The world of fashion in women's apparel has created a large demand for salon hair removal services. Good grooming requires that one keep the legs, arms, underarms, and bikini line free from unsightly hair year round. As a result, salons throughout the world are attempting to meet the hair removal needs of millions of women.

There are two categories into which all methods of hair removal fall: Depilation and Epilation. The difference between them is a fundamental one. Depilation is the removal of hair t the skin's surface. Epilation is the removal of hair below the skin.