Honestly, hair removal is pretty painful (in all senses of the word – it’s both a hassle and often an all-around uncomfortable experience), but hey, if you’re devoted to silky smooth, super soft limbs, it’s just a part of life.
But while you can’t call in the professionals (TBH we never thought we’d miss our waxing technicians but hey, quarantine is doing crazy things to us), it’s important to ensure your own personal hair removal stash is stocked with all the essentials.
So, we’ve rounded up some of our favourites, from nifty IPL devices to irritation-soothing oils, bound to make the process (and your skin) a whole lot smoother.
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Remington
Remington Trim & Shape Ultimate Body & Bikini Kit – WPG4031AU
This kit has your hair removal needs well and truly covered, with a precision bikini trimmer, a detail trimmer for hard to reach places, an exfoliating head to help prevent ingrown hairs and a hypoallergenic mini foil shaver.
Bump eRaiser
Struggling with shaving rash? This soothing treatment works like an ice pack for skin, using the calming properties of chamomile to ease redness, itchiness and irritation.
SmoothSkin
SmoothSkin Bare Intense Pulsed Light Hair Removal Device – White
If you’re into the IPL idea, give this clever device a go – designed for use on both face and body, it works on all areas including legs, arms, underarms and upper lip.
Lush
Lush D’Fluff Strawberry Shaving Soap
Why shouldn’t shaving smell sweet? This fluffy formula teams fresh strawberries with coconut oil and egg whites to create a skin-smoothing, shave-friendly blend.
TriShave
TriShave 3in1 Shave Crème For Women
Your shower shelf will be well stocked with shaving supplies thanks to this handy kit – it’s packed with shave cream, moisturising lotion and a triple blade razor to ensure all the essentials are ready when you need them.
LYCON
Ingrown hairs are one of the worst things that come with at-home hair removal – luckily this spray is designed to decongest skin (thanks to a blend of salicylic and lactic acids) and decrease discomfort.
Marzena
Marzena Natural Body Wax Strips
Down to go the DIY waxing route? These body wax strips (enriched with soothing hemp seed oil) took home the 2020 Glosscar Award for Best New Natural Body Product, so you know they’re good.
Waxaway
Waxaway After Care Lotion with Mango & Witch Hazel
Waxing does leave skin luxuriously soft, yes, but it’s not always the most enjoyable experience. Soothe your limbs post-treatment with this skin-conditioning, sensitivity-calming dry oil, formulated with tea tree oil to remove wax residue and prevent signs of irritation.
Nair
Nair Sensitive Hair Removal Cream Face and Body
Waxing not your vibe but don’t want to keep reaching for the razor? We feel you. Nair’s Hair Removal Cream allows you to easily slather on a layer of cream, wait a few minutes, then wash it away and voila no more hair! Extra bonus: it’s gentle enough to use on those sensitive skin areas (we’re looking at you bikini line).
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Do you have any hacks for removing hair at home?
Yup, I've bought an IPL device!
I look forward to the cooler months when I can get away with less shaving. Even so, I really like the sound of the Lush shaving cream. Strawberries are yum!
Always have used a Shaver really like this Package with Shavers TriShave 3in1 Shave Crème For Women.
I just use my trusty epilator that I have had for years
I have the Smoothskin ipl but haven't used it in a while. Woops!
I really want to try the IPL gadgets
For me IPL gadget proven to be best. Using still. Did use those wax strips on my [you know] area as at home ipl-s are not as strong as salon lasers and can not be used there. Ouch. Ya.
I was looking at epilators a while ago and mentioned it to one of the girls at work and she cringed and said they hurt a lot. What are your thoughts on it? I guess if you have used it for years is mustn't be that bad.
What a good list of products. I am really interested in trying an IPL device (I have never tried anything like it at home or salon) I've only ever shave and I'm getting pretty sick of it haha although if I did keep shaving that strawberry shave cream sounds amazing
I have a shaver and it works well
I want some of that Lush Fluff. I love Lush. The Marzena strips are really good, I tested them for Glosscars. They were great, got the job done, but ouch! Yes I know, I’m a sook! I’ve got an Epilady which I sometimes use on my arms and legs, but otherwise I just shave. I’d love an IPL machine but they are so expensive.
Would want to try the Lush product
My legs look like a yeti's currently! Better use some of these tips pronto.
Thankfully I'm not a hairy person and I don't need to do hair removal very often so I don't bother with gadgets. I've used the Marzena wax strips on my legs, otherwise I just apply body lotion and zip a razor over my legs. Quick and easy.
I won an IPL on BH ages ago but still prefer to use a shaver most of the time, quick and convenient.
Need to get mine out
If I can find the charger hhhahha
It does hurt but the amount of pain depends on the person and their mindset as well.
I have used an epilator for many years and for me when I expect it to hurt it will feel more painful.
The first time you use it is the worst therefore I would suggest that your first time is a few days after your last shave or after your hairs start to regrow after a waxing session. If you do it regularly after that it is not that bad (as the hair growth cycle differs and if you do it regularly you catch them at different parts of the cycle and there are less hairs being pulled in a session), if you let your hairs grow out again I would recommend to shave or wax before you start epilating again.
I have used the tri-shave lotions before. I am surprised that BH have not listed an option regarding epilation. I have used epilators for years now. I would like an IPL device but I am concerned about investing money into an expensive device which may not work on my blonde and light brown hairs.
Epilator and razors. I gave up using wax ages ago , only the small strips for above the lip.
Lush strawberry shaving fluff would smell divine
I have an at home ipl…I used it while breastfeeding so with my hormone fluctuations it didn't work long term.
Now I've weaned in interested to see how it goes!
I'm loving the Marzena wax strips ! I must say the Lush strawberry shaving soap sounds delicious too.
Bump erasier products are awesome.
I tend to do a mix of epilating, waxing and shaving depending on the body part/how lazy I am feeling.
Totally agree, Meedee!
I love my epilator, I have been using it for years and years now. It does not hurt me to remove hairs, I am used to the device. The hairs that grow back are fewer and finer. There are some good hair removal products and some good skin soothing products listed
I'm having withdrawals from not getting my laser sessions x'(
The Lush Strawberry shaving soap sounds great!!
I bought an ipl device a few years ago for $99 from the shaver shop which I still use. Such a money saver that as I don't have to wax or shave as often anymore.
The older I get, the less body hair I seem to have, so shaving does the job for me.
Well if this keeps going on I might need to invest in a home ipl device.
Some good suggestions.
The Lush strawberry shaving soap sounds interesting.
I’ve tried the lush shaving soap and it’s amazing
Wonderful suggestions and the Lush D’Fluff Strawberry Shaving Soap sounds so lovely.
I recently tried waxing strips. What a disaster, I had wax burn, my skin felt like sand paper and then peeled. I bought an epilator. I've tried waxing before it's not for me.
I have always go IPL in salon but will have to look at home options now that everything is shut.
I used an epilator for years until I won a Babyliss home IPL device on Bh (now unlisted). I've always preferred to do it myself.
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IPL is great but always have a shave too as don't always have time for IPL
Awesome.
Would love to have all these. I'm a very hairy person.
The IPL device looks cool – have never tried.
Bump Eraser sounds very good
The device looks cool. Not gonna lie.
I bought an IPL device, but I’m not having much luck with it unfortunately.
I only shave. But this would be awesome to have.
I wish I had the Smoothskin bare. I’ve got one from China. No results yet.