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Two things you should know about me: I hate pain, and I hate the time it takes to remove body hair (yes, I’m going there).

I refuse to partake in the daily ritual of shaving my legs, but with an upcoming trip to Bogota for the holidays—and not enough time to schedule a waxing appointment—I realized it was time to try it out at home.

Maybe it was just the switch from waxing to sugaring, or maybe it was just the kit (from Shobha, which is basically hair removal Mecca in NYC), but I was shocked—in a good way. Not only was it fast to do, but also remarkably easy to figure out and virtually painless. It left me wondering why, exactly, I’ve been tormented (and brought to tears of pain) for years by the waxers of New York if a zen-like experience could be had in the comfort of my own home.

For those who are ready to venture into the world of at-home hair removal, I highly recommend Shobha’s Sugaring Kit. It includes their sugaring gel that you can zap in the microwave, as well as washable denim strips, two spatulas, and talc-free powder, and leaves virtually no mess. And for those who aren’t, I want to know: What’s your advice for painless hair removal that is inexpensive and will last for more than a few days? xxRebecca

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