LATIN American superstar Shakira might be the envy of women with her stunning good looks, but they might be surprised to learn that shaving hasn't always been an important part of her beauty regime.

The blonde beauty, who releases her debut British single Whenever, Wherever on Monday, sings in her song The One about rewarding her lover by shaving her legs, something she apparently adheres to in real life.

She told FHM magazine: "Well I was single for around two years, totally dedicated to my career, and shaving is not so important to a girl then.

"Whereas now I have a boyfriend I even subject myself to waxing - that's devotion."