Dangit! I wish I had seen this yesterday!

16 years ago

I was sunbathing a little yesterday (pre-tanning before we go to FL) and decided I better shave my legs. I wish I hadn't, I would have tried this last night. Woody could've helped me. And no, these are not my legs and feet in the demo. That big toe is obviously not long enough. rofl Her yeti comment cracked me up, though. I can sympathize, it's been a long winter here, too, although I did shave a while back because I was going on a road trip with a GIRLFRIEND. lololol I'm sure she appreciated it, not that she ever saw my naked legs. I felt a like a girl going on a date, I must say. OK, so I'm goofy, that's already been established.

Who here waxes? Does it really get easier each time? I'm a shaver, but I'm not adverse to trying this.

Here is a link that might be useful: Sugar wax your legs at home.....

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Kathsgrdn
16 years ago
I've tried a couple times to wax my legs and it HURTS! I don't want smooth legs bad enough to endure the pain so I keep shaving.
maryanntx
16 years ago
Hmmm I think I would rather buy the regular waxing stuff to use. And now that you brought it to my attention I might just do it. I did enjoy reading her directions though. *S*

When following the directions at the site you gave it says that you have to have Â½ inch of hair growth on your legs. I'm not sure I could wait for that to happen.

I do get my eyebrows waxed and it's not bad at all.
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jannie
16 years ago
I remember once buying Nair, applied it to my legs and it burnred! The leg hair did melt away, but my legs stayed pink and looking like a sunburn for about a week, when it was (supposedly) time to re-apply the Nair. No way, I went back to regular shaving.
sjarz
16 years ago
I am not a waxer, but my daughter bought 'Nair Shower Power' hair removal cream and was really impressed with how it worked.
I remember trying Nair way back when (was it pink?) and it didn't work worth crap, took some hair off but not all.
Might give this new Nair stuff a try though.
Suzan J
Happy_Go_Lucky_Gayle
16 years ago
About 20 years ago, I bought a Hot Wax Machine. Heated the wax and applied a lather about 2" x 6" on my leg. When I pulled off the wax my skin came with it. It was extremely painful as you may guess.

I've tried the cremes, I don't have the patients for that. You still miss hairs and have to shave again. It can also cause a rash.

If you Tan you can't do the laser treatments.

The plain triple edge Gillette w Lady's Shaving Creme works nice. I use baby oil sometimes instead of Shaving Creme. Just gets the tub yucky.

My Daughter tried Sugar and it didn't work.

Gayle
Pieonear
16 years ago
I tried this method a couple of years ago. I didn't think it was great at removing all the hair so I went back to my razor, plus the razor is a lot easier, faster and less messy. Hope it works for you though.
lilliepad
16 years ago
For one thing I could never let the hair on my legs get that long! As I have gotten older I don't have to shave my legs as often as I once did but I can't stand it when it starts to rub the bed sheets.I have been known to get up at 2 in the morning and shave my legs because of it.LOL Waxing would just take too long in my opinion.The few times I have used hair removal products on my legs there were hairs left that I had to shave anyway.I can shave my legs a lot faster and with a lot less mess.I found a hair removal product from HSN that I have used on my face and arms.It is Serious Skin Care Liquid Laser.There is a formula that is for the face.I love this product.My face is sensitive to a lot of cosmetics but this works great with no irritation.It sounds a little pricey but it is well worth it.You can go to HSN and type in Serious Skin Care products and find it.
susan_on
16 years ago
I use an epillator. It hurts when you first start using it, but then it doesn't any more. You just feel a little pull. I use it every day, but it doesn't take long.
kittiemom
16 years ago
I tried the sugaring. It worked pretty well & didn't take any skin when I pulled the strip off, but it REALLY HURT. That area of my leg was red & tender for several days. I went back to shaving.
nodakgal
16 years ago
You're braver than I am Flamey! I don't mind brows, but doubt I could do my legs.
joyfulguy
16 years ago
If you don't call this "torture" ...

... tell me a more descriptive/diplomatic term, please.

o j

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