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Meet the Experts
Keep scrolling to read honest reviews of five popular arm hair removal methods.
Cristina Cianci / Byrdie
If you’re not a candidate for laser hair removal,epilation may be your next best bet.
Still, my verdict is that it’s much better-suited for smaller surface areas.
It magically melts my dark, thick hair, leaving fine, glistening fuzz in its place.
This product has since sold out, but try Sally Hansen’sExtra Strength Creme Bleachas an alternative.
Irritation can ultimately lead to long-lasting light ordark spotson the skin.
Sugaring
Think ofsugaringas waxing’s cousin.
“The best candidates are people with light skin and dark hair.
“If possible, look for a unit that protects darker skin tones.
“Depilatories work to dissolve hair, and are often applied for a few minutes, then rinsed off.
Key Takeaways
MezinSarbu, E., & Wohlrab, J.
Gold MH, Foster A, Biron JA.Low-energy intense pulsed light for hair removal at home.J Clin Aesthet Dermatol.
2010;3(2):48-53.
