(Part 2) Reddit mentions: The best women shaving & hair removal products

You collect lip balms too?? :D What are your favorite ones? Right now I'm really liking the Etude House Honey Cera lip balm, and I use Pure Smile lip treatment (also in honey) as a lip mask at night. I can't handle EOS anymore - I like the shape but the fragrances are way too strong for me and they don't really do much for me in terms of lasting moisture.

LOL I had no idea about feminine washes being good for body soap! That's hilarious and amazing, and potentially embarrassing when you have house guests over maybe ;)

I've tried the Nivea in-shower wash with CoQ10 (blue bottle) and then I switched to using cold pressed sunflower oil in the same way, because it was cheaper and more moisturizing while I was braving a German winter. But since then I've been reading that oil is bad for your drain/pipes, so I've stopped doing that and have been looking for a better alternative to getting an extra moisture boost.

The most moisturizing body wash I've ever used is Dove Pro-Age Body Wash, which I believe is only available in Europe now. I can't find it in stores now that I'm back in the states and it's pretty overpriced online (I used to get it for €1.50 sometimes!), but I might just bite the bullet and order some from the UK for $6/bottle. -.- I'm not that concerned about anti-aging for my body yet, but it's was the most moisturizing thing I could find and that works for me!

I've also been trying a variety of different sls-free soaps and body washes as an alternative (Happy Bath is a good AB option), and what I find is that initially they don't feel as moisturizing as the Dove body wash, but my skin retains moisture for much longer. My theory is that the detergents in the Dove soap are very drying, which they cover up with a lot of "lotiony" ingredients, but those fade and at the end of the day, my skin feels a lot drier. I think in the long term, sls-free body washes are the way to go, and if only I could find one as rich and moisturizing as the Dove one, then I'd be sold! I've been open to trying non-foaming shower oils, but the problem is that I have been using salux cloths and italy towels pretty much since birth so I feel really grimy if I don't get to exfoliate in the shower, and in order for those to work, you need a little bit of foaming action.

I've also done the layering or mixing in oils with lotion to get an extra moisture boost! Argan oil is amazing but pricey, so I use sunflower oil and it works for me. It has a ton of vitamin e in it so that's a plus! (Cosrx also uses a lot of sunflower oil in their products btw!) I want to try sweet almond oil but I haven't figured out which one to buy yet. I feel like cold-pressed organic food-grade oils come at a pretty good price and are good quality so I usually get them from a health food store. Another option would be to get a lotion with a "cream oil" formula - Aveeno has one that I really like with a pink label. I really want to try the illi's Total Aging Care Body Oil & Lotion!! It sounds really amazing but I haven't found an excuse to splurge yet :P Let me know how you like it!! The Innisfree one sounds like a cheaper alternative that could be really nice - I'll have to give it a try! Camelia in a body lotion sounds dreamy :)

Kikumasamune (did i spell that right) is definitely on my list! It's actually in my cart because the price just dropped on Amazon ($12.98 rn!). I'm just waiting to get one more $5 gift card from Bing rewards so I can get it basically for free :) I've also been looking at [Naturie Skin Conditioner] (http://www.amazon.com/Imyu-naturie-Skin-Conditioner-500ml/dp/B000FQP2YS) as another option, maybe as a hydrating body mist for the summer. But there was a [recall] (https://www.reddit.com/r/AsianBeauty/comments/42tafu/psa_imju_naturie_skin_conditioner_recall/) recently for this product for some reason, which has me a little concerned...

Omg the struggle with shaving is so real! I've had pretty good luck getting rid of ingrowns by splashing on Thayer's toner on my legs, after shaving and before lotion. I've also repurposed an AHA toner for the same reason and it made my legs super smooth, but I would only do it on days that I don't shave, to minimize irritation. My favorite shave cream is this [Shave Cream from Trader Joes] (http://www.amazon.com/Trader-Joes-Moisturizing-Cream-Shave/dp/B002URZUZG). This stuff changed my life! I can't really shave with anything else and I even brought a bunch of tubes with me when I was living abroad. It doesn't foam - it has the consistency of a thick conditioner or hair pack and it's the best! I kind of want to try shaving with an oil cleanser or with a face wash like Shiseido Perfect Whip, but I feel like that could lead to a really expensive habit. lol I feel like which razor you use is really important - I recently got a pack of the Venus Embrace Sensitive with Aloe and I feel like it's not as nice, a little bit more scratchy, than the original.

Sorry for the wall of text! Thanks for all your recommendations!! :D :::Snail Hugs:::

If you have to pluck, only pluck the hairs in the VERY middle (Like only from a space less than the width of your pinky right in the center). Ideally you would just let them grow to get best results from the wax, but I'm the same way where I get self conscious with them as well. Filling in the hairs growing in will also help disguise what's going on.

I've actually also tried the same NYX marker and it definitely pulls red on me as well, plus I found it hard to blend. You can definitely find good products from the drugstore, my suggestion is to buy from one with a good return policy because I've found a lot to be reddish and what you should look for is ashy brown. Drawing in the color like little hairs and blending afterwards with a spoolie brush are vital to getting a natural look. I have really dark brows and light skin, and that helps me fill in patches/my scar without looking too intense. I want it to look like I'm not wearing any brow pencil at all. (When I was about 10, my grandma told me my eyebrows were too black and to stop coloring them in. I didn't even know people filled in their brows!)

I've heard great things about Benefit's brow bar. The girls at my local one have super thin brows, so I never have put my brows in their hands. To be honest, I try to get mine done by someone else who has full brows :P I get threaded. It's cheaper than waxing, the results are very clean, and all the girls have amazingly full brows. Bringing a picture is a good idea. After you have the shape you like, you can tell them you "just want a clean up" and mention you like full brows.

I have never owned Tweezerman but they're supposed to be awesome. This is the pair I use. Revlon offers free sharpening of their tweezers in case they get dull, you just have to mail them in and wait. I've owned a couple other drugstore brands that I hated. They didn't have enough tension, they were too dull to actually pull hairs out, etc. Since I bought the Revlon a few years ago I have loved them. I actually bought a pair from Anastasia to see the difference, and I still reach for the Revlon. For me personally, they just weren't worth $28. I'm on a budget and have to pick and choose where to splurge, I kind of regret the Anastasia tweezers to be honest.

Copied and pasted from another thread mostly, but I added a bunch of links in there. :)

>contouring products are great for softening jawlines and shifting the bone structures of your face. Eyeliner/mascaras are always essential and invest in a pair of really good tweezers, eyebrows makes and breaks a face.

I personally recommend:
contour kit, iono why this is so expensive on amazon but its hella cheap in drugstores, if you wanna spend a bit more for talc free

Brow shit: for trimming, nice sharp tip there, tweezerman is the best, they help you sharpen the tips when it gets dull! i have the mini one in pokadot, this is really handy if you have thicker hair that tends to get ingrown, obligatory cutest fucking thing in the universe



>Also invest in epilators, wax strips, or even laser if you have pale skin and dark hair. You really can't beat the smooth skin it gives you, and like when you shave and have darker hair, when the hair is starting to grow out but is still under the skin, you can kind of see it and can't really do anything about it. Even though this is a makeup subreddit, I feel like this is probably more important than foundations or blushes or stuff like that because five o clock shadow breaks immersion more than anything else.

can't go wrong with braun, for wax i just use good ol veet, but i've heard good things about this stuff


>Unless you have a naturally delicate jawline, stay away from bright/dark lipsticks until after hormonal treatments. Usually the male jawline is a bit more stronger and a bright lip draws attention to it.
>The good news is, usually testosterone makes the lashes thick and long! So curl them babies and put mascara on them! :)

I find that the shaft hairs and the hairs above the pubic bone don't actually hurt to pluck. Maybe they hurt the first time but they don't hurt at all now. In fact I've plucked enough that they just kind of slide out with a gentle tug.

Always pluck in the direction of the hair. If you don't get the root or the hair breaks off at the base you want it to keep growing in the right direction.

