weeklyBEAUTY From shavers to lasers, these are the latest hair removal methods designed to keep your body sleek.
Smooth operator! Tracy Davis BEAUTY EDITOR
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The humble razor is still the most cost-effective way of getting rid of unwanted hair fast. If you have sensitive skin, you might find that a shaver with multiple blades gives a more comfortable shave than a single blade because it requires fewer strokes. Electric shavers can also be less irritating. If your razo or starts to scratch or drag, it’s a sure sign the blades are blunt. Replacce it straight away to avoid irritation n. Partner your razor with a lubricatting gel or cream to soften the hairs and help the razor glide over your skkin. Tip: Wait half an hour after shaving before applying moisturiser to minimise any risk of irritation, and 24 hours before applying fake tan so it doesn’t sit in folliclles and make you look dotty. Try: Schick Intuition f.a.b. razor, $17.
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LASER The gold standard of modern hair removal is without a doubt laser. It doesn’t come cheap but, if you struggle with body hair, it can be life-changing. What’s more, the freedom of never having to shave, wax or pluck again is very appealing. Keep in mind that you can have laser to remove hair anywhere from the nose down, as long as the hair to be zapped is darker
than the skin. Unfortunately, that does mean blonde, grey, white and red hair can’t be treated because the laser needs darker pigment to target and destroy the hair follicle. The cycle of hair growth has three distinct stages, so you will need multiple treatments at regular intervals (usually around four weeks apart for facial hair and six weeks apart for body) to
