Background: Laser epilation is a standard method for permanent hair removal. Intense pulsed light is another accepted and comparable method for the same. The previous studies were in conclusive about the efficiency and mandates further research. Aim: To study the efficacy of Nd: YAG laser in comparison with Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) for treatment of unwanted body hair. Methods: The study was conductedfrom April 2014 to November 2015. This is a preliminary result of an ongoing thesis project. All patients between 6 to 60 years ofage with unwanted hair who consented to participate in the studywith Fitzpatrick skin types IV, V &VI. PatientswhohadPrevious laser to the same area, Gross hormonal dysfunction, Waxing, depilation, electrolysis or bleach use within six weeks, history of keloid scarring and pregnant patients were excluded. Twenty patients were included in the study, they were Randomized into 2 groups. Group 1- patients were treated with Nd:YAG Laser. Group 2- patients were treated with IPL. Parameters studied were: Hair Counts, Mean Hair Reduction, Pain Severity , patient satisfaction and complication rates. Results: Total 20 patients were included in the study. Of which 19 were females and one was male. The mean age of the patients was 27. Based on skin type, 19 patients were Fitzpatrick type-5 and one was type-6. After randomization 12 patients were selected into group-A and received Nd:YAG laser for hair removal and 8 patients were selected in to groupBand received IPL for hair removal. The mean fluence used for Nd:YAG was 24 and for IPL 4.3. Of the IPL group, 5 out of 8 patients and Nd:YAG, 9 out of 12 patients had mild burning sensation during the treatment. The mean patient satisfaction score during all 5 sections were 87.3 for Nd:YAG and 86 for the IPL group. The mean pain scores during the 5 treatment sections were 11 for Nd:YAG and 12 for IPL. One patient treated with IPL had hyperpigmentation post-treatment, which disappeared completely with conservative management in 3 weeks’ time. The mean hair reduction was calculated as 40.23 % for Nd:YAG and 32.49 for IPL. Conclusion: The mean hair reduction rates by Nd:YAG was relatively higher for Nd:YAG than IPL in our study. However, a study with large sample size is required for better analysis.