MANILA, Philippines – With summer just around the corner, people are starting to prepare their skin for the beach.

Those who want a quick fix usually go to a salon to have their armpits Replica watches, legs or bikini line waxed, while others go to a beauty clinic for a "permanent hair reduction."

More often than not, these methods are effective in getting rid of unwanted hair. Unfortunately for some, such procedures can prove to be expensive, especially when done regularly.

If you have no budget for these pricey services, here are some tips from ABS-CBN Umagang Kay Ganda host Phoemela Baranda on how you can remove unwanted hair at home:

Shaving

Shaving is the removal of hair using a blade, such as a razor.

It's the fastest and easiest way to remove unwanted hair, particularly in the armpits (for women) and under the cheeks (for men). This should be done once or twice a week since shaving causes hair to grow more quickly.

Use a double- or triple-blade razor for a closer shave. Lubricating and moisturizing the part of the skin to be shaved can also help prevent cuts, soreness and ingrown hairs.

Tweezing

A different razor is used to shave eyebrows. This is smaller and thinner to avoid getting scraped or cut.

Tweezing, or the use of tweezers to remove entire hair follicles from the roots one by one, is a better option. Not only is this safer — it will leave your eyebrows shaped for weeks.

It may take a lot of time Fake Watches, however, for you to tweeze a larger area of your skin.

To avoid redness and scarring, place a warm wet towel on the area to be plucked for 5 to 10 minutes.

Threading

Threading involves the use of a thin, twisted cotton thread which is rolled over eyebrows, mustaches and other unwanted facial hair.

This method, which may require a lot of skill, can remove an entire row of hair at once.

Threading can leave you hairless for weeks, but it may be a painful procedure for some.

Mask

This mask, which requires ingredients that are readily available at home, can be used to get rid of unwanted hair on the face, arms or legs.

Mix lemon juice, sugar, corn flour, water and egg in a bowl until it forms into a paste. Apply the mixture on the skin and leave for 10 to 15 minutes.

Pull the mask against the direction of hair growth.

Wax

Making your own wax at home can save you a lot of money.

It only requires 3 ingredients — honey, sugar and lemon, which kills the roots of the hair.

Mix all the ingredients and heat it until bubbles appear and it forms into a wax. Let it cool for a few minutes and apply the wax on your legs.

Using a strip of cloth, pull the wax against the direction of hair growth.