Waxing

One isn’t better than the other and it will simply depend on personal preference and with any hair removal treatment, there’s always some risk involved.

If you’re thinking about using wax to remove unwanted hair, it might not be a good idea if your skin is sensitive or you’ve had an allergic reaction to waxing in the past.

Shaving is usually a better option if you’ve got sensitive skin as long as you prepare well and are gentle - razors are sharp, after all!

There is currently no evidence to suggest that waxing or shaving will make your hair grow back thicker or darker, so don’t worry about changing your body hair and use the hair removal products that work for you!

When you’re waxing, you may find that your hair looks finer when it grows back.

This happens because your hair grows back with a natural, tapered tip, rather than a blunt tip that grows in after shaving.

There are no changes to the texture or colour of your hair in this case, just a difference in the tip of the hair itself that you may actually prefer.

The products in waxing strips vary - it’s best to read the ingredient list for any potential irritants or see if it specifically mentions whether its formula is suitable for sensitive skin.

You should also do a small patch test to see how your skin reacts with the wax strip before applying the full strip.

Wax strips are easy to use - simply warm the strip between your hands and smooth it over the area of hair you want to remove.

Then pull back the strip, taking all of your unwanted hair with it, and throw the used strip away.

Just like that, you’ll have smooth, hair-free skin that will last much longer than shaving.