Hair Removal.....

[jenscats5]

OK, since we are all women here (I hope) I'm gonna ask this....does anyone else have problems with ingrown hairs? Or the areas where the hair was removed not looking completely "clean" of hair?

I used to wax my underarms but couldn't stand the 3 week wait in between the waxing letting it grow back, etc cuz I wanted to be hair free & look it.....plus the waxing never slowed down the growth.....same with *ahem* down there......My skin always has the almost 5 oclock shadow look to it.....

Now that summer is coming --- EEeeeeeeeeekkkkk!!

 

[Pamela]

I have to shave everyday.. down there..

But I don't have any ingrown hairs as of now.
But I've gotten everything else..LOL

That's probably next!

 

[FitFossil]

I did laser hair removal in armpit and bikini area. I've done 3 treatments so far - supposed to have @6. It has pretty much obliderated my armpit hair, but the other is a little more stubborn. The thing I like about laser hair removal is you're totally hair free for a few months afterwards. Plus, unlike waxing and other methods where you have to let the hair grow out to remove it, with laser you have to shave it off for the treatment.

 

[starfish]

Laser hair removal is the bomb

 

[jenscats5]

I did laser hair removal in armpit and bikini area. I've done 3 treatments so far - supposed to have @6. It has pretty much obliderated my armpit hair, but the other is a little more stubborn. The thing I like about laser hair removal is you're totally hair free for a few months afterwards. Plus, unlike waxing and other methods where you have to let the hair grow out to remove it, with laser you have to shave it off for the treatment.

How expensive is it?? Interesting......so you shave completely then get the laser treatment? sounds very effective.....is it done by a plastic surgeon??

 

[Raina]

I've heard laser hurts and is pricey-- but honestly, if I didn't have to shave all the time and didn't have the razor burn etc it would be 100% worth it. Even just to not have to shave my armpits would rock my world.

I always shower or soak in the tub for a long while before I shave to soften up my hair and I exfoliate. For the last 18 months or so I've been addicted to shaving my arms. I love feeling so soft!

 

[FitFossil]

It really doesn't hurt that much. I was pleasantly surprised. You have to put on this numbing creme an hour beforehand. It's expensive - I think @200 per treatment(may vary) - for the 2 areas. Go to a plastic surgeon or a dermatologist.

 

[Puddles]

I definitely want laser hair removal, but for now I shave daily, except for my forearms which get done twice a week. I rarely get ingrown hairs or irritation in the pubic hair. I found that shaving daily helps prevent that, plus shaving with babyoil in that area gets it super smooth. Don't shave directly against the grain, do a once over with the grain, then again at a diagonal. I think if you go completely against the grain, that's when you tend to get ingrowns.

 

[Seashell]

Hey thanks mrspuddles! I was just about to ask that question for those of you that shave the bikini area daily.. how does your skin not get psycho-irritated?

I've never been able to shave daily without discomfort. I'll try the "with the grain" not against and the baby oil.

 

[jenscats5]

I definitely want laser hair removal, but for now I shave daily, except for my forearms which get done twice a week. I rarely get ingrown hairs or irritation in the pubic hair. I found that shaving daily helps prevent that, plus shaving with babyoil in that area gets it super smooth. Don't shave directly against the grain, do a once over with the grain, then again at a diagonal. I think if you go completely against the grain, that's when you tend to get ingrowns.

Hi Mrs P!! Thanks for the tips -- but does shaving with the growth of the hair remove it all?? I find that when I do that, I just leave stubble -- mine never comes completely off. Plus the irritation.......I get ingrowns no matter what I do in the bikini & underarm area constantly

 

[Seashell]

Jenscat, there's this lotion called "Bikini Zone" you can get at Shoppers Drug Mart, ever try it? If you put it on right away after shaving, stings a little but it works amazing to prevent bumps. For ingrowns, I think exfoliating is the only way to prevent it.. not sure though.

 

[Puddles]

Hi Mrs P!! Thanks for the tips -- but does shaving with the growth of the hair remove it all?? I find that when I do that, I just leave stubble -- mine never comes completely off. Plus the irritation.......I get ingrowns no matter what I do in the bikini & underarm area constantly

The first pass is with the grain, then I do a second pass kind of diagonally (not completely against the grain, but almost) and this removes the hair so that there is no stubble. I only need to do this on the upper part (mons pubis) and where the thighs meet the outer lips, on the lips my hair grows straight out so there is no against the grain to worry about. Keeping the skin pulled tight with the other hand also helps you get a smooth shave.

