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    Body hair: everybody has it, but some of us like to get rid of it (and both choices are OK). If you’re of the party who’d rather be hairless, you’ve probably asked yourself the following questions a million times: How should I remove it? Shave? Wax? Splurge on laser hair removal? Try sugaring?

    The hair-removal options are plentiful, and that goes for removing hair anywhere on your body, stomach included.

    Although many people don’t like to talk about it, hair on your stomach (or chest, or toes, or face) is common. If you do have some hair on your stomach, like around your belly button, chances are one or both of your parents do as well. The two things that control most of our hair growth are our genes (family traits) and our hormones.

    The best way to remove stomach hair comes down to your personal preference. To find the right hair-removal method for you, keep reading.

    1. Shaving

    Shaving is a quick and easy way to get rid of stomach hair with immediate results — all you need are a razor and some shaving cream.

    But to make the process go smoothly, both literally and figuratively, don’t rush. “Although tempting, resist the urge to shave immediately after entering the shower,” Jessica Carless, PhD, senior scientist of research and development at Joy+Glee.

    “Allow the hairs on the stomach area to get wet for a minute or so, as this allows for your skin and hair to soften for a clean and closer shave.”

    You know what’s also tempting when you’re in a rush? Getting right to it without the right prep. For a close, clean shave, gently exfoliate with a body scrub beforehand.

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    To avoid razor bumps and irritation, it’s important to prep the skin with a shaving cream or gel. And make sure you have a good razor.

    After your shower or bath, be sure to moisturize your stomach with a soothing body moisturizer.

    To prevent ingrown hairs, continue to moisturize the skin in the days following and exfoliate gently.

    Unfortunately, the results from shaving don’t last very long, but given that you can do it whenever you’re in the shower, it’s something you can do without hassle again and again.

    2. Waxing

    Waxing is a common way to remove unwanted hair on the body. It’s something you can do at home with premade strips or a kit, or you can see a professional.

    .Waxing removes the hair at the root, so you can be hair-free for up to 28 days. It depends on how fast your hair naturally grows, but you can expect to be smooth for at least a couple of weeks.

    To start, make sure your skin is clean and dry — waxing postshower is best — and always read the instructions.

    For best results, make sure the hair is between 2mm and 5mm long, so about the size of a grain of rice. If your hair is longer than that, you’ll want to trim it down first so the wax can really do its thing.

    You should apply the wax in the same direction of the hair growth and remove it in the opposite direction. Hold the skin taut with your other hand and — take a deep breath — swiftly pull the strip off the skin.

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    When skin is held firm, there’s less tugging and thankfully less pain and redness.

    3. Hair removal

    Another more long-term solution to stomach hair is laser hair removal. This is something that is primarily done at a salon, but there are also devices that allow you to try it at home.

    According to Dr. Baum, at-home devices may require more treatments, but they’re more cost-effective than professional services.

    If you decide to try laser hair removal, in office or at home, just be sure you stick with it. “A common mistake I see often when patients start their laser-hair-removal sessions is that they do waxing instead of shaving,” Dr. Baum said. “We want the patients to shave in between treatments since that doesn’t remove the hair follicle (waxing does temporarily) and that way the laser will recognize the pigmented follicle.”

    Also, be sure to avoid sun exposure on the area in between treatments. “This is unsafe because you can burn, as well as delay the treatment goals since the treatment energy will have to be lowered.”

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