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Whether you’re a waxer or a shaver, or are thinking of trying laser removal, here are your best options for getting rid of unwanted hair ahead of summer.

A closer shave

If you suffer with sensitivity, try using a five-blade razor. Spaced closer together, they stop the skin bulging for a closer shave with less irritation. The Estrid Onyx Razor, £9.95, estrid.com, is great choice.

Wax on, wax off

If you’re OK with letting hairs grow out between treatments, waxing is an option. Head to a salon or do it yourself with Flamingo Body Wax Kit, £9, ASOS. The 24 ready-to-use wax strips pull hairs at the root. Hairs need to be 2-6mm in length.

Pain-free removal

No more irritating hair removal creams – the latest versions suit sensitive skin and dissolve hairs in minutes. Try the gentle but effective Woowoo Tame It! Vegan In-shower Hair Removal Cream, £10.95, Superdrug. Always do a patch test first.

Great gadgetry

If waiting for regrowth isn’t an option, consider an epilator. Braun Silk-épil 9 Flex, £299.99, braunshop.co.uk, uses rotating tweezers to pull out even the shortest hairs. Exfoliate well beforehand.

DIY with IPL

IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) technology can permanently decrease hair growth but it’s pricey. Philips Lumea IPL 9900 Series, £539.99, philips.co.uk, is proven to reduce hair by up to 92% with just three non-painful treatments. Its Try&buy programme allows you to split the cost into 12 monthly instalments, or cancel and return within a year if it’s not right for you.

Considering laser?

Choose a reputable company, like Thérapie Clinic, which offers free consultations. Find your nearest branch at therapieclinic.com.

Prices from £27.95 per session. nd