Sexy Summer Legs: Best Hair Removal Gadgets

"This three-blade razor gave me a superclose shave. The built-in shave gel was convenient. One tip: Your legs need to be really wet in order to work up a good lather — mine weren't, and I nicked myself."

— Camille Chatterjee, health editor

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"The hair-buffing pad with superfine crystals reminded me of fine-grit sandpaper, but it did get rid of my stubble — pretty painlessly, too. I might stash it in my desk drawer for a quick 5 o'clock-leg-shadow buffing on the go."

— Briana Mowrey, Web editor

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"This at-home wax kit worked like a charm. It wasn't quite as 'ouchless' as it claims, but then again, you are ripping out hair. I'm completely stubble-free, and I won't have to worry about regrowth for two weeks!"

— Nicole Yorio, assistant editor

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"This hair-minimizing lotion with gradual self-tanner delivers — my leg hair is a bit thinner, and my skin looks sun-kissed. Why not use a daily moisturizer that lets me shave less often and gives my legs a little color?"

— Cristina Desposito, associate fashion editor

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"Where I managed to apply the depilatory in an even layer, it removed hair nicely. But in some spots, it just softened my hair. I liked that there was absolutely no razor burn, but then I had to use the razor anyway."

— Wendy Manwarren, home & lifestyle editor

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"I was terrified to try at-home laser hair removal, but the process proved easy and pain-free. I saw a flash of light and felt a slight warming sensation, but it's nothing like the rubber-band-snapping sensation of in-office laser treatments. After six weeks, my hair is growing in much finer."

— Krista Bennett DeMaio, beauty editor

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