Plucking after a hot shower is idea. Exfoliate your junk in the shower and then pluck when you get out. I use one of those nylon loofahs and scrub the area I pluck every time I take a shower. It exfoliate the light skin grow that can begin to trap the newly grown hairs.

Get a good pair of tweezers. This part is critical. Most dudes don't even own tweezers and if they do they are probably some shitty pair that came with a little grooming kit somebody gave them as a Christmas present when they were a teenager. You need to invest in a good pair. I have two pairs that I use... the Tweezerman Stainless Steel Slant Tweezer and the Tweezerman Stainless Steel Ingrown Hair Splintertweeze. They make extremely high quality tweezers with a lifetime guarantee and free lifetime sharpening (if they ever seem to lose their gripping power you can send them back and they'll re-grind the tips for you).

The first tweezer should be your everyday tweezers. The second, the needle tip ones, should be for in grown hairs and careful use once you've gotten good at using the regular tweezers. I've gotten crazy good with the needle tip ones can I can do my entire tweezing area in a matter of minutes with a creepy spider-spinning-a-web like efficiency. If you start off with the needle ones you'll probably end up accidentally stabbing yourself in the sac. Still they're good to have on hand for the occasional ingrown hair.

On tweezing your sac: You can do it... but be prepared for a little more pain, a little more bleeding, and a marginally higher chance of ingrown hairs. The hair follicles on the sac are very close to the surface and the scrotum is blood vessel rich. The follicles are also freaking huge. Be prepared for a little bleeding when you first do it as those roots come out like you're yanking bath plugs out.

I'm trying to think of any other tips hmmm. Oh... hold the skin with a little bit of tension but not too tight. If you hold it too loose you pull the skin up pretty good when you pull the hair and that can smart a little bit. If you pull the skin too taunt the hair usually breaks off halfway down or annoyingly close to the skin. Experiment with a medium tension.


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Now you may be asking yourself, after reading this far... "God damn? Is it worth it?"

Yes. Yes it is.

I have all the benefits of a nice smooth shaft and pubic area without the regular irritation of shaving (plucking doesn't irritate my skin at all). No matter what the area is soft and smooth (even when the hair grows in it is growing a brand new hair and not pushing up a jagged piece of stubble). Your SO will appreciate it (my wife, for example, liked the shaved look but hated how, even after a good shave, there was still some irritation on her vulva/vaginal opening because of the residual stubble).

Give it at least a month to get used to it and do a good job thinning out the hair. After that if you decide you hate it... you'll at least have nice silky new hair grown to show for your effort instead of a stubbly angry bush.

I wrote a version of this comment a couple of months ago, so here is a slightly updated version (still the same amount of cursing tho):

Okay, this is a novel but it's my journey with epilating and some things I've learned along the way. I am a total baby when it comes to pain but I managed to overcome it.

My friend epilates and convinced me to try it. I bought a cheap one on Amazon, tried it, hated it, sent it back, and bought the mack daddy Braun Silk Epil 9, and I have to tell you it was rough going at first but now I love it.

It really did hurt like everloving FUCK the first time. I have a lot of hair. A lot. Friend said it would hurt less as I go on, on which I called bullshit. It was so so so bad that I couldn't even do a full leg in one go. And forget above the knees, Jesus tap dancing Christ Almighty.

Why I love it now: friend was right, damn her. It really truly gets better the more you do it, and I mean almost immediately. The second time is like night and day compared to the first. The reason for this is that hair grows in cycles. All the hair on your legs didn't all start growing at the same time, so when you rip all that hair out, every hair isn't growing back at the same rate. I would say it's about 1/2 to 1/3 of the amount of hair that grows back long enough to epilate in about a week's time. The lower density of hair makes for a MUCH less painful experience, and for me to say that, well, you saw how much of a little bitch I was in the previous paragraph. It seriously doesn't even phase me now.

Also why I love it: when you shave hair you leave a blunt edge which can feel like the hair is thicker and makes stubble feel stubblier. When the hair is plucked, it grows back nice and tapered and is softer to the touch. Because the hairs are growing back in less density, it's less noticeable. I can go for a week without giving a fuck about the hair on my legs.

Also, shaving just fucking sucks for me. It tears up my skin, I get itchy, and then it grows back in like a day. Epilating 4 lyfe, man.

But it took some trial and error to get there, which wisdom I will now bestow upon you. Here is my routine:

1. Exfoliate. For the love of God, before and after. Exfoliating means less dead skin means less chance for ingrown hairs. My preferred way to so this is with a hammam glove like this one. Look up the Baiden Mitten, then buy a hammam mitt on amazon because they're way cheaper. But it basically sloughs off the dead skin in rolls and is super gross and super satisfying. I did this right before the last time I epilated and my legs are soooooo smoooooth I can't even.
   
   
2. Nothing on your skin, no lotion or whatever. The epilator tweezers might slip on the hair and break it. This leads to subparly smooth legs and ingrown hairs. So I wash in the shower with a soap that won't leave any residue, hammam it up, and then dry off and epilate.
   
   
3. Epilate! If you have a wet/dry epilator you can do it in the shower with really hot water. This truly does alleviate the pain, and this was how I did it every time when I first started. I have found though that when I do this, the time it takes me to do my lower legs means that the water has made the hair on my upper legs much softer and prone to breakage, so the epilating isn't as effective. I usually suck it up and do it dry now.
   
   
4. Exfoliate again! This time I do chemical exfoliation. I use Stridex pads, the kind that come in the red box. Red box is important because it's at the right pH to actually exfoliate.
   
   
5. Soothe and/or moisturize. I slap on some aloe gel for this. Then I take care to moisturize daily afterwards.
   
   Rinse and repeat! I find that going more than a week in between hair ripping sessions means the growth is just enough to start to be painful again. I do this about every 5 days because my hair grows fast, but I'm hoping to extend it to a week eventually (which coincidentally is the recommended time to go in between exfoliating seshes).
   
   With this routine, which takes less and less time every time I do it, I don't get any bumps and only the occasional ingrown hair, usually on my upper thighs. Your legs will be kind of red and splotches after, and there may even be angry red dots where the hair was ripped out, but this goes away very quickly, and by the next day they look completely normal. It's never going to be completely smooth like with shaving, but honestly the tradeoff to me is worth it because when I shave, my legs are never perfectly smooth anyway because of the damage the razor does to my skin. Epilating is way gentler on my skin and I love the results I get.
   
   My final piece of advice: if you can stand it, wax everything first. Then the first growth cycle you epilate will be much less painful than if you'd started with the epilator. I used these Veet wax strips and yes it hurt like a bitch but ripping a giant bandaid off your legs is way better than slowly moving an epilator up your legs knowing that the pain just isn't going to stop. I have also done this again when I waited too long in between epilating and I just couldn't face the pain again.
   
   If you don't want to wax, what I've also done (I told you this was an arduous journey) is shave first with the shaver attachment on my epilator, then epilate. There are very few hairs left behind that are long enough for it to grab, so you can get used to the sensation.
   
   I haven't been brave enough to do my underarms yet, because the couple times I tried I was actually yelping from the pain. I may try waxing those first which I'm sure will also be an experience....
   
   Good luck! And remember that Amazon had a generous return policy. ;)
   
   PS I should mention that I have sensitive skin in general and I'm prone to things like eczema, ingrown hairs and body acne, but epilating with this routine does not exacerbate this at all.

I recommend going slow with hand tools. Buy them one or two at a time, and then learn to use, sharpen, and care for those before buying more. This will help you get the best stuff for you while spending as little as possible. Let your projects guide your tool purchases.

Amazon isn't a great place to buy hand tools. Most people shop at either Lee Valley, Lie-Nielsen, or eBay for planes, chisels, saws, rasps, etc. That said, there's a surprising amount of stuff you'll need that's not the tools themselves. Personally, I wouldn't want to saddle myself with an inferior tool just to use a gift certificate.

