LEG HAIR

It is a good idea to keep legs smooth the year round (not only in summer) for the sake of your own self-confidence.

*Waxing: This is the most effective method for removing leg hair. Electrolysis, of course, is the only permanent method, but waxing is certainly more practical unless you have a lot of time and money to spare. Results hst for about six weeks, depending on the rate of your h; r growth.

*Bleaching: Not really advisable for leg hair unless it is of an extremely fine and soft nature.

* Shaving: This is considered by many as the most reasonable and fast way of removing leg hair. However, this has its disadvantage as the hair has to be shaved off every other day.

* Creaming: Has longer lasting effects than shaving. But it is more expensive.

Tweezing: Not advisable.

HAIR ON ARMS

* Shaving: Not advisable. Though shaving may not encourage a heavier hair re-growth, the hair grows back stubby, which is most unpleasant.

* Creaming: Not advisable, though it is a safer bet than shaving.

* Bleaching: Worth a try.

* Waxing: By far the best way after electrolysis.

* Tweezing: Not advisable because it is highly impractical.

BREAST AND STOMACH HAIR

* Waxing: Not advisable.

* Shaving: Not advisable.

* Creaming: Not advisable.

* Bleaching: Certainly worth a try.

* Tweezing: Risky, but worth a try for a few stray hair.

* Electrolysis: Quite safe. Always choose a time after hair has grown for six to seven weeks. Try electrolysis in winter, so that you can give the tiny scabs time to heal before you have to put on your swim-suit.

THIGH HAIR

* Waxing: Effective but more painful than on legs, It can also cause temporary redness.

* Shaving: Not advisable because the soft skin can become blotchy.

* Creaming: Always use depilatories of facial quality. Ordinary creams can cause soreness.

* Bleaching: A good camouflage for fine thigh hair.

* Tweezing: Not advisable.

* Electrolysis: The only 100% cure.