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Which hair removal method do you use?

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Contributor: wrecklesswords wrecklesswords
Quote:
Originally posted by Rossie
You're welcome. Don't forget to exfoliate once every few days, since there's always new growth.
-nods- I had just recently read about exfoliating along with shaving and was a little skeptical. I tried it a little with my net sponge with my armpits and I noticed it seems to help out a lot, but I hadn't really tried it anywhere else on my body.
09/11/2011
Contributor: Gallowraven Gallowraven
Quote:
Originally posted by Jenyana
So, we all have our own way of getting rid of unwanted body hair, and often use a combination of them depending on which area of the body we are trying to smooth out, how much time/money we can spend, and how long we want to go without having to go ... more
so far I have used Nair, Veet, and shaving. My next experiment will be self waxing, I have a pretty good idea of what should and should not be waxed. I have a huge problem with ingrown hairs from shaving which is why I am looking for a new method of removing body hair, I just don't know which method will reduce the hairs from curling and growing under the skin the most. I hate that, I spend hours each week carefully tweezing as many as I can, so that the skin can smooth back out, and being extra careful NOT to break the skin in such a way that it will scar. also, I leave the hair on my arms since it is very fine and very light....but there is a lot of it. and the depilating creams burn me. it isn't severe, but is very annoying.
09/12/2011
Contributor: Beaners Beaners
Shaving. I tweeze my eyebrows and once every now and then get them waxed to clean them up no tried Nair on my legs once and that was a burning, stinky disaster.
09/12/2011
Contributor: wrecklesswords wrecklesswords
People on here have mentioned sugaring. I know its a method of exfoliation to be used in conjunction with hair removal. I was wondering if anyone had any tips/recipes that they would like to share?
09/12/2011
Contributor: WhoopieDoo WhoopieDoo
I usually shave and I'll wax if I'm going on vacation
09/12/2011
Contributor: PussyPurr PussyPurr
Shaving legs, bikini and face. Sometimes tweezing the bikini line and face instead of shaving.
09/15/2011
Contributor: Gunsmoke Gunsmoke
Shaving for me - laser for my wife.
09/15/2011
Contributor: kadytheredpanda kadytheredpanda
I use Nair (sensitive formula) on my legs, and I shave everywhere else (pits and bikini line).
09/20/2011
Contributor: indiglo indiglo
I shave body hair and tweeze my eyebrows. I have waxed before, but don't do it on a regular basis. I used to use Nair quite a bit as well, but haven't done that in a while either.
09/21/2011
Contributor: Miss Anonymous Miss Anonymous
Mostly shaving!
09/25/2011
Contributor: mistressg mistressg
Shaving, waxing, plucking. Never heard of sugaring! I'll have to look that up...
09/26/2011
Contributor: Jenyana Jenyana
Quote:
Originally posted by Gallowraven
so far I have used Nair, Veet, and shaving. My next experiment will be self waxing, I have a pretty good idea of what should and should not be waxed. I have a huge problem with ingrown hairs from shaving which is why I am looking for a new method ... more
I've had bad experiences with waxing. Be careful if you're going to self-wax; it's very easy to misjudge the temperature and apply it when it's too hot and cause burns, or leave it on for too long and then it will break instead of pull properly.

If you still don't know how your skin will react to waxing, my advise would be to try it with cold wax first (the kind that you warm up with your hands before applying, for example) or to go get a pro wax for the first time, so you know what it's like when it's done properly.