Anyways. Stuff you SHOULD buy on amazon:

Hand Tools

• A card scraper. Do your research--they're tricky to sharpen, but they're miraculous things. I like this one: http://www.amazon.com/Bahco-5-Inch-474-125-0-80-Cabinet-Scraper/dp/B0001P0PHW/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1407859293&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=bahco+card+scraper
  
• Baby's first hand saw: http://www.amazon.com/Tajima-Japan-JPR-SET-Rapid-Blades/dp/B0008KLNSA/ref=sr_1_3?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1407859464&sr=1-3&keywords=dozuki
  
  Clamps
  
  
• Amazon is a decent place to buy clamps unless you're into the HD/Lowe's arbitrage thing. There's good advice on what clamps you need here: http://www.thewoodwhisperer.com/videos/the-big-squeeze/
  
  Measuring/Marking
  
  
• A solid combination square like this one: http://www.amazon.com/Starrett-11H-12-4R-Combination-Square-Wrinkle/dp/B0002CSBNO/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1407857853&sr=8-2&keywords=starret
  
• An inexpensive marking knife: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00002X201/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
  
• Your first festool: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002UKRNG2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
  
• I have some crown marking gauges from Amazon, but the jury's still out. I think I'm going to end up deciding that they're junk. They are cheap and will get you going, though.
  
  Sharpening Gear
  
  
• You can easily spend way more than $300 on a sharpening setup. Do your research. Most of the stuff you'll need can be found at Amazon.
  
• A good starting point sharpening stone: http://www.amazon.com/King-47506-1000-Combination-Waterstone/dp/B001DT1X9O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1407858723&sr=8-1&keywords=king+stone
  
• Training Wheels: http://www.amazon.com/Robert-Larson-800-1800-Honing-Guide/dp/B000CFNCKS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1407858827&sr=8-1&keywords=honing+guide
  
  Consumables
  
  
• Wood glue--TiteBond II is what "everyone" uses. TiteBond III is more waterproof and gives you a longer open time
  
• Sandpaper
  
• Mineral spirits
  
• Finishing supplies
  
  Safety Gear
  
  
• The best splinter removal tweezers: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000EMYHA8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
  
• Band aids: http://www.amazon.com/Band-Aid-Brand-Adhesive-Bandages-Comfort/dp/B0047ITQ42/ref=sr_1_5?s=hpc&srs=2582875011&ie=UTF8&qid=1407859147&sr=1-5&keywords=band+aid+sheer+strips
  
• Safety Glasses, Hearing protection (if you plan to use power tools), Respirator (if you plan to make dust), etc.
  
• Broom, dustpan, brush.
  

My current hair removal strategies.

1. For mass getting rid of hair that has been there for forever, I have used this successfully - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001KYPZ4G?ref_=ams_ad_dp_asin_1 Do NOT leave it on for more that 10 minutes. I have successfully used this on my balls and other areas that are hairy, but I don't/cant shave.
   
   
2. For shaving, at least initially, I used this razor. It is not the best razor in the world, and the stuff on it gets used up WAY too quickly, especially if you are shaving your whole body. BUT, it is super easy on your skin. The bad news is that after 4 shaves or so, it gets used up. As my skin is getting more accustomed to the razor, I am working my way towards more standard disposable razors.
   
   
3. Not sure if I 100% recommend this yet, but it has been helping. I purchased an at-home laser which has been helping somewhat. I have pretty pale skin, and my hair is dark, so I was an ideal candidate for this. Still, I have been through 2 full body sessions thus far. I can report that it has helped, but I still feel like I need to shave every other day. (Which is an improvement from feeling like I needed to shave twice a day)
   
   I still have not done much with my face, as that device does not allow for facial use on men. (Not sure how I qualify there...). I was planning on doing professional laser and probably electrolysis on my face. My hope is that I can get away with using this to reduce hair everywhere else to the point where it becomes a non-issue.

I don't need/expect full shave or wax, but it's just a drag to go down on someone who's got a lot of pubic hair--and I LOVE going down.

I have pretty sensitive skin also, and had issues with both waxing and wet shaving--given that nicks/rashes increase your risk of acquiring an STD, that is not cool from a casual play perspective.

I have been using a trimmer (a wahl) plus this close shaver for several months and am quite happy with that combo. The close shaver is not quick--it usually takes several passes to get all the hair off--but I have zero skin irritation and my skin stays really soft. The close-shaver only works on hair that's already very short, so using the trimmer first is a must.

Personally, I find that I have greater sensitivity (in a good way) when I'm completely shaved, which is why I do it. I also think it's considerate of anyone who might go down on me. :)

EDIT: Just adding this--I personally don't consider it a positive thing that pubic hair traps moisture--unfortunately, for many people, that also means that it causes odor. It would be nice if everyone were super-conscientious about hygiene, but not everyone with pubic hair is going to go wash right before getting down (I wish they would). My body chemistry is pretty sensitive & I avoid anything that increases moisture (e.g., synthetic panties, pubic hair, etc.) because I've found that helps me avoid yeast infections. But I get & stay wet very easily, so maybe I have the opposite problem your wife has.

Here are some things that work for me:

1. Norelco Bodygroomer - This is a great trimmer that can manage trimming and shaving. The shaving head is very mild and does not cause a lot of irritation. The trimmer does a great job as well. This is my go to for shaving the hair right above my dick... Where the skin is the most sensitive.
   
   
2. Gillette Venus razor - this is my wife's razor but it does an AMAZING job. It's super mild and I don't get nicks. I mainly use it on my shaft and testicles to get that super close shave. I get some razor burn if I use this razor for the area above my dick.
   
   
3. Shaveworks Cool Fix- This is a great aftershave for "down there." A little goes a long way. I love it.
   
   
4. Body Powder - I really like this stuff. Helps keep everything smooth and soft if you decide to shave down to the skin. It helps reduce irritation from clothing that your pubic hair helps prevent. This brand of body powder does not have talcum powder in it. There is some questionable evidence that links talcum powder with cervical cancer (only occurs in women). The data is not super convincing but I don't want to put my partners at risk so I use this band. BUT, the body powders WITH talc are so much smoother!!
   
   Hopefully that helps a little bit. I have found that pushing through a little bit of razor burn was worth it as my skin got more used to the shaving. But, from day to day, things tend to vary.

My friend runs her own boutique salon and offers body waxing services to both her female and male clientele.

Certain customers have very sensitive skin on the delicate parts of their body.

For those customers, my friend routinely uses the Seiko S-Yard ES412 Cleancut Personal Shaver.

This Japanese import shaver does the best job in getting as close as possible, but its blades and screen are engineered so well that the shaver can easily be used on the most sensitive parts of either female or male body without any danger of nicks or cuts on the skin.

She uses this shaver in tandem with Sween Body Powder, an ultra-fine grained cornstarch-based body powder, which allows the shaver to literally glide over the skin.

For men who come for the first time with a great deal of body hair, she'll first use a standard set of professional-grade electric hair clippers, like the Oster 76 Classic with its matching 00000 blade which cuts existing hair down to a 0.02 mm size, at which point the Seiko S-Yard can easily trim the remaining hair down to 0.0025 mm or less.

As others have mentioned here, you can get a decent shave with other personal area shavers like the Norelco Bodygroom Pro or the Schick Quattro Trimstyle, but if you want a consistently close yet safe shave of the genital region, the Seiko S-Yard is your best option short of using a razor.

that pocket/hole was kind of a shock. I guess it's just where the pus built up, but it squeezed out the side of the area. Looks like there was another ingrown right next to the hole.

May I recommend some special "ingrown" tweezers? They were a favorite of a guy who had a massive channel devoted to ingrowns: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000EMYHA8/ This isn't a commission link - I just genuinely love mine - they are great. They can get something that tiny that regular tweezers can't. A bit pricey but worth it.

I'm Italian with Russian mixed in so in the winter I have the same problem as my hair is dark but my skin is paler. I invested in my own waxing kit and I buy wax specified for sensitive skin. Try asking a salon or ordering yourself the wax that you use on bikini areas. Its a LOT more soothing. I use more of a honey based wax myself, which seems to work alright
This is the wax kit I have http://www.amazon.com/GiGi-Mini-Pro-Waxing-Kit/dp/B000BJ1CGQ/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1370873321&sr=8-2&keywords=gi+gi+mini+wax+kit And you can choose other waxes. Most Sally's Beauty Supply stores have all the compatible waxes and you can easily find muslin strip and stick refills. This has saved me so much money since I, like you, am a hairy hairy lady. Good luck!

