Hair Removal

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3. Electrolysis
It's expensive ($1 per minute or more) and time consuming (the upper lip alone requires at least eight 15-minute sessions), but electrolysis remains the only permanent hair-removal method available.
Stay out of the sun and avoid moisturizers or cleansers with alpha-hydroxy acids or glycolic acid, which can sting traumatized hair follicles, for at least two days after treatment.

4. Lasers
Despite claims to the contrary, laser hair removal is not permanent. Still, if you're willing to pay the high cost (anywhere from $250 for the upper lip to $750 for legs) you can get a few hair-free months out of it. How it works: New Laser treatments target the pigment in the hair rather than the pigment in the skin. As the hair absorbs the light, intense heat causes damage to the hair follicle. This leads to gradual destruction of the hair, resulting in an average 20 to 25 percent reduction with each treatment.
Tip: Don't wax or pluck six weeks before you go in for your treatment. Both pull out the hair shaft, lessening the laser's effectiveness.

5. Exfoliation
The best way to prevent ingrown hairs, say experts, is daily exfoliation, especially in the bikini line. It keeps follicles clear and open by sloughing away pore-clogging dead-skin cells, preventing hairs from getting trapped underneath. Use a loofah, a gentle skin scrub or a salicylic-acid-based toner or lotion. But, since acids may sting, don't use them immediately after removing hair.

6. Depilatories
Unlike depilatories of yesteryear, today's treatments work in as little as four minutes. They come in a variety of formulas (sprays, creams, gels, and lotions) designed to stay put as they do their job and thanks to hydrators, create a buffer against potentially irritating ingredients.
To make results last longer, use a depilatory after a warm shower or bath. Hairs will be softer and more readily removed. Results can last three to five days depending on your hair-growth rate.