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There are two types of hair removal methods: surface or root. Surface methods, like shaving and depilatory creams, remove the hair closest to the skin. Whereas root methods like epilation, waxing and laser remove the hair right at the root.
Gillette® Venus® recommends wet shaving if you're looking for a quick and easy way of removing hairs in no time. Braun Silk-épil recommends epilation to remove hairs at the root for up to 4 weeks of silky smooth legs. Our quick guide will help you find out which one’s right for you!
Wet shaving is a quick and easy way of removing hair from your legs and underarms. It's also safe and painless. The razor cuts hair off at the surface of the skin.
Advantages: Shaving is fast and painless, and can be done in your bathroom at home. It also gently exfoliates the skin on your legs to keep them looking extra-smooth.
Disadvantages: The results don’t last long and you have to shave regularly to maintain the smooth results.
Electric epilators are hand held devices that have a head of rotating tweezers that grip and remove the hairs from the root. They can be used on legs, underarms, arms and the bikini area.
Advantages: Ultra-smooth results, lasting up to four weeks. Removes hairs as short as 0.5mm, unlike wax which needs lengths of 2mm hair growth for optimal results. Regular epilation can reduce the number of in-growing hairs. Hair is finer and thinner than after shaving.
Disadvantages: It can cause a little discomfort when you start but this gets easier and less after the first time.
Dry shaving involves an electric razor without a shave gel or soap. Electric razors consist of several blades that rotate behind a metal foil protector that prevents the blades from touching the skin surface.
Advantages: Electric razors are quick and there is less chance of getting nicks and cuts as the blades don't touch your skin.
Disadvantages: It costs more than a standard razor and you don't get a shave as close or as smooth as a wet shave.
Depilatory cream and foam contain chemicals that melt your hair, allowing you to wash it all away. The process takes about 20 minutes to work, and the results last up to a week.
Advantages: It's easy to use and the effects last slightly longer than shaving.
Disadvantages: The acid in the cream may give it an unpleasant smell and can sometimes lead to skin reactions for those with sensitive skin.
The waxing process isn't complicated, but it can be tricky. Hot or cold wax is spread over the skin and removed in one fluid motion with a paper or cloth strip. This allows you to remove hairs at the root.
Advantages: Smoother legs for longer because the hairs are removed at the root.
Disadvantages: Painful on your skin and painful on your wallet if you go to a salon! You also have to wait for your hairs to be long enough before you can wax again.
The only way to remove hairs forever is to go for laser treatment. Be warned – it should be done by professionals in a salon.
Advantages: Some hairs are removed forever.
Disadvantages: Several treatments are required for permanent hair removal so it is the most expensive of all the hair removal methods. You also have to be careful about going in the sun for up to six weeks either side of your treatment as the changes to the pigment in your skin can increase the risk of sunburn.
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