I stared epilating, not for everyone since it can be uncomfortable but I like the result and it’s cheaper than a wax. Also I’ve gone to salons and gotten waxed when I was at my heaviest and honestly they were nothing but professional. It is pricy (I’m from Canada too and there tend not to be the great deals around where I am) but I think it has the best long lasting results outside of laser.

Also, have you considered one of these trimmer things? I have one that I use whenever I feel like keeping it tidy but not bald. I like to go with the hair and cut following the curves down there (no visuals needed) and there’s little chance of harming yourself.

Oh and also! Mirrors are your best friend!

What they said, lots of good creams out there. Recently got Gillette Pure and it's good. Can use a brush or not. Brush creams you can quickly lather by rubbing it between your hands.

My fave is Trader Joe's. A little goes a long way, incredibly slick, smells great. If you want something cheap but great, try Pro Shave. I was quite skeptical at first, never heard of it, looks very mom & pop. Smells like zinc oxide! But honestly this stuff gives a helluva good shave. I bought an empty tube to put it in when I'm traveling.

In the cheap brushless category there's also Stephan's. Haven't tried it but it's been around forever. Works, I think.

I have dark (but peach fuzz fine) upper lip hair. I've had wonderful results with these.
I think if your hair is thick they may not work too great, but this is my go to brand. The strip is super soft and flexible. I usually tear the strip on half before warming it up with my hands giving me 4 pieces. By cutting them in smaller pieces I'm better able to position the strip to target all the small areas. Also, they don't need to be warned up all that much. Over melting the wax causes the strip to separate, leaving the wax behind on your lip. If this happens, don't worry, coconut oil or jajoba oil works wonders in removing wax left behind.

I hope this was helpful to you or our other xxtrolls!

Too Faced Milk Chocolate Soleil I have been yearning for this for quite awhile. I need this to help contour my pale face. It sucks because the regular chocolate is available in many sizes, but this is only available n the full size.


NYX butter gloss I just got one in anther color and the colors are beautiful, but the texture is super sticky! So I could hold off on this item without complaint.

Waiting for?Epilator I know it's gonna hurt and it costs a lot, so I'm waiting. But I need it, I'm a super hairy gal,and fuck shaving everyday.

The world could do without this but if the world could get rid of why this item exists it would rock.Scar treatment it would be great if everyone could have their dream skin! But alas I am all scarred up and I need this miracle.

It sounds like I have similar facial hair issues as you. (note i’m still only in the shaving, sometimes-feminine presenting stage so my perspective may be very different from yours).

This is the depilatory cream I use: http://www.amazon.com/Magic-Shaving-Powder-Strength-Depilatory/dp/B000142TJU/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top?ie=UTF8

It cuts down on my beard shadow better than anything else I have used. Only problem is my skin is too sensitive to use it more than once every 3 days. But it at least helps to get ready for a particular day! And the day after using this is usually similar to what I look like just after shaving with a razor.

But you have to mix it with water yourself, I think irregularities in mixes make it not work 100% reliably (that, or it just needs to be used when the hair is still pretty short to really be effective—i haven’t fully determined why it’s more effective some times than others).

The Seiko CleanCut is awesome for once you get things trimmed down very short. Basically, after you shave down, you can use the Seiko daily or whatever to keep the stubble at bay. Because no blades touch your skin, you don't have to worry about irritation, and the Seiko actually does a closer job than most facial/leg trimmers.

You can also pick it up at beavershaver.com or seikocleancut.com. Both sites are run by the same company, and the Seikos are the same. Just one is more fun to type or talk about than the other.

Me personally, I'm lazy now, and I stick to a Remington Smooth and Silky to trim things short all over, and clean up a bit on the sides.

Edit to add - I used the Seiko for about 2 years straight and loved it, so if smooth is your thing, it's definitely something to consider, and well worth the price. The first time I went totally bare was with a Seiko, it safely gets into all the tight places where I was scared to put a razor!

I have pcos and some great facial hair going on. I use an epillator on my face. I like it better than wax because it doesn't tug at your skin, and its reusable. You don't even need a lot of regrowth before you can use it again unlike wax - you have to wait until it gets long. I like a double headed rechargable like this one http://www.amazon.com/Emjoi-AP-18R-Emagine-Opposed-Epilator/dp/B003YSL9LE

I started with my brows. It hurts... but it's a good hurt! (It only really hurts for about 2-5 seconds. Then it's just a little achey after.) I got some of the ready to use waxing strips for my brows, tried one on my leg and it wasn't bad at all! I'm going to order this because hot wax is the best ever. Also does a much better job than the little strips like these.

Yep. I spend a good 30 minutes every morning tweezing my facial hair. I recently bought a [UV Light Hair Removal tool] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DITG9S6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) which has helped to eliminate a good deal of my body hair.

Something I would describe as undoubtedly male would be getting an erection, I guess. I've never really had any sort of relationship because whenever I feel excited and turned on, I end up feeling gross about two seconds later. That "grossness" tends to stick around until I stop feeling horny. I genuinely like that excited, horny feeling, I just don't like the way it physically manifests itself.

That being said, I understand what you mean about things feeling "bearable". If I don't think about it too much, I can touch my genitals without having a meltdown, especially with routine stuff like showering.

Not OP, but I have a little schick trimmer with a replaceable razor on one side. It has a guard that is removable as well. I love it for the exact purpose of just keeping everything trimmed and clean. It is technically one of those "lady trimmers" but I've never had an issue with it.

https://www.amazon.com/Schick-TrimStyle-Moisturizing-Bikini-Trimmer/dp/B00SMIIR0W

I've been using a GiGi Mini Pro Waxing Kit for years. It is the same one that they used at the salon that I used to go to. Never done a brazilian with it, but my experience with it in general has been great. Only thing is, the Creme wax that it comes with the kit isn't great - their honey wax is better. But the Creme wax still gets the job done, it's just a little harder to work with. It's pricier than wax strips but has much better results, and one tub of wax will last you for months or years.

I've never waxed before or anything but I really hope to get rid of the stubble from body hair and hopefully get smooth legs. Any time I shave it will look decent for like a day then I get terrible razor burns no matter how careful I am. It would be awesome to have a properly smooth body.

This is the one I am planning to get since it is so highly rated.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DITG9S6/ref=emc_b_5_i

You can actually get their best version for cheaper than the Pro Plus Quartz (which is what I own) right now with the clipped coupon. Reaaalllyyy good deal. I don't advise getting their "base" version as it is very limited (bulb cartridge doesn't have anywhere near enough flashes to do extensive work) and not as effective (glass bulb vs. quartz).

I'm not sure if it's the best thing out there right now, though. But I do know that these ones actually -work-. So you may want to do some sleuthing if you aren't sure. I got mine last year so there may be more effective ones now.

This is what I use. There is a small attachment that I put on when using it on my chin. I'm not a huge fan of using it for legs or underarm (it really does hurt) but I LOVE it for my chin. It takes a long time for hair to grow back, and I can run it over my face on a daily basis. It takes way less time than plucking and you don't have to wait as long between as you do with waxing. When I waxed, I felt like my chin hair was very obvious before enough of it was long enough to wax.

Sadly, I have not actually purchased one yet. However, I have my eye on this one from emjoi, I like the purple one too, but it's costs more and the only difference is color. They also make a black one, if that's what you're into.

Now this is a dry epilator, so it has to be used outside of the water, after soaking would likely be best, to soften the hairs and skin.

There are also wet/dry epilators like the BRAUN Silk-Epil 7 which can be used in the shower/bath, but I've heard they are a bit too rough for more sensitive areas like the bikini line.

For when you finish, there are after-epilation creams that are supposed to slow regrowth and sooth the skin.

Also, epilators are essentially electric tweezers, so if pain is a problem, you should probably not use one.