 

[jenscats5]

Thanks Mrs P & Seashell!! I'll look for that Bikini Zone stuff at my local store since we don't have a Shoppers Drug Mart here....but probably Walmart will have it....

 

[RottenWillow]

Guys, did any of you see Extreme Makeover last night? The Hawaiian girl had what I assumed was laser treatments for her chin and upper lip and they said 6-8 repitions would permanently removed the hair. Is that accurate?


Another guestion is has anyone ever tried those home electrolosis gadgets and how well did it work for you?

 

[Seashell]

I saw it Anya! Love that show, though it always make me cry. (Yeah I'm a wuss, I know) But I don't know the answer to your question about the laser.. sorry. Looks liked it hurt though, she kept jumping each time they lasered her.

 

[wend]

I use an electric shaver for "down there"...it's one of those nice ones that pivots every which way...it gives a pretty close shave, and I don't get ingrown hairs or nasty red bumps, which I did get when I shaved with a razor, even when I didn't go against the grain.

 

[Smurfy]

Bikini Zone also makes a shave gel for the bikini area that I use religiously. I never get razor burn or any ingrown hairs down there and i shave evry other day. its the beststuff.

 

[Millie]

What is a good way or a good product to use to exfoliate 'down there'?

 

[Gymgurl]

I have a friend who does laser hair removal....so she does my bikini line and arm pits free. I tell you what I would never pay for it. My hair won't go away....but I am a light blonde and I guess it works better on girls with the darker hair. It also hurts like hell to me lolol.....so now I just shave the crap off...less painful and works better for me...

 

[MissJanet79]

http://www.totalshavingsolution.nu/

 

[SoKlueles]

I have a razor called "intuition" and i love it!! It has the shaving gel around the blade and you dont have to have the messy gel everywhere.and it makes ur legs and everywhere else so smooth, without ingrown hairs.

 

[jenscats5]

I have a razor called "intuition" and i love it!! It has the shaving gel around the blade and you dont have to have the messy gel everywhere.and it makes ur legs and everywhere else so smooth, without ingrown hairs.

I've heard good things about that razor from numerous people -- I'll have to try it.....

For exfoliating I buy a scrub (tangerine & brown sugar) from Trader Joe's for $5.99 & use that as an exfoliant......it has oil in it that helps with any "burn"

 

[lil'tangerine]

I too get ingrown hairs...it drives me crazy. I have found exfoliating makes it worse...I tried waxing too that was when I started getting ingrowns. I have to use a very sharp razor and soak in the tub to get a clean shave. Baby lotion helps sooth the irritation. A friend of mine is an esthetician and she told me to shave only in one direction and the hair will begin to grow that way and you'll be able to shave easier...but I always forget.

 

[jenscats5]

I too get ingrown hairs...it drives me crazy. I have found exfoliating makes it worse...I tried waxing too that was when I started getting ingrowns. I have to use a very sharp razor and soak in the tub to get a clean shave. Baby lotion helps sooth the irritation. A friend of mine is an esthetician and she told me to shave only in one direction and the hair will begin to grow that way and you'll be able to shave easier...but I always forget.

I have the same problem whether I wax or not -- waxing was a bit of a help but my hair never stopped growing back!! Didn't even slow down so I gave it up....

 

[gingersnap]

I have a friend who does laser hair removal....so she does my bikini line and arm pits free. I tell you what I would never pay for it. My hair won't go away....but I am a light blonde and I guess it works better on girls with the darker hair. It also hurts like hell to me lolol.....so now I just shave the crap off...less painful and works better for me...

This is exactly what happened to me. I now do electrolysis, it's cheaper and works better. Atleast after each treatment I'm hair free for a couple of weeks, this never happened with laser.

 

[jenscats5]

Bought the Intuition razor today....will try it out & see how it goes!

 

[jenscats5]

OK, I've used the Intuition on my legs, underarms & "you know where"

Legs - OK, no cuts, good job

Underarms -- some razor burn, still not a completely close shave. I seem to always be left with some "pin feathers" or very short stubble that to me you can see.

Bikini area -- the worst razor burn I've ever had!! Red bumps & itching like crazy. Awful. Think I'll stick to depiliatorys there....