WAX ON, WAX OFF

Get rid of unwanted body hair with this gentlemanfriendly guide to waxing

- Radhika Agrawal

In the movies, male waxing is portrayed via screaming montages and exaggerated ripping sounds. The popular salon scene from 40-Year-Old Virgin comes to mind. However, getting waxed is not quite as harrowing an experience as it is made out to be. Sure, it stings, and leaves your skin feeling raw and tender. But if you're determined to get rid of your body hair, it's probably the best semi-permanent hair removal method out there. We know what you're thinking: why not just shave? While shaving your body hair may be painless (if you do it right), the results are extremely short-lived. A waxing appointment, on the other hand, will have you sorted for anywhere between 3-6 weeks, as it removes the hair from its roots.

That's not all. "After waxing, your hair grows out a bit softer, which reduces the chance of ingrown hair and rashes," says Neha Dubey, consultant medical & cosmetic dermatologist, medical director at Meraki Skin Clinic.