My current routine is to use a safety/straight-razor and that takes forever anyway, and then the hair grows right back all sharp on the ends.

The best purchase I've made in 2016 is my epilator. Yes it hurt at first, but it really did make me feel like I really conquered my body hair.

In grown hairs can be a problem but my post epilating routine has saved me from that. First, I use a homemade sugar scrub (white sugar, lemon juice, almond oil, and haldi), then I shave to get anything I might have missed, and last I use a good moisturizing body wash.

It might be time consuming, but it's cheap and effective, and non-messy, convenient.
This is the one I bought:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0077PLO06/ref=mp_s_a_1_5_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1482291524&sr=8-5&keywords=epilator

where have you been living? under a rock? (i have not tried this product, but some friends have jokingly said they were going to get me one... on more than one occasion. i keep kinda hoping they will.)

congrats on the loss!

I've been successful at shaving without bumps for a couple years now thank god. The first thing I do is use a specific bikini trimmer. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SMIIR0W/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&th=1

After that I use a specific after shaving lotion and that's really, really helped. The first one I used for years was discontinued, so when I finished it, I started using Kerah Lane Organic Razor Bump & Ingrown Hair Formula and it's been great. I got it off Amazon https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LX3H3B6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1.

I think using both those things has really helped prevent ingrown hairs and irritation.

If you wax it will be a little painful at first but so smooth and wonderful for weeks and weeks. Surgi-wax is your friend!

there are these little contraptions that are like tiny springs that pull hair out from your face as you roll it across your face! they're re-usable / washable, and i find that although it does take longer than waxing / shaving / depillatory creams, it's not irritating on my face like creams are, not as painful as waxing (it does hurt and takes a while to get used to but it's not terrible) and not as stubbly as shaving!

i use this one, and it's working really well! you do have to sit and do it, but you don't really need to pay attention to it, just look once in a while to see if you're missing patches. i watch like, two episodes of bob's burgers and sit and just idly do it every few weeks! :')

youtube videos help a lot and so does trial and error when you're first getting used to how to do it!

I recommend nads hypoallergenic facial wax strips. They're pretty dang awesome.

I would love to get some Revlon Tweezers! I desperately need a pair because my old pair is getting dull and I hear Revlon is a pretty good substitute for Tweezerman! Thanks for hosting!

This spring hair removal tool https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0051918JW/ref=cm_cr_arp_mb_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8

It's cheap and the spring is durable. It might hurt like alot when you first use it but you'll get used to it. The results are great! It's like threading but cheaper.

This electric razor has worked awesome to avoid irritation/itching.
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B01LPT25MA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_WpiPDb6KEQBR8

I use it in the shower then rub one some non scented lotion after. Smooth and itch free.

Hope it works for you boss!

I bought mine about 6 years ago, they don't make the particular model anymore. It has a cord and looks pretty ancient by current standards. I think it cost around $50 at the time.

Whenever I buy something on amazon, I just sort by rating and buy something that has 4-5 stars and sells well.

Edit: like this one is probably fine, looks similar specs to mine: http://www.amazon.com/Emjoi-Soft-Caress-Epilator-Hypoallergenic/dp/B001EAYZEW/ref=sr_1_9?s=hpc&rps=1&ie=UTF8&qid=1421699660&sr=1-9&pebp=1421699707445&peasin=B001EAYZEW

I've used a back scrub brush with soap, a loofah with soap, fancy mango sugar scrub, and used coffee grounds. The first few days after I did it my shins had sideways ingrowns that were annoying, but after getting more regular with my exfoliating they are mostly gone.

It's all personal preference, I think. My favorite method so far is a quick soap scrub with the brush and some post shower super creamy lotion I got from Bath and Body Works on mega clearance for 3 bucks.

This is the epilator I got--it works but someday I'll probably try a different one to see if I can speed up the process. The first time I did it it took more than an hour for just my lower legs. You can use it plugged in, which is nice.

It really was painful but absolutely worth it. I don't have the itchies anymore, and I also don't have chewbacca legs either!

Not OP but dark-haired woman here to say my springit has been life changing for me because wax grabbed my sensitive skin, bleach just gives me a lighter moustache, and plucking was too time consuming. The spring doesn't grab skin, only hair, and I can do it while watching TV instead of focusing on my flaws in a mirror, it's so easy! There are tutorials and review galore on youtube. Check it out! Hope that helps!

I had a braun epilator in the early 2000 and it sucked! and they were expensive at the time. So in 2010, I bought Emjoy Emagine Epilator and it was a huge difference how better is was. Faster, didn’t hurt much and it is still going strong to this date.
I don’t use it much on my legs since I had laser hair removal, but I still get some hair growing due to health issues and It is still working perfectly. I even used it on my face and it worked there too.
The only thing that is not as good as before, is the cordless function. It is a rechargeable device but now it doesn’t last on a charge as it did before. I just keep it plugged in.

I got these and they work better than most wax strips for me. They clean up easily, and didn't irritate my skin too much. I'll take what I can get!

I got a Remington one (link), I liked that this had more tweezers (42 vs some that had in the 20's or 30's), and it also had good reviews. Mine did not come with the face attachment, but I would be too scared to use this on my face.

I am LOVING it for my underarms, no shaving and that perfect smooth, no stubble look.

no prob, here it is.... not sure if I can link on reddit but I'll try. If not you can just google it or look on amazon search for 'mangroomer' - best $40 i've ever spent! https://www.amazon.com/MANGROOMER-Yourself-Electric-Back-Shaver/dp/B000HQ0L2E

I’ve had this for 3 years now, but I don’t shave my head smooth. I use the clipper end with no guard once a week on my head then with the guard to shave my beard. The other end work good for manscaping. I paid $50 for mine on sale. So you may want to wait till the price comes down. Philips Norelco Bodygroomer BG2039/42 - skin friendly, showerproof, beard and body trimmer and shaver https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01LPT25MA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_p4QyDbED7XBR2

You should get yourself this waxing kit. Pamper yourself a little and your SO will also benefit and you will save money in the long run on waxing appointments :D

I honestly use [this one](Remington Smooth & Silky Deluxe Rechargeable Epilator, Purple, EP7030E https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BKMIMAC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_pSPMDb0DYS63S) and am very careful haha.

Legs and underarms: Epilator. I have this one and I like it.

Bikini: Sugaring and/or trimmer like this

Every once in a while I will trim my upper lip if it's grown in really dark with something like this

Next time try a back shaver. I have one from Amazon, it takes two passes to get all the hair but it's great. http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000HQ0L2E

I bought the Veet self-waxing strips for my chest and legs.
http://www.amazon.com/Veet-Body-Remover-Strips-Count/dp/B004MKFY3W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1419634793&sr=8-1

Took some getting used to, but works well! :)

My dad is Armenian too and I have this same problem! I've tried everything, shaving, waxing, plucking, the spring thing mentioned below, even two separate rounds (each 1 year) of laser hair removal. The thing that works best is indeed my epilator! I have this one and it doesn't hurt on my jawline or neck at all, just around my lips. I would say try yours before going and buying anything else. I use it at least every other night, but usually every night because I don't want anyone to see even the smallest amount of hair. But yeah it's been life changing.!!

I use a mach 3 and http://www.amazon.com/Trader-Joes-Honey-Moisturizing-Vitamin/dp/B002URZUZG this shaving stuff from Trader Joes. It smells delicious and absorbs a lot of water to get a very nice shave.

Are these the ones? Someone else recommended these earlier as well. Any opinion which might be better (apart from price)?

I use my wife's bikini trimmer (whatever you call it), the electric side with the guards. She doesn't use that side of the trimmer, device is waterproof, trim guard provides perfect length for pubic hair region, and trim guard makes me feel safe to use on nads + butthole area.

https://www.amazon.com/Schick-TrimStyle-Moisturizing-Bikini-Trimmer/dp/B00SMIIR0W/ref=sr_1_4_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1539271006&sr=8-4&keywords=female%2Bbikini%2Btrimmer&th=1

The only at-home wax I've EVER gotten to work (tried many) is Surgi. This one is amazing for bikini line, but I'm betting it'd be effective on legs too.