Me, I can't get waxes because my skin is so delicate that the wax sometimes comes out with a fine layer of skin as well as the hair, and I also get bruises. To add insult to injury, when the hair grows back I also often get ingrown hairs no matter how much I exfoliate. I end up having to dig out the little bastards with a needle. It's just not worth it. :/
10/16/2011
Contributor: LavenderSkies LavenderSkies
Quote:
Originally posted by Jenyana
So, we all have our own way of getting rid of unwanted body hair, and often use a combination of them depending on which area of the body we are trying to smooth out, how much time/money we can spend, and how long we want to go without having to go ... more
I shave and wax.
10/17/2011
Contributor: Vanille Vanille
I shave the pits and the ladyparts, my skin is used to it, and it's definitely easier imo.
10/20/2011
Contributor: 7Miles 7Miles
I tweeze until I get bored and then shave the rest. I've tried sugaring but never really got the hang of it.
10/22/2011
Contributor: MidnightStorm MidnightStorm
I shave! But I HATE shaving "down there." It's such a pain in the ass! I have very thick 'lips' so there's a lot of nooks and crannies to get in to. :/ Occasionally I'll use bikini wax nair, but it's really not very effective, so I don't do it that often.
11/11/2011
Contributor: Kaltir Kaltir
I stick with shaving
11/11/2011
Contributor: mudpie mudpie
I shave, but I also notice the distinct lack of an "I go all-natural" option on this poll. Maybe it's because I go to liberal arts school, but I know lots of women who choose to keep their body hair. I shave every once in a while, especially if I know I'm going to get laid, but it's not really a big concern for me. My time is valuable.
11/20/2011
Contributor: Miss Morphine Miss Morphine
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Originally posted by Ryuson
I shave, but REALLY want to get a few laser sessions, especially on my armpits!
I at least want to save up to get laser treatments for my underarms.
11/20/2011
Contributor: Gracie Gracie
I do a combination. My legs and pits I shave. I go to the salon for waxing for brows and lips. For my private area I just trim using an electric razor. I don't like to be completely bare, and I have had issues w/ingrown hairs. OUCH!
11/20/2011
Contributor: BlackxxxRose BlackxxxRose
I shave, but I'd like to get laser removal for my pits and legs.
11/21/2011
Contributor: pixxie87 pixxie87
i sometimes shave under my arm. but i dont like to shave anything else. i love being all natural, non of my bfs have ever have a problem with my choice.
my guy should love me for me
11/22/2011
Contributor: Janis Janis
I tweeze my eyebrows, shave my legs and armpits with a regular safety razor, and use a wet/dry electric razor on my pubic area. I've tried using a regular safety razor on my ladybits, but it always itched terribly and was tricky to do without slicing off a labia, so I was DELIGHTED when I got the electric razor! I use the long hair attatchment to keep everything super short, but not shaved entirely, and I am a happy girl.

I'm not a very hairy person in general, so I don't shave my legs too often, especially in the winter when nobody sees them. Even just over my knees is a lot of leg to shave.
12/08/2011
Contributor: BuckeyeGal04 BuckeyeGal04
I just recently purchased a Tria Laser for hair removal. I'm hopeful it works, and if it does, I'll be lasering many body parts.
12/11/2011
Contributor: LAndJ LAndJ
Wax/tweeze my eyebrows and shave EVERYTHING else.
12/11/2011
Contributor: Drakoni Drakoni
For eyebrows/face, I tweeze and wax. I actually prefer to have someone wax my eyebrows than tweeze them. I'm so horrible at tweezing them.

For my armpits, I usually just trim the hair with a small pair of scissors and shave them if absolutely needed. I have them waxed a few times and nearly jump out of my skin each time.

For my legs, I only shave them when absolutely needed and prefer to get them waxed if I'm wearing a dress.

I tried an exfoliator once and ended up with a nasty rash all over my legs. Same happened when I used Nair. I'd really like to save up and try laser hair removal. I've heard great things about it.
12/11/2011
Contributor: Missmarc Missmarc
Quote:
Originally posted by Jenyana
So, we all have our own way of getting rid of unwanted body hair, and often use a combination of them depending on which area of the body we are trying to smooth out, how much time/money we can spend, and how long we want to go without having to go ... more
My shaver just broke down. Hopefully I can get it replaced since it comes with 2 years warranty
12/11/2011
Contributor: MaryExy MaryExy
I currently shave, though I'm about to try wax. Depilatory creams have only worked for me on facial areas, they haven't done a thing for my legs or pubic area. Wax and sugaring I figure will be easiest for me if I get a little wax warmer thing for it, since going to the microwave all the time doesn't appeal to the lazy side of me. I'd prefer sugaring because I can make the stuff myself, and overall it is supposed to be healthier and safer. Plus, I love organic stuff. I would love to invest in a permanent hair removal method when I find one that has a good record and works for people with light hair and light skin.
12/11/2011
Contributor: mastersonv mastersonv
I would love to try waxing but I'm too chicken I have actually tweezed my bikini area but it takes forever! I tweeze my eye brows and shave everything else at the current.
12/11/2011
Contributor: MichNichole MichNichole
Quote:
Originally posted by Jenyana
So, we all have our own way of getting rid of unwanted body hair, and often use a combination of them depending on which area of the body we are trying to smooth out, how much time/money we can spend, and how long we want to go without having to go ... more
I really am happy with the Shower Power, it works great, doesnt irritate or smell bad..
12/13/2011