From razors to lasers, hair removal has drastically evolved over the years

Razors. Lasers. And everything in between? The evolution of the art of hair removal has been remarkable over the last century.

Yahoo!life takes a close look at the choices people made to eliminate body hair over the last 100 years.

Imagine a world in which a razor is innovative! Or pumice stones and sandpaper are considered viable options for smooth, hairless skin! Believe it or not, that was the reality of 1920s and 30s aesthetics!

Yahoo! puts into perspective the advancements that have been made in the industry in a decade-by-decade look at how the business has progressed.

From the original razor to the electric razor to more modern-day, technology-driven advancements like in-clinic laser hair removal and at-home devices, it’s all covered and explained in fun ways with historical context.

To find out more about the various ways people over the last 100 years have elected to go hair-free, be sure to check out the full story.