Who's Had A Close Shave?

David BeckhamHe's a leader in trends, but surely the kids aren't going to follow his latest attempt to stay a cut above the rest?

Smoothie David Beckham caused a stir at the weekend when he discarded his shirt to reveal he's shaved his armpits.

Yup, the one and only Becks - who, let's not forget, has a sponsorship deal with razor firm Gillette - showed off his smooth-as-an-eel pits while playing footie for Real Madrid in the US.

He has already revealed he loves to wax his chest, but the "experts" are not happy about it one little bit.

Consultant trichologist Dr Derek Dane told the Mirror: "Even just trimming your armpit hair could lead to problems.

"The hair is there for a specific purpose - to allow the air to circulate freely and keep you cool."

Charlotte Church's rugby star boyfriend Gavin Henson also likes an all-over body wax - but he claims he does it to aid him on the pitch.

However, Dr Dane added that men need a little extra hair - otherwise it could prove a turn-off for women.

He revealed how hair helps release secret pheromenes - that attract members of the opposite sex.

"All these waxed and buffed up men could find they are not attracting as many women as they used to," he said.