The alternative is to use duct tape or that heavy duty Elastoplast used for dressings and strapping athletes' joints such as ankles.

Put it on, rub it down hard so the hairs are well and truly embedded in the adhesive, then RRRRRRIIIIIIIPPPPP!!! Beats the smell and pre-prep of hair removal gels and waxes

Disclaimer: I don't use this method, either, except when I have had an injury or need strapping. But it seems to have been very effective at hair removal when the stuff has come off.