Hair-removal-hero

We look at the options for hair removal, how they work, the pros and cons and the risks involved.

There's no known treatment that will guarantee permanent freedom from unwanted hair. Hair growth is cyclical, so at any time some hair follicles will be lying dormant. You can kill the others but new hairs may pop up from the dormant follicles. Hormonal changes can also cause new hair to appear.

Waxing, plucking and shaving are quick and cheap methods – but your skin doesn't stay smooth for long. For longer-term hair removal, the most successful methods are the electrolysis, laser and IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) treatments offered by dermatologists, skin clinics and beauty salons.

Highlights of this report


Laser and IPL


These treatments work best on dark-haired people with fair skin. Read more

Electrolysis


This has the best and longest track record of good results. Read more

Salon waxing


Waxing is still the most common method of hair removal in a salon. Read more

Get full access to this report - Join now!

Enjoy access to
ALL Consumer reports

from just $28

  • Over 500 reports plus interactive tools and calculators
  • Independent advice from NZ's trusted source of information
  • Join over 65,000 members who help us get all NZers a fairer deal
Join now
Read what our members say

Buy this report

for$10.00

and enjoy
7 days' access