Here you go! Glad I could help!

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nads-Men-Hair-Removal-Cream/dp/B003JFJF5E

Sally Beauty Supply. You can order from their site but they do have stores in Canada. I have a lot of stuff in my waxing kit. It's a collection so I have no idea how much I've spent. For a starter kit, this is a good deal

I use an Emjoi AP-10R for normal use, AP-9L for detail work (stubborn chest hairs, behind the knee since I started HRT...loose skin in the big epilator fucking HURTS)...they've worked just fine for me for two years now.

Also, I'd recommend an exfoliating body wash to help prevent ingrown hairs.

Right. I kinda a do it to throw some bucks at my buddies wife since she's trying to get her business off the ground. My brother has one of those extendable back shavers thats pretty nice

like this

These are amazing well for me atleast

I had issues with shaving. Tried all kinds of hugs - women's razors, oil instead of shaving cream, exfoliate before. I just never was that happy. Then I started using Nads . Much happier.

I've been using the [MySpring Hair Remover] (http://www.amazon.com/MySpring-It-Spring-Facial-Removal/dp/B0051918JW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1405555482&sr=8-1&keywords=spring+hair+remover) for over 3 years and it's super simple and quick. You don't need any particular skill to learn it. Just make sure you roll it the right way and hair comes right off. Since it's a spring, some hairs are hard to get out so just go back and use a tweezer.

Sorry here it is. This particular vendor massively overcharges but look around on Amazon for a better deal. I paid about $5 USD per can

https://www.amazon.ca/Carson-Magic-Strength-Shaving-Powder/dp/B000142TJU

Own the same pair, these are amazing.

Totally worth it.

IF your wife can withstand the pain/discomfort, I'd highly recommend investing in an epilator, e.g. Remington's Wet/Dry Face and Body epilator. It'll hurt the first time, nothing atrocious but rather quite uncomfortable, especially in certain areas (e.g. back of legs). After a while, it's just mildly uncomfortable and a lot of people, including me, have found that the hair grows back thinner and is less noticeable. The facial epilator is especially useful for areas like sideburns, neck/chin, but the hair has to be of a certain length for it to work (> 5mm or so).

As a fellow hairy man with thinning hair (but still vain and in my 20s), the Mangroomer is my best friend

Nad's For Men Hair Removal Cream, 200 ml https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B003JFJF5E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_XkvJBb5SQ1Q6K

Thank me later :)

Edit: Don't apply it on the day of

give one of these a try., they are so cheap and the idea is to catch, rotate, and pull the hair from its root.

I had good result with it since im have dark thin hair on my face, i still have to plug a few thicker ones but this spring once a week it has help A LOT. In my experience the first time it will take longer but maintenance is faster. Disinfect hands and spring before and after each use.

EDIT: i dont remember from which vendor i got mine, but you get the idea.

Two bits of help:
1: Get a Lady Gillette or a similarly long handled razor. You're going to want to get that kind of Leverage as there are a ton of curves down there and dancing around to get the right angel will result in a nasty nick.

2: Home waxing kits like this aren't half bad. My Fiancee uses them regularly.


Source: A guy who learned to shave with a DE by shaving his legs and other parts. Also his fiancee's help.

Serious answer from someone else who suffers from pseudofolliculitis barbae, albeit on a very mild level.

1)Electric razors

2) Use a DE razor, a fresh razor, and shave every other day max, shave in the shower at the end of your shower, use sensitive shaving cream with menthol and wash your face with castile soap afterwards or a salicylic acid treated facial wash and use a soothing medicated balm. Never shave against the grain. You will not get a smooth shave. Give up on it. Experiment with razor brands. Astra and Feather are good but might be too sharp.

3) You are a black guy, so I don't need to teach you the wonders of cocoa butter. Sooth your face, treat it like a baby's bottom.

4) Barium-sulfide based depilatories: http://www.amazon.com/Magic-Shaving-Powder-Strength-Depilatory/dp/B000142TJU

5) Grow a sexy beard.

6) Get some creams that contain allointin and retin-a. Smear that shit on your face. I suggest mixing up some cocoa butter, allointin cream, retin-a cream, and some salicylic acid cream and using it as an after-shave balm.

7) Laser hair removal. Sharks with frickin laser beams.

I use this: http://www.amazon.com/Nads-Hair-Removal-Creme-200ml/dp/B003JFJF5E

 

Saw a yt video of a guy saying that it didn't burn your skin, not even in the private parts and tried it out for myself. As long as you don't go over the 10min limit you're good.

 

The only problem i'm experiencing with it is that it doesn't quite work on the hairs on my sack, dunno why, all the rest is smooth soft heavenly peach :).

I've heard of rashes. Would not risk.

However, they make this stuff specifically for facial hair, it was originally made for black men with trouble with razor burn/bumps/ingrown hairs due to how thick and coarse their hair is. I'll try to find a link.

edit: I'm 75% sure this is it. I've never used it, but I hear good things. There are several types within even that brand only. Do some research!

Surgi-Wax is a great at home treatment kit, I use it all the time.

My epilator. I decided I was done with waxing after I dropped the entire jar of wax on my bathroom floor and spent an hour trying to get it all off. Epilating is a lot more convenient, quicker, and cost efficient. It does absolutely wonders to remove my unwanted body hair. It hurts like a bitch the first few times you use it, but after you get used to it, it's amazing.

I use these sugar facial hair removal strips. They're really easy to use, you wash the area where you're removing hair (so it grabs the hair and not the oil on yor face), warm the strips up between your palms or behind your knee for a couple minutes, peel the strips apart, apply to the hairy area, brace yourself and pull! It stings but it's not horrible, and it's probably a lot less work than trying to use wax yourself. After a while, the hairs grow less.

I have done large projects with Hama Minis. Don't tape method with Hama Minis. The height is way too inconsistent for this to work.

Do be sure to double check the height of every single bead you place. Especially with the lighter colors, some beads can be shorter than the actual pegs. Be sure to buy more of these than you need. I found about 10% of mine to be too short or too tall.

Make sure your iron is set really low. I mean really really low. The boards warp too easily, though they also easily flatten under weight.

Be very careful prying your sprite off of the board after you iron it. Whatever you do, don't over-iron.

Big sprites behave VERY differently from small sprites.

The pegs on the board snap off very easily, especially at the corners. ALL of my boards were missing at least one corner when I received them; presumably this happened during shipping.

Regular tweezers are a horrendous pain. Get yourself a pair of really nice, needlenose tweezers like these. The investment is worth it, even for single board sprites.

That's all I can think of for now. I'll edit if I think of something else.

I prefer wax at home for the area outside the bikini line. However, the ingrown hairs are still horrible.

Not shaving is the best answer. If I have to be at a textile beach, I don’t stare at anyone’s crotch, and I am sure no one stars at mine.
It’s neat to see how pubic hair goes through the same grow and shed functions as your head hair. If you need, you can get a beard trimmer for the lady garden.

https://www.amazon.com/Schick-TrimStyle-Moisturizing-Bikini-Trimmer/dp/B00SMIIR0W

This is the one I use. Sometimes I just use scissors.

Are you US? I bought this one :http://www.amazon.com/Remington-EP6025-Recharegeable-Epilator-Attachment/dp/B003H6FPVI/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1372113836&sr=8-3&keywords=epilator
about a month ago and used on my legs once and hated it (it just takes too much time for me). I cleaned it and it's been sitting on a shelf ever since. I would be willing to sell it for $30 (shipped) in Amazon credit or would be willing to trade for size Medium /US size 8 gothic/vintage/rockabilly/anything unique dresses, shirts, or skirts. I would consider jewelry as well.

You can check my history and see I've traded successfully on r/closetswap and on r/snackexchange .

