Hair removal is a beauty ritual for millions of people, but not all methods are equal. Durability, pain, cost, skin and hair type: here is everything to take into account.
Waxing: classic and effective
Wax pulls hair out from the root, leaving skin smooth for 3 to 6 weeks. Oriental sugar wax (sugaring) is gentler on sensitive skin.
Threading: pinpoint precision
Inherited from Eastern traditions, threading is the method of choice for eyebrows and facial fuzz. Chemical-free, it is ideal for sensitive skin.
Laser hair removal: the semi-permanent solution
Laser targets the melanin in the hair and destroys the follicle. After 6 to 8 sessions, 70 to 90% of hair is removed long-term. Newer machines work on all skin tones.
Intense pulsed light (IPL): the home-salon compromise
Gentler than laser, IPL is available in salons and as consumer devices. It requires more sessions but gives good results at a lower cost.