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OK - so last year I shaved.  After loosing about a quart of blood - and scaring myself beyond recognition - I'm thinking of using some type of other means of hair removal.

What do people suggest.  I have heard that Neat and some of the other products really can do a number to your skin.  What do people use - Neat, Nair, Agent Orange?

Also - know this is kind of stupid - but for the guys - do you still do a "pre-shave" to get the majority of the hair off and then apply something or do you not bother.  I have massively hairy legs.

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Well, IMO, this would be the time to try something different, like a depilatory since you have time for your skin to heal. It can burn as a warning.

Sally Hansen has one that is a spray on.....might be worth a try....just don't leave it on too long as it will burn your skin.

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Try waxing....hurts for a moment, but you'll be hair free for a few weeks. You can get waxed on a Thur & not be red by Sat.

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I have used Veet, it works well and I have sensititve skin but it didnt bother me. It doesnt get you completely smooth, but then you can just go over it lightly with a razor and not have to worry about cutting yourself.



-- Edited by nic902 on Monday 26th of April 2010 07:56:06 PM

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Tat2Chick wrote:

Try waxing....hurts for a moment, but you'll be hair free for a few weeks. You can get waxed on a Thur & not be red by Sat.


Just as a side note....I've waxed in the past......still got ingrown hairs & the hair never got any thinner or lighter.  And having to wait till it grew back was a PITA.  For some reason, I was a person waxing never worked well on!  confuse

 



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shave or wax.  If you shave, take your time and do one body part at a time.  For long hair, use electric hair clippers.


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Shave, but start early so you have to do a couple of times.  Your skin should get used to it.

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Hire a personal assistant to shave you!!

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Yeah - I shaved last year - I honestly didn't mind it all that much. I was going to start in June. Don't think I'm interested in waxing - was thinking about the other things - but if the best choices are between shaving and waxing - I'll pull out the blade again.



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Hair No More works great! Really smooth results.

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