Laser hair removal is a long-lasting hair removal technique and it can be done on almost all the body parts. It can be applied to larger body parts, which makes the process shorter and quicker.A laser beam targets the hair follicles through the skin and thus stop the hair growth. Laser hair removal is one of the best-recommended options for the fair-skinned people with dark hair as the melanin in the dark hair absorbs laser light well and thus the technique is more effective.

• Shaving: Razors can also be used for shaving body parts such as armpits, legs, and pubic hair. Though the process is quick, easy and cheap, unfortunately, the hair removed using shaving grows back in 3-4 days. Shaving must be repeated. Shaving can cause cuts and burns. These days there are soft razors available in the market which cause minimal cuts to no injury effects.
• Threading: Threading is very common in women. This is one of the most common hair removal techniques for facial hair. Threading uses a thread and twisting it with fingers and manoeuvring it on the targeted area to remove the hair. This is not a permanent solution and hair comes back in a week. Though threading is very economical, painless and to be done in a salon, it applies to smaller regions and the hair grows in a week. However, laser hair removal treatment provides long-lasting and permanent hair removal option.
• Hair Removal Cream: A depilatory is a creamy liquid that removes the hair from the skin. The cream has chemicals which when applied on the skin dissolves the hair and thus can be washed away. This is a quick process and is easily available at drug stores. This process can be best used on legs, armpits, private areas and even on the face. This is also not a permanent solution, the hair grows after 2 weeks. Due to chemical reactions, skin sensitivity, it is advised not to try on the pubic area before testing on other body parts.
• Waxing: This is one of the temporary solutions but lasts longer than other options for up to 4 weeks. This can be done with professional help or as a DIY process at home. Waxing is done to remove the hair on hands, legs, and chest or even back. However, this is a temporary option. Hence, laser hair removal treatment offers an effective solution compared to waxing.
• Electrolysis: In this process, an electric current is sent through the hair root to kill it. This process targets the smaller areas of the body such as eyebrows, underarms and upper lips. This is done over several sittings and takes around 10-16 hours in total with an approximate 15-30mins per treatment. The treatment may go on for a yearly basis the amount of hair being removed. This provides a permanent solution but it is a painful treatment.