Hair removal shortcuts you need to try

I don’t know about you, but I despise dealing with summer hair removal – the minute I hear of an impending hot day or beach event, I immediately envision all the hair removal I’ll have to do. Not that I’m particularly hairy, but ugh! The effort. Can’t I just wear pants all year?
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Thankfully, there are now a whole host hair removal methods that I can utilise to cut down all that time in the shower and the salon. So if, like me, you’re super lazy or just want a few hair removal shortcuts to see you through a sweltering summer, read on…
Hair removal shortcut #1 – Invest in IPL
Converting to at-home IPL has saved me so much time! I recently started using an IPL device (the Philips Lumea Prestige IPL Hair Removal Device to be specific), which allows me to treat the hair on my body with pulses of light that help to permanently reduce hair growth. I’d never used an IPL device before and I have been so impressed with the results – I’ve only done a few treatments and I’ve already noticed so much less hair in each area I’ve treated. But the really great thing about IPL is that after a few treatments, you’ll have barely any hair to left to treat – so you’ll only need touch-ups every so often, rather than every few days. Major hair removal shortcut! Trust me – put an IPL device on your Christmas wishlist.
bh loves: Remington i-LIGHT® Pro+ Face & Body, HoMedics Home IPL Hair Removal System, SmoothSkin Bare Intense Pulsed Light Hair Removal Device - White.
Hair removal shortcut #2 – Bleach it
If you’re not particularly bothered by the feel of certain body hair, why not consider lightening the hair instead? It’s a quick, easy and affordable solution that you can do in between dashing to festive events. From mixing the colour to removing the dye, the whole process shouldn’t take any longer than 15 minutes and you don’t need to worry about making an appointment – which is a huge win during the back-to-back schedule of the holidays! Plus there’s no pain and no risk of ingrowns (if you are dealing with ingrown hair, try Extract It – lifechanging!). Just make sure that the dye is suitable for your skin tone (medium and darker tones might mean that the lightened hair contrasts visibly with the skin – not cute!) and that the hair you’re bleaching is fine, such as the hair on your face, stomach or arms.
bh loves: Mandy's Cream Bleach Kit, Sally Hansen Facial Hair Bleach, Andrea Gentle Creme Bleach for the Face, Nair Cream Hair Bleach for Face and Body.
Hair removal shortcut #3 – Hit the showers
Make your shower work even harder by using a depilatory cream that you can apply and wash off in the shower! These genius hair removal creams are undisturbed by the running shower water, so all you have to do is apply the formula to any unwanted hair and let it do it’s thing while you complete the rest of your shower tasks. While on the skin, the formula dissolves the hair over several minutes – simply wash off after the specified time (usually only three to six minutes), follow with a hydrating body moisturiser (the NIVEA Rich Nourishing Body Lotion is my fave) and you’ll be silky smooth. An awesome option for those last-minute invites where you need to wash your hair and shave legs, but don’t have time for both. It’s also a great alternative for those who have skin that hates shaving and waxing.
bh loves: Veet In Shower Hair Removal Cream, Nair Shower Power Max, Marzena Shower Smooth Cream.
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55 Member Comments
I prefer hair removal treatment at MedSpa, particularly the ones designed to be used by professionals. This makes results so much better. My doctor use this laser IPL hair laser
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I get professional laser for underarms and I use an at home laser machine for arms and legs
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Im going to use the ipl method sounds good.
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I prefer hair removal cream, particularly the ones designed to be rinsed in the shower. This makes life so much easier.
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I have the smooth skin Bare IPL which i purchased last year. It has worked to reduce hair on my arms and legs but not worked so well on my armpits.
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I bleach the hair on my face and shave or wax my legs.
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I love me some depilatory cream. Super quick and easy (great for those of us that are busy or a little bit lazy) and leaves my skin happy and healthy compared to other hair removal methods.
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I would love to try IPL but having mostly fair hair and fair skin I fear that I will makr the investment and it won't work for me...
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yeah, IPL laser hair removal fit for people with light skin, brown or dark brown skin. If you have dark skin, laser hair removal do not suggest to use.
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Hi Elunia,
Unfortunately, that was my experience. I purchased a special deal where I had 3 sessions at a salon, and it made no difference to my hair growth. I possibly should have had more treatment sessions, but of course that would have been at full price which is too steep for me. If I had seen a reduction in the thickness or the speed of the growth, I may have considered it. But it didn't, so I was pretty disappointed. The voucher for the deal DID say that there may be less of a result with fair hair, but I still hoped for some result. Of course the beauty therapist got my hopes up and tried to sign me up for more sessions, but I truly didn't see point..
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I'm a fan of IPL too. It beats epilating, but epilating beats shaving.
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I have an IPL device which I won on BH but I still often shave if I'm in a hurry.
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Im trying IPL but not sure if its working.
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Depilatory creams really work well for me.
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Why can't you get sun exposure post IPL?
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I'm not very hairy at all and very fair so usually I just shave using a moisturiser. However about six weeks ago I used wax strips on my legs and I'm still waiting for the hair to grow back. My legs have never been so smooth.
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Shaving in the shower, I guess.
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Im so lucky I don't have much hair to start with. Unfortunately I'm not a candidate for IPL. Too light and hardly any hair. But I'd do it if I could. So many girlfriends say it got rid of their hair for good.
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Laser worked really well on me. Had mine done 8 yrs ago and only needed touch up twice since.
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That's so impressive. Great work.
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Do hair removal creams really work? I'm so skeptical and the sound of it scares me a little, but I definitely want to try it some day.
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I tried one in a spray can 12yrs ago which worked but irritated my skin. Then I dropped the can after the 1st use and it wouldn't work again so I am not sure I want to go there again.
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They work for me but the chemical smell is not that plesant.
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They do for me and I have dark hair. I've used the in shower and the leave on your legs then sponge off. Both work though I'm partial to the in the shower ones. The effects also last quite a few weeks (between 4 and 8 depending how smooth you insist on being). I've also noticed that with continued use the regrowth of hair becomes sparser.
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I think they do. They always seem to work for me but I have light hair and not much. Plus they seem to last longer for me than shaving.
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