Waxing is the method of removing hair from the root by applying a layer of a sticky substance, such as wax, to cling to body hair, removing this layer, and then yanking the hair from the follicle.

Although some people will start to observe regrowth in only a week due to some of their hair being on a different human hair development cycle, new hair will not begin to grow back in the previously waxed area for four to six weeks.

Almost any part of the body, including the brows, face, pubic hair (also known as intimate waxing or bikini waxing), legs, arms, back, abdomen, chest, knuckles, and feet, can be waxed. There are numerous forms of waxing that are effective for eliminating unwanted hair.