The SmoothSkin Muse Intelligent IPL Hair Removal System (£470) is eye-wateringly expensive, but hear me out. If you wax, regularly purchase expensive razor blades, or are considering laser hair removal, you might want to think about investing in an at-home IPL system first. It works by flashing intense pulsed light (IPL) directly into the hair follicle with the aim to damage the follicle and prevent regrowth. This particular light adapts automatically to skin tone (whereas, others require manual skin-tone input, with room for user error). However, as with traditional IPL machines, this is not suitable for people with dark and deep-dark complexions, as the machine can cause trauma to the skin and often result in post-inflammatory pigmentation.
After 12 weeks of once weekly use, you'll be totally hair-free and only need to top up every eight weeks or so. One of the best parts is that it doesn't hurt at all — the same can't be said for other hair removal options.