Best Hair Removal Products For Summer, According to Editors
10 Editor-Approved Hair Removal Products That'll Keep Your Skin Smooth All Summer Long
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Hair removal is a personal choice, and if you're someone who chooses to be hairless — whether it's by way of shaving, waxing, lasering it off, etc. — the removal process can be daunting, especially at a time like this when letting the professionals take care of the work isn't much of an option. Still, season changes wait for no one, and now that summer is almost here, you might be looking for some quick, easy, and relatively pain-free ways to get rid of your new growth.
No matter your method of choice, we've rounded up some of the best (editor-approved) hair removal products you'll want to use all summer.
Gillette Venus Pure Shaving Cream Manuka Honey and Vanilla
"I rarely shave my legs under normal circumstances, let alone while social distancing, so I knew I'd need a heavy-duty crew of hair removal products to get me through the process when that moment did come. Among the list was the Gillette Venus Pure Shaving Cream Manuka Honey and Vanilla ($6, originally $8), which smoothed on skin like butter to make for the closest shave possible and smelled even better — like vanilla pudding!" — Kelsey Castañon, senior beauty editor
Oui the People Sensitive Skin Razor
"About six weeks ago I decided to just stop shaving. I don't have an inspiring reason why, the routine just started to feel tedious. I was also a little bit curious to see how long my leg hair could grow if I let it do its thing (yes, I'm that bored). Then, last weekend I was digging through my beauty drawers and fell upon the Oui the People Sensitive Skin Razor ($75), a single-blade razor I'd received months ago, pre-shelter-in-place. I figured, hell, if I'm going to shave my leg hair — which, for the record, was noticeably long at that point — why not do it with this? I'd heard so much hype about the product from friends and colleagues over the years, so I was excited to see how it'd actually work, especially on my new growth. Of course, it was nothing short of marvelous.
The blade is so gentle on the skin I almost thought it wasn't working at first. Then, I looked down at my legs in the shower and all that hair was gone, like not an inch of stubble in sight. Granted, getting used to the single-bade experience can take some time. You have to hold it just right to get the smoothest shave, but even still, I've never been happier to remove my body hair. Bonus: it's a lot better for the environment instead of the $12 disposable razors I was buying in bulk from Target before this.
But here's the best part: It's been a solid week and my hair has barely grown back — if I took a photo of my legs right now you wouldn't see any hair. I can't even explain the science behind how slowly my hair is now growing because of using the Oui, but *sigh* why didn't I use this razor sooner?" — Samantha Sasso, associate native beauty editor
Sally Hansen Microwavable Eyebrow, Face & Lip Wax Kit
"I've relied on the Sally Hansen Microwavable Eyebrow, Face & Lip Wax Kit ($5) for years to remove facial hair. It's really easy to use — the wax only takes about three minutes to heat up — and even comes with a few aftercare products that remove excess wax and soothe the skin once you get the job done. You also can't beat that price!" — Danielle Jackson, assistant beauty editor
Flamingo Razor
"I spent all of high school and college using really bad razors from the drugstore. You know, the super cheap ones. I never really understood why it mattered, until I tried the Flamingo Razor ($9). Now, there's no going back. I don't absolutely despise shaving my legs anymore, and I credit that to this razor. It gets the job done fast, leaves my skin feeling smooth, and looks cute hanging on my shower wall." — Jessica Harrington, associate beauty editor
Sephora Collection Level Setter Razors
"A few years ago, I found out that my former editor shaved her face. I was immediately intrigued because the peach fuzz that covered my own made applying makeup pretty difficult. Although she told me to just go to the drugstore and pick up a $3 BIC razor — which, I've since learned, does totally work, too — I instead looked for a razor made specifically for the face.
These Sephora Collection Level Setter Razors ($9) are just like the ones your brow stylist probably uses to remove any excess hair above the arch and it works exactly as you think it would. I love it; it clears off all the fuzz from my cheeks, chin, and forehead, while simultaneously offering a gentle physical exfoliation to the skin. The first time you shave your face, the texture will be really weird and kind of sticky? It's hard to explain, but be patient — after a few more rounds of shaving over the course of a few weeks your skin will be used to the process and makeup will apply seamlessly." — SS
Parissa Wax Strips for Face & Bikini
"I love the simplicity of the Parissa Wax Strips for Face & Bikini ($8). You simply rub a strip between your hands to warm it up, pull the two sides apart, and then wax wherever you want to wax. I even cut them up to fit specific areas. And because they're so easy to use, you can sneak into the bathroom for a quick touchup when you realise you missed a spot — no shower, weird smells, or microwave required." — Dawn Davis, senior editorial beauty director
eos Shea Better Shave Cream
"Remember in high school when you'd shave your legs and incessantly brag to your friends about how smooth they felt after? That's how I feel every time I use eos Shea Better Shave Cream ($4). Instead of foaming up like a regular shave gel, it applies much more like a lotion and instantly makes my legs feel crazy soft and moisturised after every shave." — DJ
Skin Regimen Shaving Gel
"More often than not, I just use conditioner to shave. However, when I do have the Skin Regimen Shaving Gel ($35) in my shower, I notice a difference in the results. This shaving gel-to-foam not only does what all shaving gels should — make the razor glide better and soften the skin — but it has an energizing scent that helps wake me up in the shower. It makes my whole shaving experience feel a lot more luxurious than it is." — JH
Schick Intuition Sensitive Care Moisturising Razor
"I have been stuck on the Schick Intuition Sensitive Care Moisturising Razor ($9) for over a decade. It's simply the best razor out there! I love that it has the cream surrounding the blades and I don't need to mess with any other soap or shaving creams. The angle is the best and the handle is easy to grip and glide. Also, it lasts for multiple shaves." — Lisa Sugar, editor-in-chief
