The worst thing about waxing (besides the pain) is probably waiting for the hair to grow long enough again to wax it back off. Why would you want to spend half of your time with the inklings of a moustache if all you really want is a smooth, hair-free upper lip 100 percent of the time? That's where this little drugstore gem comes in. Applied daily, this hair inhibitor decreases hair growth while also moisturizing with jojoba oil, vitamin E and plant extracts. All that translates to less irritation from waxing and threading, and more time between painful hair removal.
When two hair-hating powerhouses get together and brainstorm a hair removal product, you know the result will be good. This IPL device by Braun and Gillette does require a little more legwork upfront, since you need to shave your hair before using it, but it comes with a large device head to make quick work of your entire collection of body hair. Over time, follicles thin out and you're left with smooth, hairless skin. As far as the pain factor, the pulses feel like tiny little rubber band snaps — but a wimpy rubber band that has lost some of its stretch. In other words, you won't even flinch.
We've all been there: You raise your hand to take off your sunglasses or brush your hair out of your face, and you're met with an armpit full of stubble -- or worse, a week or so's worth of growth. While a little stubble never hurt anyone, sometimes you want to rid yourself of unwanted hair immediately, especially come tank top season and especially if you're, say, at work or on a date.
Enter: The Sphynx Portable Razor. This little powerhouse comes with a built-in, refillable water spray bottle and a shea butter body bar (because no thanks, razor burn), along with a razor for quick and subtle shaving on the go that doesn't require a sink and bathroom. Plus, the round shape is not only cute, it's also safer than carrying an open razor around in your purse.
We couldn't close out a piece on the best hair removal products without including a good ol' fashioned razor. Of course, in this day and age of easy, pain-free hair removal, this isn't just any razor — the Schick Hydro Silk is made with a shea butter-based serum and five blades for a super-close shave that is guided by curve-sensing blades for a pain-free, no-nick finish.
