You could go the laser route. Defuzzing by laser is often marketed as “permanent hair removal,” but experts say “hair reduction” is a more accurate term. That’s probably news to the women who pay $200 to $500 per session and expect hair-free skin. One treatment isn’t enough: Plan on five or six to remove up to 90% of unwanted fuzz from legs, for example. Some hair may come back, but it’s usually finer and less noticeable. Today’s instruments for hair removal are 200 times faster than just a few years ago. That’s a huge advance over electrolysis, which destroys hair follicles with an electrified needle (a painful, time-consuming endeavor, considering there are thousands of hairs on just your legs). On the other hand, electrolysis is permanent. Not into lasering? Not a problem. Take a look at this handy guide and decide which take-it-off treatment is best for you! MORE: Don’t Let Your Brows Age You
