Waxing, Shaving or Nair

CherryLynn · Post by **CherryLynn** » Mon Nov 03, 2008 7:08 am

I just finished shaving my legs,nicks- ouch!, such a pain and it takes so long. The problem with Nair is that it smells so bad and can burn. I am thinking about going for waxing next time. Which one do you girls prefer?

Carol Ann · Post by **Carol Ann** » Mon Nov 03, 2008 1:47 pm

Cherry,
I shave all over all the time and no cuts or burns. Lots of pratice I guess

Virginia · Post by **Virginia** » Mon Nov 03, 2008 7:38 pm

I am like Carol Ann. Shaving works for me, but a couple of pointer. I use the Gillette 5-blade and either plenty of lather or while I am soaking in a tub with Calgon and bubble bath (this girl loves to pamper herself-- ain't it great!?) Anyway as Carol Ann said, practice and always use a fresh set of blades. I have also used Veet and it works fairly well. I use the 6 Minute type, you put it on legs, arms let it stand for some 6 minutes, get in the shower and using the sponge that comes with it gently rub it off in the shower.

Of course lasers and other permanent methods work well also!

Virginia

Azurielle · Post by **Azurielle** » Mon Nov 03, 2008 7:49 pm

I like veet because it lasts longer than shaving, but shaving works just fine for me too.

I find waxing too painful when I get close to the joints (knees and upper thighs = ouch)

Elizabeth · Post by **Elizabeth** » Tue Nov 04, 2008 4:09 am

Hi CherryLynn,

I shave. Waxing was brutally painful and did not really last longer than shaving and hair removers miss so much I end up having to shave anyway, plus it smells so bad. I have however found that shaving everyday is easy and does not take much time. It's when I let it go that it takes a long time.
I am pretty sure that because of testosterone my hair grows much faster than most GG's. For instance, I have to pluck my eyebrows about every 3 days.

Love always,
Elizabeth

Charla · Post by **Charla** » Sat Nov 22, 2008 5:39 am

I use a combination of Veet and shaving. Veet seems to be formulated better than Nair - Nair can irritate you. Veet - even the 3 minute variety - doesn't irritate me. But it does not get the stubble down close to the skin - so a shave afterwards does the job.

How do you all deal with the grain of the hair? It seems to me that the hair on the back of my legs has a different "grain" to it - like it is pointing up the leg rather than down.

I am up to shaving daily now and once you get to that point it seems to go easier.

Michelle Miller · Post by **Michelle Miller** » Sat Nov 22, 2008 12:38 pm

Shave...I use those Shick Intuition blades & handle, they work well and you don't have to fiddle with gel/creme/etc, just get the skin wet and go to town on it.

Carolynn · Post by **Carolynn** » Sat Nov 22, 2008 1:58 pm

I use the Braun Silk-Epil epilator to yank the hairs out. It hurts a bit the first time, but after that and with regular use, it works fine and painlessly for me. No nicks, no cuts, no errors with leaving a depilatory on too long. And the results last for several weeks

Of course I cheat, since I am on HRT and that has greatly reduced the shaft size and stiffness of the hairs pretty much everywhere!!

DeniseL · Post by **DeniseL** » Sat Nov 22, 2008 2:29 pm

I use Nair for Sensative skin and finds that it works very well for me

Other than a few stray hairs, i can get close to a month before i have to do i again, and the more i use it the lesser they grow

Denise

Susan · Post by **Susan** » Thu Nov 27, 2008 6:53 pm

Shave

I have a Venus razor and it does for me.

Then again I have been shaving for more than three decades - not felt the need to slap chemicals on my skin.

FYI the average woman absorbs 1kg (2.2lbs) of chemicals a year just applying make up.

It makes you think.

Henriette · Post by **Henriette** » Fri Nov 28, 2008 8:59 am

I have used VEET with mixed success. The VEET in shower stuff works best for me, and funny enough, has the least offensive smell. The best results come from shaving. I have found that shaving with a new razor or new blade, in a nice warm bath gives me the smoothest results.

Repeating the shaving every second day, at least, meant very little to remove and thus a quick turnaround time in the bathroom.

Susan I will try the Venus razor, have been using Schick lady razors to date.

Henriette

Bobie · Post by **Bobie** » Fri Nov 28, 2008 10:09 am

i have use Venus razor thay do a very good job

Stephanie H · Post by **Stephanie H** » Fri Nov 28, 2008 4:13 pm

Hi CherryLynn,
I prefer to shave, using the 5 blade system after taking a hot shower.

Post by **KimberlyS** » Fri Nov 28, 2008 10:02 pm

Carolynn wrote:I use the Braun Silk-Epil epilator to yank the hairs out.

I use the Braun on my chest and my wife uses it on her legs and under arms. I get my back waxed a few times a year.

Jemima · Post by **Jemima** » Mon Jan 05, 2009 3:05 pm

I found this works great:Veet hair lightening cream for face arms or legs.
I first used the product on my dark and hairy arms, smells like Veet, wait ten mins and then wash off in shower. Hey presto light blond soft hairs that then I trimed with a hair trimmer, now I have soft light and natural arm hair and no shaving. I still use the 5 blade on the legs, stockings feel so good with smooth legs