The Lycon Chocolate Wax is priced from €25 for a lower leg and available from Brazilia, South William Street, Dublin 2. For more information telephone (01) 675 0000.

The first thing I learn about Lycon waxing is that it’s Victoria Beckham’s favourite hair removal system. While most celebrity endorsements mean little, I soon decide this one is worth noting. Why?

Cream €7.49, brush €9 u From Boots stores, www.boots.com €30 u from www.babytravelshop.ie Available from selected salons only, countrywide u See www.lycon.ie €5.49 u From LIDL stores ...