DEALING WITH UNDERARM HAIR

Underarm hair is a breeding ground for bacteria, especially in the summer. It is important to keep underarms smooth and fresh for the sake of basic hygiene if not for cosmetic reasons.

* Shaving: Remember to use a sharp razor. After soaping, shaving and patting dry, sprinkle on some talc. Remember not to deodorize for a couple of hours after shaving, as this will cause severe stinging.

* Waxing: Painful, but paying. Avoid waxing underarms at home; you'll probably give up half-way.

* Creaming: Gives a slightly smoother finish than shaving and results also last longer.

* Bleaching: Not advisable.

* Tweezing: Not advisable.

FACIAL HAIR

* Waxing : Not advisable.

* Shaving : Not advisable.

* Creaming: Not advisable.

* Bleaching: This is a good way of camouflaging facial hair on the upper lip and sides of the face. Remember, however, that bleaching is only effective for fine, downy hair.

* Tweezing: If you plan to go in for electrolysis later, remember that plucking hair from your upper lip will make the electrolysis’s job more difficult later on. Plucking is about the best way for removing stray hair around the eyebrows. Remember, however that tweezing must be done every day or every second day to avoid an untidy overgrown look.

* Electrolysis: The only permanent way. Go to the best electrolysist your money can afford. Remember that electrolysis must only be undertaken by an expert.