The best hair removal products to buy now

Using wax strips to get rid of unwanted facial hair is a tale as old as time, and this method is tried and true. We especially like the easy-to-use Nad's Facial Wax Strips. Formulated with beeswax to adhere to every nook and cranny of your face whilst the shea butter soothes. It also comes with calming oil wipes to treat your face afterwards.

Review: "These strips removed really fine facial hairs around my eyebrows compared to others which can never remove them! Great for my sensitive skin with the powder it comes with and plenty of wipes for after us"!"

The top-rated home waxing kit on Amazon, the Tress Wellness Waxing Kit, is a no-brainer purchase if you're interested in waxing at home. This kit comes with a wax warmer, five different scented wax beads, pre and after-wax spray, face and body spatulas, paper rings and a detailed user manual. Ideal for beginners and experts, the wax beads included are made from natural and cruelty-free ingredients.

Review: "I bought this out of convenience since I was tired of paying to wax my legs and hated shaving so much. This kit saved my life. It took me some time to get used to how to use it, but I guess that's understandable since I have never done this before. The instructions are very clear, and I love the two mini sprays they come with. I personally used baby powder before applying the wax just to minimise the pain. I also bought one for my sister since I loved it so much and thought it was a great gift since it has everything you need."

Read our full article on the best hair removal wax here.

WooWoo's WooWoo Tame It! Vegan In Shower Hair Removal Cream is different from other brands in the fact that you can apply it whilst you're in the shower - meaning you save time and have an easier cleanup process. With its formula being cruelty-free and vegan, enhanced with soothing aloe vera and jojoba oil, your skin won't feel the burn. This cream can be applied on your legs, bikini line and bum and removes hair in three to six minutes.

Review: "Great product. I have to leave it on a little longer than recommended for first use, but once you figure out the timing for you, it works well. Don't usually get ingrown hairs/ razor bumps on regrowth."

Made up of nourishing ingredients such as rosehip oil and shea butter, Superdrug's Sensitive Facial Hair Removal Cream removes hair quickly and easily in two minutes. Hair will be removed for up to seven days, although this does depend on your genes and hair growth patterns. The bottle comes with a precise tip for super careful application. There are a mixture of good and bad reviews, but good reviews say it works wonders if you follow the directions carefully and if you don't have super thick dark hair on your face.

Review: "I bought this a month ago and was apprehensive given the bad reviews, but I found it to be fine. I have very sensitive skin, but this does not seem to irritate it, unlike the bigger brands, which have left me with red, irritated skin. Hair is removed within 2 minutes. Love that it is cruelty-free and vegan - will buy it again when I have run out."

Read our full article on the best hair removal cream here.

Braun proves, yet again, that it makes the best epilators in the UK, with the budget Braun Silk Silk-épil 5-820. Unlike the FaceSpa above, this epilator is 100 per cent waterproof and is chargeable instead of battery-operated. The Micro-grip technology provides 28 tweezers that remove hairs as short as 0.5mm, whilst the shaver and trimmer head gives you added options for sensitive areas.

Review: "My first time buying and using an epilator, it's a game changer! A bit of an ouch to start with, you are plucking hairs out after all, but so quick and easy to use. Just plug it into your bathroom shaver socket, and mine was ready to use in less than 15 minutes. This will save a fortune, no more of the salon "wax!"

Our number one recommended IPL laser for hair removal - because no one does it better than the Philips Lumea Prestige IPL. This device offers up to six months of hair-free silky skin with no pain. There are three attachments for different parts of the body, including the face, and has a SmartSkin Sensoyou'reou're always comfortable. Philips promises up to 92 per cent of hair reduction after just three treatments, and easy to use for beginners.

Review: "I'm mixed, white, half Middle Eastern, and have the hair to come with it... I noticed results after only one session (takes ages btw - give yourself a few hours), I was honestly shocked! Going from super hairy to about 2/3 the amount of hair was a win for me! It also grew back so slowly, especially in the bikini area. After a few sessions, I had barely any hair growing back on my legs (one strip up the middle!). I really was impressed and experienced zero ingrown hairs during the treatment period (unusual for me). Unfortunately, the effort/time it took as a hairy girl had me slacking, and I only did about 3 sessions before giving up so now all my hair has returned with a vengeance (it's not permanent, but it certainly slows regrowth). I'll start again from scratch, but I really was so happy with the results, and it was an excellent buy!"

Dermatologically accredited and clinically tested, the IPL Silk Expert Pro 5 from Braun reads your skin tone and adapts each flash accordingly to provide the safest, most effective hair removal. It promises hair-free results within four weeks and works on both natural blonde hair as well as dark brown and black hair. This bundle from Amazon also comes with a Venus razor and travel pouch.

Review: "I've been using this for around 2 months now on my legs and underarms, and the difference is amazing - I run a razor over them occasionally in the shower (takes about 30 seconds), but there's almost no need, the hair has pretty much disappeared. I can't believe how 'easy' it has been... It takes me around 20 minutes to do the entirety of both legs and underarms, and that's at a fairly leisurely pace whilst reading a book. It is no more hassle than shaving (although less easy to see where you've been!), and although it sometimes gets a bit hot, it doesn't hurt at all (if it gets hot, I just leave it for a couple of minutes to cool down)."

Every woman at some point in their life has relied on a Gillette Venus razor to sort out their hair problems, and this old faithful is now half-price at Boots. With three blades for a close shave, the gel bars present on the Venus Comfortglide Spa Breeze Razor release body butter for glide and comfort. It also releases a beautiful white tea with it. Plus, now you own a Venus handle (made from 30 per cent post-consumer recycled plastic), you can get any Venus blade as a refill.

Review: "It's worth the price. Just make sure your skin is wet and use this razor, and your skin will feel soooooo smooth! Gets rid of the tiniest hairs and makes you feel 10000/10. When these are on sale, I go crazy and stock up! They just make your skin really smooth, been using it for a few years now and have not found anything as good. Even got my best friend one!"

These ILLUVA Eyebrow Razors, designed especially for use on the face, have gone viral on many social media platforms, and for good reason. You can use this set of six for a gentle yet effective way to remove hair from the face by simply gliding it along the skin. These blades also remove tiny hairs on the face, such as peach fuzz, meaning a smooth application of makeup. The stainless steel material protects delicate skin whilst maintaining long-lasting sharpness."

Review: "I use these every now on then on the peach fuzz on my face, and I have fair hair. They worked well - they left my face smooth and hair free. The hair hasn't grown back darker or thicker and doesn't stick up when growing back, so isn't noticeable. It is extremely easy to use, I do it on clean, dry skin only, and not all the time. It has worked well every time."