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"Choose the option that best fits your lifestyle and needs, says Cindy Barshop, owner of Completely Bare Spa in New York City and Florida. \"Technology has taken beauty treatments to another level,\" she notes. Aside from the most common practices like shaving, waxing, and depilatories, laser hair removal has also become a treatment of choice for banishing unwanted hair.\n\nLasers inhibit hair growth by transmitting light into the hair follicle. Although results vary based on hair and skin type, in many cases, little or no hair remains after the prescribed set of sessions. \"Some people do it for specific problems such as ingrown hair,\" says Barshop. \"Or, if they develop stubble the day after waxing or shaving. It can be very frustrating.\" Before opening your wallet wide for the treatment (which can cost up to $400 per session), make sure you've chosen a high-quality center (a safe bet is to ask your dermatologist for a reference) and follow the guidelines provided by the doctor or esthetician.\n\nIf your hair down there is less of a hassle, waxing, depilatories, and shaving are great choices. Before shaving, make sure skin is clean and eoliated. For waxing, \"Always use low-temperature wax,\" says Barshop, who suggests applying a little baby powder to the area first to absorb moisture. For both wax and depilatory treatments, test the product out on your forearm first\u2014to check temperature (to avoid burns) for wax, and to check any adverse chemical interactions for depilatories. And don't discount the wonders that a good razor and shaving cream can do. \"You can get the best shave with a razor with multiple blades and a swivel head, and by shaving in the opposite direction of hair growth\" advises Barshop.\n\nRegardless of the chosen method, your bikini area is probably sensitive. Calm your skin post-treatment with an anti-inflammatory lotion that contains chamomile, aloe, honey, or salicylic acid (which helps prevent the build up of bacteria). Surf's up!\n\nKeep skin hydrated with SkinMilk Shaving Milk's base of Vitamins A, D, and E. $5, drugstore.com.\n\nNair Pretty Soft Kiwi Hair Remover Spray leaves skin smelling fresh and fruity. $6, Target.\n\nCompletely Bare's Wax Works Kit includes an instructional DVD and the spa's signature wax. $135, completelybare.com.\n\nJurlique Honey Cream soothes sensitive skin with honey, chamomile, and calendula. $30, amazon.com.\n\nThe green and white-tea extracts in Dr. Brandt Laser in a Bottle Laser Relief may help reduce redness. $85, Sephora."^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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