Ask The Expert: Using hair removal creams? Here’s how to do it right


Chemical hair removal products dissolve the hair at the surface, without leaving any stubble. Photo: Freepik

Ask The Expert is a monthly column on fashion and beauty. Here, founder of local brand Oddly, Naza Yusof, answers questions about removing body hair with creams.

I’ve always wondered, what’s the real difference between chemical hair removal and shaving or waxing? How do I know which is best for me? – Jade, Puchong

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