Shaving and using chemical depilatories are examples of depilation.
Depilatories are chemicals that dissolve the hair so that it can be wiped or washed away.
Examples include Nair and Neet. The advantage of epilation over depilation is that it will take longer for the hair to grow back if the hair is removed by epilation. Also if epilation is performed repeatedly on the same area over a prolonged period of time, the quantity of hair will be permanently reduced. Examples of epilation include waxing, tweezing, Epilady Hair Removal System and electrolysis. Waxing is the most effective method of removing unwanted hair in both large and small areas.