I know some pretty impressive women: women who are raising four children, women who run marathons, three women who have won MBEs. I even know one woman who has revolutionised the fashion industry. And yet even these super high-achievers have been baffled by something that all of us have struggled with at one time or another - how the hell to get rid of unwanted hair?

A woman can be the most poised and accomplished being on God's Earth, and yet there are times when she is just like all the rest of her sisters - battling the superior and inevitable forces of nature on a daily basis.

Luckily, Nair have come up with some excellent artillery. Their products may not beat your unwanted follicles entirely into surrender, but they will frighten the life out of them, so temporary submission is possible.

Upper lip cream

This dinky little tube is completely unintimidating and allows for super-easy application, making it great for first-timers and, well, anyone who finds this process (understandably) a little awkward.

The cream feels comfortable on the skin and the tube of moisturiser for application afterwards means the whole process feels more beauty treatment, less beauty trauma.

Soothing wax kit

Okay, no-one is ever going to look forward to waxing, but this kit is all about minimising the 'Ouch!' factor. It includes pre and post-wipes to keep your skin from rebelling, and you can use each strip twice for less mess - more than worth the effort for the ensuring four fuzz-free weeks.

Microwavable wax

I promise this one won't put you off your TV dinner. It smells pretty delicious, actually, once it's warm. Popping it in the microwave is the most difficult part; then it's just a case of smoothing it on and peeling it off, no cloth strips required.

Ultra hair removal cream

I cannot over-emphasise how much less fiddly than shaving this is. Perfect for dry and sensitive skin, it's far kinder too - who's heard of a razor with Camelia Oil and Ylang Ylang? Six minutes and you're mini-skirt ready.

Tough hair removal cream

So you've got coarse, dark hair? So what? You shouldn't have to work harder to removing it; your product should work harder for you. And that's exactly what this cream does.

As fuss-free as Nair's Ultra Hair Removal Cream, it just packs a more powerful punch. Impressive stuff.