It all depends on the aesthetic that the designers and choreographers are aiming for. Otherwise, only conventional shaving methods for men and women are required. Individuals normally choose whether or not to remove body hair based on their own preferences, as body hair has nothing to do with ballet. However, some companies have specific policies about hair length and style. For example, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater requires its dancers to wear hair that is below the collarbone and away from the face. As for male dancers, if they are going for a particular look that requires longer hair, then they usually grow it out. If not, then they can get a haircut and/or use products such as O'Keeffe's Irish Cream to help control hair loss. Female dancers may choose to remove their body hair, although this is generally not necessary unless a specific role requires it. Some companies have a policy about hair length, such as those that require their dancers to have shaved armpits. Others may have a general policy about hair, but not go into detail about what that means. For example, one company I interviewed about their hair policy said that they didn't care how long or short you kept it, but if you wanted to wear your hair in a certain style then you needed to get a permit first. They didn't say anything else about hair other than needing to be clean and not falling over the dancer's shoulders.