I am very fair and have had my legs waxed but prefer sugaring which is less excruciating. Had the pits done once, but never again, although I loved being hairless for many weeks afterwards. Thought the nurofen advice sounded really good and makes sense. Are you also very sensitive just before a period? I recall a beautician advising me to have hair removal in the early days after a period rather than just before.
On the delicate subject of body hair, and being a woman of a certain age, I would love to know how everyone my age copes with facial hair? I hate growing a beard - it really bothers me. I am too fair for laser treatment. Have tried waxing but you need a bit of a regrowth before the next session and I hate that time and currently have some pads which are supposed to remove hair - though they seem to sandpaper it off. Isn't there a pill to get rid of facial hair?