@OP. Use this stuff: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nads-Men-Hair-Removal-Cream/dp/B003JFJF5E/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1519005359&sr=8-1&keywords=nads+hair+remover
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2 tips tho.
Apply with those disposable gloves. The ones you get 50 for £1 for. Cheap rubbish... but protects your hands.
Tip 2: After you see great pain free results on your legs and body... DO NOT apply to a unibrow if you have one. Some silly bitch did. I was that silly bitch. Scabbed it up for a week.
This stuff is fine for bodys tho.
Just apply it.. .leave it for 5 or 6 mins... then run down FIRM with a wet shammy. The hair all... disappears. Love this product whilst I await to get my laser booked in.

Oooh, I've had some success with Nads For Men

nah, can give you a linkf or it though xD.

there was a coupon when I bought it, don't know if disappeared due to purchase or if took it off.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DITG9S6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

I’ve had one of these for ~5 years and mine is still going strong! Emjoi AP-18R Emagine Dual Opposed 72 Tweezer Head Epilator, Violet https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003YSL9LE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_r.6uCbAS3GP2X

You can try pre-waxed strips like those which are available in large supermarkets in the hair removal/razor section. Many different brands make them.

You rub the strips between your hands to warm them up so you don't have to microwave anything in the kitchen.

Shave it with a Mangroomer. After shaving it may get a little itchy once in a while but it really isn't a big deal and it becomes less of a problem after you've done it a few times. I started doing this a year or so ago, quit for a month, then started back up again. It works pretty well.

I recommend this to remove your upper lip hair. I have a similar one. It might be confusing to use it at first but it's painless and it works!

I exfoliate before I get my legs wet and use a moisturizing shaving cream (right now I'm using this from Trader Joe's, I've also used EOS stuff from Duane Reade). I have one of those fancy Venus razors with the moisturizing strip and it really helps for a clean shave. I also put on heavy duity moisturizer immediately after getting out of the shower (whether I shaved or not) to help prevent my skin from getting irritated.
I am exceptionally pale and have very dark hair, don't let the naysayers get you down.
Stridex and witch hazel might help, and I've used them before with adequate results but I found them to be very drying.

I have this one and it works fine but I'm sure other, similar models do too.

I bought a $35 Remington Epilator on Amazon that is being delivered today.

Remington Smooth & Silky Deluxe Rechargeable Epilator, Purple, EP7030E https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BKMIMAC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_1QTuDbZZAYEWY

It’s only got 3.5 stars on Amazon, but on sites that specifically review beauty/hair removal products, it was universally highly recommended.

An electric trimmer. That’s the one I use. Nothing fancy and you can get it at Target or a drugstore. If you take the guard off completely you can trim pretty close to the skin.

Edit: I can’t link the thing in text so here’s the raw link: Schick Hydro Silk TrimStyle Moisturizing Razor for Women with Bikini Trimmer https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SMIIR0W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_eXw0BbP4C4YJ7

Philips Norelco Bodygroomer BG2039/42 - skin friendly, showerproof, beard and body trimmer and shaver https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LPT25MA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_JAM-Bb19XASJ4 Showerproof.

Even though pores don't 'open and close' per se, it definitely did make some of my clogged pores and the occasional whitehead loosen up and come out right after steaming. But yes since posting this I've completely stopped steaming my face and using grape seed oil.

I will definitely look into getting an AHA, thanks! I had never really looked into those until now. I'm a bit hesitant on the CeraVe because I've heard of people having issues with it, but if OCM along with the AHA isn't helping enough I'll patch test it and see how that goes.

I've begun using a separate razor for my face, and I shave with just water. I do my upper lip once about every week or two, and my entire face about once a month. But for my body, I use Trader Joe's honey mango shave cream.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01DITG9S6/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Though you can probably get a cheaper one and still be effective. I just have more money than sense sometimes.

try waxing! The hair will take longer to grow back and it will get easier the more you do it. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001A43ELC

Yep. I use it there and the sack. But test it out first. Sometimes when it touches my inner thighs I get a chemical burn. Kneecap is fine. Inner thighs are not. Link

Get some of this.

Females or males can use it.

Straight male here.


https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nads-Men-Hair-Removal-Cream-x/dp/B003JFJF5E/ref=pd_nav_hcs_bia_t_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=90QBD5F4FNCN6ZKN48PP

Been using it for the last 4 years. Apply a generous amount to your fingers and just slop it around the hole or anywhere there's hair, count to 6 minutes or get a stop watch, wash off in shower with a cloth. Never had a single ingrown hair and stays completely smooth for atleast 2 months for me.

There's Nair for faces...

http://www.naircare.com/en/Women/Products/Nair-Nourish-Skin-Renewal-Face-Cream?gclid=Cj0KCQjwlf_MBRDUARIsAD8Gj8CSN88ei3Dwtmv_f_7wW4AhTkQ2F2JqUOFR5gObsPMy4INaar8m2fUaAljSEALw_wcB

There's also this stuff, which has been around forever. It's usually in the "ethnic" cosmetics section. An elderly black man asked me to get a can of it off the shelf for him and I asked him if it was any good. Said he'd been using it most of his life, so yeah.

https://www.amazon.com/Magic-Shaving-Powder-Strength-Depilatory/dp/B000142TJU

I use this. Good for keeping the backyard lawn trimmed.

I received a at-home wax kit (Gigi) with all the accessories, http://www.amazon.com/GiGi-Mini-Pro-Waxing-Kit/dp/B000BJ1CGQ
it cost about $45, even though I got it as a gift. I have saved so much money but not paying $15-25 for waxing my eyebrows, upperlip, etc.

You should buy this

1. you have it marked high priority
   
   
2. Everyone likes to be all smooth and silky especially without the hassle of shaving or tweezing.
   
   

Your life just got a whole lot easier:

http://www.amazon.com/MANGROOMER-Yourself-Electric-Back-Shaver/dp/B000HQ0L2E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=hpc&qid=1266199302&sr=8-1

I use the emjoi because it was well rated on amazon and wasn't a bank breaker. https://www.amazon.com/Emjoi-Soft-Caress-Epilator-Hypoallergenic/dp/B001EAYZEW/ref=sr_1_4_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1484946798&sr=1-4&keywords=emjoi+epilator

Magic Red Shaving Powder 5.0 oz. Extra Strength Depilatory works better than ANY shaving. It's cheap, it smells like rotten eggs, but it WORKS.

The pain really isn't bad at all. It works great, and here is the one I bought.
Braun Silk-épil 3 3-170 - Electric Hair Removal Epilator

I'm a big fan of the Mangroomer and calling it a day!

also worth mentioning is this miracle to mankind.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000HQ0L2E/?tag=047-20

https://www.amazon.com/Magic-Shaving-Powder-Strength-Depilatory/dp/B000142TJU/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1537492913&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=shaving%2Bpowder&th=1

;) Life changing

$25. Worth it.

i used to wax my legs at home. Now I have this little epilater machine. Kind of like this one

It takes a little practice. You have to pull your skin fairly tight or it will hurt a bit. It was well worth it for me. It does thin your leg hair out after a while, but it takes a year or so.

I’ve seen epilators... once you get serious, the pain isn’t so bad.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00742JW8S/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=

Also, there is an optical pulse method for home use...

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HN6ILCI/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

...aaaaand courtesy of some of the more effeminate gay dudes...

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B003JFJF5E/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

You should further research each to be sure that it meets your needs, but they are options I have known used.

Epilate. Its nowhere near as bad as you're imagining.

If you have $100 get the Emjoi AP-18R
If you have $50, try the Remington EP6025C

It just works. The only part that was painful was the penis shaft area. You're on your own as far as how much of that you want to yoink with a machine. The rest was nothing.

But get this: I was incautious and I fed my scrotum deep into the mechanism and guess what happened? Nothing. There are no blades and none of it is sharp. I just pulled it out like it weren't no thang.

I do not seem to be having any ingrown problems weeks later and much less hair seems to be growing in then was there previously.

