There are many benefits to waxing versus other forms of hair removal. It is an effective method to remove large amounts of hair at one time. It is a relatively long-lasting method; hair in waxed areas may not grow back for two to eight weeks. When hair is shaved or removed by depilatory cream, the hair is removed at the surface rather than the root. Within a few days the hair tends to grow back in a rough stubble. In addition, areas that are repeatedly waxed over long periods of time often exhibit regrowth that is softer and lighter in color and the amount of regrowing hair may be permanently reduced.