Personal Care - Hair Removal

Here you will learn some English words related to hair removal such as "wax", "razor", and "aftershave".

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Personal Care
grooming [noun]

the activity of keeping tidy and neat by brushing hair, keeping clothes clean, etc.

trimming [noun]

the act of cutting small amounts of hair to maintain or shape its length, usually to remove split ends

to wax [verb]

to use a thin and warm layer of a substance that is usually made of beeswax to remove unwanted hair from the skin

Ex: He prefers to wax his chest rather than shave it because waxing results in smoother skin .
waxing [noun]

a hair removal technique that involves applying and removing wax to eliminate unwanted hair from the root

a cosmetic procedure that uses lasers to inhibit hair growth by targeting and damaging hair follicles, providing a longer-lasting solution for unwanted body or facial hair

a method of permanent hair removal that uses electric currents to destroy hair follicles

Ex: Many individuals opt for electrolysis as a reliable solution for permanent hair removal .

a cosmetic treatment that uses broad-spectrum light to target and treat skin conditions without harming surrounding tissue

the removal of hair from the root, resulting in longer-lasting hair-free skin

a substance applied to the skin in order to remove unwanted hair

shaving [noun]

the act of removing hair from the body or face using a razor or similar tool, typically by cutting the hair at the skin's surface

to shave [verb]

to remove hair from the body using a razor or similar tool

Ex: The barber shaved the customer 's face with precision .

a fragrant liquid or lotion that is applied to the skin after being shaved, particularly used by men

Ex: He forgot to pack his aftershave for the trip .

the pubic region where hair removal or grooming is done to shape or remove visible hair while wearing a bikini or swimwear

depilatory [adjective]

used for the removal of undesired body hair

to pluck [verb]

to remove stray hairs from the eyebrows for grooming or shaping purposes

Ex: As part of her beauty routine , she regularly plucked her eyebrows to keep them well-groomed .
razor [noun]

a sharp-edged tool used for shaving hair off the body or face

Ex: They stocked up on razors and shaving cream at the store .
shaver [noun]

an electric tool used for shaving

Ex: He invested in a high-quality shaver for a smoother finish .
to razor [verb]

to shave or remove hair from the body using a razor or sharp-edged tool

a type of razor with a protective guard between the blade and the skin to reduce the risk of cuts

a personal care tool with bristles used to apply shaving cream or soap to the face

special product applied to one's face or other body parts before shaving

Ex: The shaving cream helps prevent cuts and irritation .
wax [noun]

a solid, fatty substance that is typically melted to make candles, used for coating surfaces or as a component of certain cosmetic or medical products

Ex: He used wax to seal the envelope .

a device used in beauty and spa settings to heat wax for various waxing treatments by keeping the wax in a liquid state for easy application

a depilatory product that dissolves or weakens hair for easy removal, typically coming in a foam form for convenient application

a depilatory cream that removes hair by dissolving or weakening it, providing a temporary hair removal solution

a depilatory product that dissolves or weakens hair for temporary removal from the skin's surface

a product used for temporary hair removal that typically comes in cream form

epilator [noun]

a device used for removing hair from the root by mechanically grasping and pulling it out

nose wax [noun]

a specialized waxing treatment for removing unwanted hair from inside the nostrils, providing a temporary solution for nasal hair removal

Ex: A nose wax can help remove unwanted hair and leave the nostrils feeling clean .

a pre-made strip with wax applied, offering a convenient option for at-home hair removal

a foamy substance applied to the skin during shaving to provide lubrication and protection for a smoother shave

Ex: She preferred using shaving foam with a calming scent for a relaxing experience .