High-calibre hair removers

Braun Silk Epil Xpressive, £69.99, at Argos
Hurrah! Now there's only minimal discomfort with the new Rolls Royce of epilators thanks to the Soft Lift Tips massaging your skin as the 40 pincers remove unwanted fuzz. Grabbing the shortest of hairs, results last as long as you like and it comes with four attachment heads for different areas.

Wilkinson Sword Intuition Plus Natural Care, £4.99
Milk and honey have been added to the attached block of soap that surrounds the triple blades. Great for cleaning and softening the coarsest of hairs as the blades slip over your skin in the shower or bath. Pop it onto its wall hanger ready for next time.

The Body Shop Sugaring, £6 for 200ml
Keep up the temperature for a workable consistency for spreading thinly. Hairs are beautifully whisked off and as the 'wax' is water soluble any stickiness can be rinsed away. Particularly good for bikini line. Spatula and cloths not included.
ALLERGY ALERT: Remember to do a patch test first.

Veet Ready to Use Hair Removal Wax Strips (for sensitive skin), plus finishing wipes, £5.99 for 20 strips
The best of the new, moisturising waxing strips so far. Warm them up in your hands before peeling them apart. Once you've got control of the strips, hairs come away reasonably well. The finishing strips leave delicate or dry skin silky soft.
ALLERGY ALERT: Remember to do a patch test first.

YSX Rapid Action Solutions Forever Hair Free, £19.99 for 200ml plus Inhibitor Spray, 100ml
A light, green cream with a fresh smell for a change, that works in under five minutes without leaving skin dotty. Regrowth is softer than after most other cream removers. Use the inhibitor, even if it's only for its super softening effect.
ALLERGY ALERT: Remember to do a patch test first.

Pretty Polly Love Legs Nourishing Leg Shaving Butter, £9 for 150ml
For those on the go, all you need is your razor and a sink. Apply this aloe vera rich cream to dry legs and shave - you only need to rinse or blades. Rub in any remaining cream and your hair-free, soft, smooth legs are ready to go.
ALLERGY ALERT: Remember to do a patch test first.