The process or practice of removing hair from the body, usually using mechanical devices or chemical products.
From Latin 'epilatio,' derived from 'e-' (out) + 'pilus' (hair) + '-tion' (the act of). The term entered English in the early 20th century with hair removal technology.
Epilation technology is surprisingly sophisticated—modern epilators use electronic pulses and special mechanical grips to remove thousands of hairs simultaneously, yet people have been trying to remove unwanted hair since ancient civilizations using everything from sugar paste to pumice stones.
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