Hair Removal

Okay, strange "girlie" thread I guess, but what technique do you use??? I only think of this after shaving my legs for the 18 millionth time this week, and it's getting old... Nair (hair removal lotion/cream) does work, but it's messy, and you still miss spots. Electolysis is painful and VERY expensive...

So, what's your solution???

I shave my legs when the feeling hits me....which isn't often, thank god for steady relationships...(my dear boyfreind, who has legs FAR hairier than mine, is currently laughing at this comment)

I get my eyebrows waxed about every 4-6 weeks when I go to get my hair done...which was last monday....I cringe just thinking about the ripping sound...let alone the sheer PAIN of the act....

Nair doesnt work on me....I think Italian hair is too thick for that stuff to work....

Playing with a BBQ, lighter fluid and matches does the trick for me LOL. Hence why Alex made a rule that I am never to light the BBQ again. I burnt all the hairs off my right arm doing this :eek:


Seriously though, I just stick to shaving. It's a pain in the ass but probably the least harmful way to get rid of hair. Nair is so full of chemicals and the one time I tried it my skin got red and blotchy, not to mention I smelled like a chemical plant. Waxing is painful...and that ripping noise UGH.

My sister and I bought the Emjoi . It works okay. I'm not fussy, so only use it every 2 - 3 weeks. Stick to tweezers for eyebrows.

Shaving’s so much easier. I’ve just switched to the Gilette Venus razor and it’s really good. Gives a nice close shave.

I really want to get laser hair removal, but it costs too much. Hopefully the price will come donw a bit when the procedure’s not so new.

Originally posted by FTO Girl
Shaving’s so much easier. I’ve just switched to the Gilette Venus razor and it’s really good. Gives a nice close shave.


That's what I use too! :D I can't stand the pain of waxing...:alien2:

Oh, good. I'm not the only slave to the shave! :D

Originally posted by saturntangerine
Oh, good. I'm not the only slave to the shave! :D Nope. It has its advantages, it’s quick and it’s not messy like waxing or creams. :D

i guess I lucked out with the hair. lol

My leghair grows slow, and very fine and blonde, so I can go for a while, like a month if I wanted too, and you could see it unless you get up close and look.
Armpits are another story , lol. :eek: Those are a daily task.
But I stick with shaving.

As for eyebrows, I get them waxed. I just can't stand to pluck them, one hair at a time. It seems less painful to me.

Shaving sux but we all have to get used to it sooner or later, in the winter i barely shave my legs like mabye one or twice every two weeks. But in the summer i am constantly shaving because im either riding the "urban"wave at the local waterpark, sleeping or working on my car. but being outside in the water and always wearing either shorts or a swim suit requires nice soft shaved legs. YA KNOW!! i dont want the guys rubbing up against a friggin cactus! Probably the best bet for u is to try that new all herbal stuff ( i heard its edible) no major damaging chemicals ( sorry but i dont know the name of it) and mabye that would work or you could always go the easy way out and go for laser hair removal>>>>i heard it wasnt too nice of an experience.:mad:

Have u tried the Nair Wax???? I used it...the first time it hurt but ummm after the first "pull" its pretty numb for the rest of the procedure :dogpile:

I use Epil stop spray (Any one use the new Epil wipes?)... the spray works fairly well. But if I don't feel like doing that, I'll just shave my legs every two or three days, and use a good moisturizer... but armpits, oh my, that's everyday

I tried the Epil Stop and Spray and found it didn't do ANYTHING. :( Maybe I need to spray it on heavier or something. I "upgraded" my razor to Venus, and it's nice, but the Mach3 actually did a better job. :eek: Oh well... maybe if I just ride motorcycles all summer I'll HAVE to wear jeans for protection and won't need to worry about hairy legs ;)

How much does that Epil stuff cost? Has anyone tried that NADs hair removal? It looks too messy:confused:

Originally posted by almondeyez1
How much does that Epil stuff cost? Has anyone tried that NADs hair removal? It looks too messy:confused:

Spec2girl is from OZ (even though she lives in NZ now) and she said NADS hurts and it's no better than wax.

I've been using that Jergens "Naturally Smooth" lotion, and it does seem to help a lil bit in making the hair a lil finer so that it doesn't show up quite as much if you decide to go without shaving for a lil while.

Originally posted by almondeyez1
How much does that Epil stuff cost? Has anyone tried that NADs hair removal? It looks too messy:confused: I have used the NADs well TRIED to use it.... it says no heat needed.... yea right you cant even get it out of the jar if u dont heat it.... and then it is really sticky just like wax and its messy and gets every where... and on top of all that it hurts and doesnt even get the hair off... just the skin :22yikes:

Originally posted by St0rMi3_sKyZ
I have used the NADs well TRIED to use it.... it says no heat needed.... yea right you cant even get it out of the jar if u dont heat it.... and then it is really sticky just like wax and its messy and gets every where... and on top of all that it hurts and doesnt even get the hair off... just the skin :22yikes:


:eek: that was a waste! So NAD is making mad money for stuff that was already invented lol

Originally posted by almondeyez1
How much does that Epil stuff cost?

I purchased it from Walgreens, I believe it was $20, there are two sizes, one that $20, and one that's $15. I really wanna try the wipes, seems that it's easier than spraying it on

Originally posted by BootyDC316


I purchased it from Walgreens, I believe it was $20, there are two sizes, one that $20, and one that's $15. I really wanna try the wipes, seems that it's easier than spraying it on


$20!!!! :bloated: wow I paid like $10 for Nair wax kit. I didn't know they have wipes...that seems alot less messy than the gunk you have to spread.

Originally posted by almondeyez1



:eek: that was a waste! So NAD is making mad money for stuff that was already invented lol yep they are just making exspensive green hot wax

wax really isn't my thing, i used to use it back in the day, but i just do it in certain areasnow , but if all else fails... venus to the rescue

Originally posted by BootyDC316
wax really isn't my thing, i used to use it back in the day, but i just do it in certain areasnow , but if all else fails... venus to the rescue i want to try waxing... but I dont know how id handle the pain

It only hurts.. for half a second. By the 2nd time in an area, I'm used to it, and don't feel anything.

Oh yea with wax...after that first strip...the surrounding area is numb! LOL
Ya won't feel a thing afterwards....:iceslolan

I just shave. It's alot faster and alot easier. Nair doesn't seem to work at all. And, I have blonde hair, I usually shave about every 10 days. :smile: