Statistics reveal that at least 5-10% of women of all ages suffer from excessive hair in unusual spots. Getting this hair removed can be not only painful but also an expensive process. However, it is not always necessary to use unpleasant methods to remove hair. Read on to know easy DIY hair removal tips to get rid of unwanted hair growth.

1. Sugar and Lemon Juice
All you need is 2 tbsp of sugar and fresh lemon juice along with 8 teaspoons of water to create a gritty paste. Mix all the ingredients and heat the mixture. Allow it to cool, and then apply it in the direction of your hair growth. Keep it on for about 20 minutes before rubbing it in a circular motion. You can then wash your face with cold water. Do this at least thrice a week to see results.

2. Lemon and honey
Mix 2 tablespoons of sugar and lemon juice along with 1 tablespoon of honey to create a mixture. Heat this concoction until it achieves thick waxy consistency. You can also add a bit of water to thin the paste. Before applying the mixture, use 1 tsp of corn-starch on the area where you want to remove unwanted hair. Then coat the area with sugar, honey, and lemon juice paste. Take a waxing strip or a piece of cloth to pull out hair in the opposite direction. You should do this at least twice or thrice a week.

3. Banana and oatmeal
Take 2 tablespoons of oatmeal and mashed ripe banana. Blend these two ingredients to get a paste-like consistency. Apply the paste to the desired area and massage it using a circular motion. Rub in the direction opposite from your hair growth. Wash it with cold water. You can do this once a week to not only get rid of unwanted hair but also get glowing skin.

4. Honey, lemon juice, and oatmeal
Take ½ tsp of gritty oatmeal and fresh lemon juice along with a tbsp of honey. Mix all the ingredients to get a paste. Apply this mixture to your face and leave it on for at least 20 minutes. Now, use a gentle circular motion for about 5 minutes to rub against the hair growth direction. Wash it off with cool water. Apply this mixture twice a week for best results.

5. Rosewater or milk and turmeric
This is one of the most effective DIY hair removal tips. All you need to do is mix 1 or 2 tsp of turmeric in milk or organic rosewater to form a smooth paste. Apply this paste in areas where you want to remove hair. Keep it on for 15-20 minutes and wash it off with warm water. You can also add a bit of gram flour or rice flour to remove thick hair.