While getting rid of unwanted hair on the body is nothing new, traditional hair removal remedies tend to have adverse side effects. As a result, natural hair removal has become increasingly more popular.

Homemade Hair Removal Methods

It may seem made up, but take our word for it – there are many ways to get rid of hair naturally. Here is a list of 13 natural and homemade hair removal remedies proven to help rid you of pesky body hairs.

1. Sugar Wax

Becoming more popular worldwide, even in salons, sugar wax is a simple, homemade hair removal method that can be put together quickly and easily from ingredients you likely already have in your pantry.

How to Make Sugar Wax

Before you get started, make sure you have these simple ingredients to make your sugar wax from home:

• 1 cup of white sugar
• 1/8 cup of lemon juice (or apple cider vinegar)
• 1/8 cup of warm water

How to Use Sugar Wax for Hair Removal

Follow these eight steps to make the wax, and use it as your homemade hair removal:

1. Add all ingredients to a saucepan and stir to combine. Heat slowly once combined until the mixture comes to a boil.
2. Once at a boil, simmer the ingredients at low heat and often stir to avoid burning. The mixture should turn a golden brown.
3. When golden brown, remove the mixture from the pan and pour into a temperature safe jar/container to cool for approximately 30 minutes.
4. Once the mixture is cool and has turned to a wax consistency, spoon some out and roll it into a ball in your hands.
5. Make sure you prep the skin you will be waxing by cleaning and drying it properly first. Take the wax ball and spread it over this area.
6. Let the wax sit for one minute, then peel back one corner, so you have enough to grip.
7. Hold down your skin with your other hand and rip the wax off in a motion opposite to your natural hair growth.
8. Following your wax, make sure to clean the area properly and remove any remaining sugar wax residue.