depilation

Stripping body hair

Depilation is the removal of hair from the body.

The term covers any method—shaving, waxing, chemical creams, laser treatment.

She scheduled a depilation appointment before her beach vacation.

The related verb is depilate; products that remove hair are called depilatories.

methods

waxing

Coating for shine

plucking · laser · electrolysis · tweezing · dermaplaning · IPL · razor · strips · cream · bleaching

bodycare

smoothness

Freedom from irregularity

exfoliation · ingrown · moisturizer · aftercare · skin · follicle · pores · irritation · redness · bumps

cultural

hamam

Traditional steam bath

ceremonial · tradition · ritual · beauty · standards · norms · aesthetic · custom · preparation · wedding

professional

salon

Grooming establishment or gathering

appointment · treatment · session · consultation · practitioner · clinic · cosmetologist · beautician · service · licensed

Categories
Opposites
hair removal vs. hair growth/retention

depilationhair growth

Follicular production of strands

hirsutism · hairiness · hair restoration · hair regrowth · growing out

hairlessness vs. hairiness as states

depilationhairiness

Condition of much fur

hirsuteness · furriness · shagginess · body hair · unshorn

grooming intervention direction

depilationhair transplant

Relocating follicles surgically

hair plugs · hair weaving · hair extensions

Family

depilating

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