at a time, and it works on any warm blast from your hairdryer
skin tone and hair colour or will speed things up. DEPILATORY
texture. The DIY version isn’t Tip: After waxing, wear loose
such a messy undertaking cotton clothing so your skin can Depilatory creams have come a
these days thanks to pre-waxed breathe. Start exfoliating around long way – these days they’re
strips. For tricky areas, you day three to avoid ingrown hairs. kinder to your skin with less of
can cut the sheets to the shape Try: Marzena an unpleasant smell. They work
or size you need, then simply Natural Body with ingredients that break
peel the backing off and place Wax Strips, $17. down the shaft so unwanted
hair can literally be wiped
away. In-shower versions make
the process even simpler as
their heavier texture ensures
that it stays put as you shower.
Smooth the cream generously
over your prickly pins before
you hop in, then remove after
a few minutes while still
in the shower. Clay-based
versions can exfoliate skin
at the same time.
Tip: You’ve just used
chemicals on your skin so
be kind to it. Hold off from
applying any active skincare
such as retinols and AHAs
for a day, and instead use
moisture-rich formulas.
Try: Nair Leg Mask, $17.99.
ensure all of the hair is treated.
Expect to pay upwards of $100
per session, depending on the
area being treated.
Tip: Subjecting skin to extra
heat on top of the lasering
can result in a reaction, so keep
any lasered areas completely
out of the sun during your
course and make SPF 30+
sunscreen mandatory to
avoid darkening the skin.
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