Ancient Egyptians got rid of their hair with crude razors, pumice stones, and tweezers.

And then there are hair removal creams, which are easy enough to use at home.

But like all good things, hair removal creams have a downside, namely a distinctly chemical odor.

Woman with hairless legs

The creams also contain strong chemicals, so some people may not want to use them on their skin.

Hair remover cream and spatula