Hair removal as a form of payment for challenges or dares lost involving the removal of all body hair. Inmates have their head shaved upon entry at certain prisons. Depilation is the removal of the part of the hair above the surface of the skin. The most common form of depilation is shaving or trimming. Another option is the use of chemical depilatories, which work by breaking the disulfide bonds that link the protein chains that give hair its strength. Epilation is the removal of the entire hair, including the part below the skin. Methods include waxing, sugaring, epilation devices, lasers, threading,
Hair removal prior to embarking on a pilgrimage. People may also remove some or all of their pubic hair for aesthetic or sexual reasons. This custom can be motivated by reasons of potentially increased cleanliness and hygiene, heightened enjoyment during sexual activity, the desire to take on a more youthful appearance, and/or to boost self-confidence. Moreover, unwanted hair is often removed in preparatory situations by both sexes, in order to avoid socially awkward situations. For example, unwanted hair is removed in preparation for a sexual encounter or before visiting the beach. Though traditionally in Western culture women remove body hair and men