High-calibre hair removers

Boots Expert Moisturising Hair Removal Cream, £4.29 for 150ml

Spread this white, only slightly chemical-smelling but non-drip cream on with the spatula provided and wait five minutes. You'll have hair-free legs as soon as you've wiped away with warm water and a sponge.

Available from www.boots.com

ALLERGY ALERT: Remember to do a patch test first

Elegant Touch Wax Away Fruity Peelable Warm Wax, £7.99 for 200ml at Superdrug

Feel this microwaveable pink, berry-scented wax grabbing onto your hairs as it cools. No strips needed; after a few seconds, you simply rip the wax section away, along with all those hairs. Brilliant for underarms and bikini line.

ALLERGY ALERT: Remember to do a patch test first

Silkimiz Mitt, £1.50 for pack of 3

A very fine grade, abrasive mitt that wears away hairs quickly for a super-smooth finish. Use only light, circular movements to avoid potential soreness afterwards. Ideal for legs of the young and budget conscious.

Available from www.amazon.co.uk

ALLERGY ALERT: Remember to do a patch test first

Johnson's Shower & Shave Cream, Nourishing, £2.29 for 250ml

There are certain advantages to using just one product to wash and shave with in the shower. Johnson's Shower & Shave Cream not only makes it easy to glide your razor over your skin, but the resultant skin softness is great for anyone with no time to use body lotion afterwards.

Available from www.boots.com

Braun Silk Epil Xpressive, £2.69.99, at Argos

( Visit Argos.co.uk or ring 0800 783 7010 for your nearest stockist).

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.

Available from amazon.co.uk

The Body Shop Sugaring, £6 for 200ml

Keep up the temperature for a workable consistency that spreads 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.

Available from thebodyshop.co.uk

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.

Available from amazon.co.uk

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 that works in under five minutes without leaving skin dotty. Re-growth is softer than after most other cream removers. Use the inhibitor, even if it's only for the super softening effect.

Available from www.healthmonthly.co.uk

ALLERGY ALERT: Remember to do a patch test first