Tweezing: Some women choose to tweeze unwanted hairs, but this isn't an ideal solution because repeated plucking can cause irritation of the hair follicle, and on darker-skinned women, may result in scarring. Also, hair will grow back thicker and stiffer once it's plucked. Unless you have just a few stray hairs that occasionally pop up, avoid tweezing.

Depilatory Cream: Depilatory creams are creams or "shaving powders" that chemically dissolve hair at the base of the follicle. They are ideal for widespread areas like the legs, but can be problematic when used on the face because they irritate the skin and often don't remove all of the hair. On the plus side, depilatory creams are relatively inexpensive. On average, results will last for one or two weeks before you'll need a top-up.