Though growing hair is an inevitable part of being human, many believe that it is unsightly and should be removed. Hair removal is almost always done for cosmetic reasons.

Depilation is the removal of hair from the surface of the skin. This can be achieved through methods like shaving. Epilation is the removal of the entire hair strand, including the part of the hair that has not yet left the follicle. A popular way to epilate hair is through waxing it.