Skin care

Hair Removal 101

Use our expert skin care tips to get your smoothest skin ever

by Kristen Oldham Giordani

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UNDERARMS Step 1: Always use a women's razor, which pivots to fit a woman's body and thus catches every hair (try Gillette Venus Embrace, $12.99, pictured here). Step 2: Three minutes into your shower, apply shaving cream (try The Art of Shaving Cream Pump, $30) for lubrication.
Step 3: Gently glide the razor "up, across and down to get every hair," explains Vanoosthuyze. "Hair grows in different directions here." Pulling on the razor equals razor burn, so go softly. Always use a fresh blade that has been stored in a dry area.
Step 4: Still get irritation? Apply pre-shave oil like eShave Pre Shave Oil, $19 or olive oil before shaving cream for more protection.

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Lippmann Collection Did I Shave My Legs for This?

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Arbonne FC5 Conditioning Body Moisture

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eShave Pre Shave Oil

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Schick Quattro for Women TrimStyle

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Aveeno Positively Smooth Shave Gel

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St. Ives Intensive Healing Body Lotion

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Tend Skin Liquid

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Sally Hansen Naturally Bare Creme Hair Remover for Body

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Bikini Zone Creme Hair Removal

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Sally Hansen Extra Strength All-Over Body Wax Hair...

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Bliss Get Out Of Hair

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Completely Bare Completely Smooth

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Aveeno Positively Smooth Moisturizing Lotion

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Sun Maita Threader Kit

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Tria Laser Hair Removal System

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The Art of Shaving After-Shave Mask

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i usually wax at a salon or at home for easy-to-reach areas. i have started the laser treatments for underarms and bikini - i am very lucky that i have very white skin and very dark hair. laser works, but as the hair grows in cycles, sometimes there is more coming back than some other times after a treatment.

by AstridB Friday, April 12, 2013 at 07:42AM Report as inappropriate

This is a decent article, but obviously very old since some of the products listed have been discontinued. I also disagree with the recommendation of the Sally Hansen waxing kit--Bliss makes a much better kit! It's more expensive, but worth every penny.

by tallredamanda Friday, January 25, 2013 at 08:58PM Report as inappropriate