I have the razor mentioned above and have clipped my sac a few times with it even while pulling tight.. Be careful.
I have used [Magic Shaving Powder] (http://www.amazon.com/Magic-Shaving-Powder-Strength-Depilatory/dp/B000142TJU/ref=pd_sim_hpc_2) often and find it good if you have at least two weeks of hair on the legs and "nether regions." Do a small test run on your privates first with this though, as it can lead to irritation but not for me. Also I suggest wearing gloves while applying and removing it otherwise you hands will get nice and soft, and possibly lose all the skin on them (not good)

I started with this one because I didn't want to invest the $40-$50 bucks in a warmer kit if I was terrible at it and it hurt way worse. After doing it a few times, I'm def buying a warmer pot because you do have to microwave those a few times in the process since it starts to harden. Luckily its only $15 so if you hate it, you haven't lost much. I'm sure you could even find 1 box at a store for like $7 or $8. I'm just spoiled by amazons fast delivery. :)

With this!

What is your load data with this magic powder?

[ingrown tweezers] (http://www.amazon.com/Tweezerman-Stainless-Steel-Ingrown-Splintertweeze/dp/B000EMYHA8)

http://www.amazon.com/MANGROOMER-Do-It-Yourself-Electric-Back-Shaver/dp/B000HQ0L2E

The ManGroomer!

Well here's the answer to your problem

You're Welcome!!!

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000HQ0L2E/?tag=047-20

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000HQ0L2E/?tag=047-20

You need the Mangroomer! Order yours TODAY(daydaydayday...)

[The Man-Groomer!] (http://www.amazon.com/MANGROOMER-Do-It-Yourself-Electric-Back-Shaver/dp/B000HQ0L2E)

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Mangroomer-Do-It-Yourself-Electric-Back-Shaver/dp/B000HQ0L2E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1332443641&sr=8-1

Changed my life.

https://www.amazon.com/MANGROOMER-Yourself-Electric-Back-Shaver/dp/B000HQ0L2E/ref=sr_1_3_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1497316900&sr=1-3&keywords=mangroomer

> Any recommendations on a place to get some extra body hair shaved/waxed? A quick google search showed some higher-end places charging $50-60, which is a little steeper than I'd prefer.

Invest $40 one time, and do it yourself!

https://www.amazon.ca/Mangroomer-Yourself-Electric-Back-Shaver/dp/B000HQ0L2E

This? How would you get a close shave with that in the pubic area?

http://www.amazon.com/MANGROOMER-Do-It-Yourself-Electric-Back-Shaver/dp/B000HQ0L2E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1342910209&sr=8-1&keywords=mangroomer

buy this

look kind if similar..

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/images/B000HQ0L2E/ref=dp_otherviews_z_5?ie=UTF8&s=hpc&img=5

Dude when your bro doesn't have your back, all you need is a mirror and this. http://amzn.com/B000HQ0L2E

Cleancut by Seiko. Don't get the Chinese knockoff.

Have you tried waxing? You are totes ardorbs! #cuddlez

The one I have is about five years old. This is very similar, probably a newer model. Emjoi Soft Caress Epilator - 36 Gold Plated Hypoallergenic Tweezers (Rechargeable) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001EAYZEW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_LGAJxb9Y502ZT

Thank me later

Here's for the first question:

I use this stuff to get rid of my body hair. You just rub it on, wait, and then the hair comes off when you pull on it.

Nad's for Men Hair Removal Cream, 6.8 oz. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003JFJF5E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_P7ZrzbGBJDSJ5

Nad's for Men Hair Removal Cream, 6.8 oz. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003JFJF5E/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_MCNwzbBW06KBW

Philips Norelco Bodygroom.

Nad's.

All you need.

Guys for the sake of your balls use Nads.

Nad's For Men Hair Removal Cream, 6.8 oz. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003JFJF5E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_UNGaBb4BCD3D8

You should try this stuff wife got it for my bait an tackle for vasectomy and tried it because nair crisps her lady parts to.Nads

disclaimer i am not a medical professional and am not making general advice but this works for me

Was it this one?

Facial hair remover. Examples:

https://www.amazon.com/MySpring-Spring-Removal-R-M/dp/B0051918JW

https://www.amazon.com/Hismith-Premium-Remover-Threading-Effective/dp/B0191BE6JY

It's a hair remover, usually used for facial hair.

OH MY!!
Hahahaha I do make it sound really bad...it's actually a hair removing tool

I was looking at that one!
Is this one the same?

Schick Hydro Silk TrimStyle Moisturizing Razor for Women with Bikini Trimmer https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SMIIR0W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_e9u0Bb6J1Y2GS

Have you tried this

I started with this https://www.amazon.com/Philips-Norelco-Bodygroomer-BG2039-42/dp/B01LPT25MA/ref=sr_1_6?crid=M8J7XHL7EOYU&keywords=phillips+body+groomer&qid=1562386815&s=gateway&sprefix=Phillips+body+%2Csporting%2C176&sr=8-6

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and then I gradually figured out how to use the razor.

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I let some of the hair above my genitals grow back and just keep the penis and testicles trimmed these days.

I'll just leave this here:

Nad's Hair Removal Cream

Works wonders.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000HQ0L2E?pc_redir=1410447312&robot_redir=1

I'm serious, changed my life.

Nad's hair removal creme for men
I realize you're differentiating between having or missing the apostrophe, but I figured I'd link it just so folks know the product.

My OH has a thick dark mono brow which i wax for him using microwave hot wax. This is the stuff I use on him. I wax his eyebrow once a month(ish) and it takes seconds (not counting the time it takes to heat the wax. The small tub has lasted over a year. If you use an orange stick (the kind you use for manicures) you can apply it more neatly and you don't have to use any strips. I also use it to neaten up my eyebrows occasionally and i don't have a problem using it on myself. My husband finds it hurts/is annoying much less than plucking (or having me pluck) and he is a complete baby about pain.

LOL highfive for moustaches! I stopped waxing mine (too painful), but I use this thing that's sort of like a spring to remove hair.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0051918JW/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_2?pf_rd_p=1944687522&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B001FXUTUM&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1T07MSTF74GQKNHJQZG4

Looks as stupid as the picture, but it works! Best part is that I just move it around my face as I'm reading/watching stuff, and much less painful than waxing.

Se vc conseguir achar um no Brasil, isso vale mto a pena.

Eu já usei o barbeador Philips de um amigo e nao curti, irritou meu rosto pra caramba e nao cortava direito. Mas as vezes eu usei errado.

Real talk, this shit saved my fucking life. No razors, no shaving machines, no knives. Just rub and wait. It's fucking magic. But if you buy it, make sure to try it on a less sensitive area, like a small bit on your arm, to make sure it doesn't burn you or some shit idk.

Here is the one that I used to use. Just a word of caution since I stopped using it and went back to shaving:

• Your hair sort of needs to grow out a bit before you can epilate and I live in more hot/humid place, so I tend to like wearing shorts, skirts, and dresses.
  
• It does hurt a slight bit--for me, esp. by my ankles.
  
• It gave me ingrown hairs.
  
  On the upside, when your hair grows back, it is finer than shaving.

Friend.

You need to use this. I am not paid for this product endorsement. It just fucking works. No irritation, no nothing. Apply, wait 10 minutes, shower with a loofa, be hairless for like 2 weeks. Boom.

It won't grow back "even more". Shaving doesn't cause more hair to grow.

Pick up something like this and trim it down as much as you can and then use the razor to shape/shave however you want. Exfoliating before helps and remember light but steady strokes when shaving. The more you shave over a spot, the more likely it will get irritated. And moisturize afterwards!

Holy crap you're not kidding

I had the same problem, until I got this.

You could try a personal trimmer like this . If you use it without the guard, you get a close cut and no ingrown hairs.

I use this, although it died on me after a year, it did work though.

For the spring tweezers, here - this is just one of the brands, there are plenty more on Amazon itself.
And the epilator - here. Just a warning, both methods hurt because they remove hair from the root.

I use this - it works everywhere and no irritation https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mangroomer-Yourself-Electric-Back-Shaver/dp/B000HQ0L2E

Sorry, but I have to disagree. I'm like a gorilla and I've gotten my back waxed quite a few times. First off, it's very painful. No matter where I go, I end up covered in blood by the time it's over. Second, it leaves horrible red bumps all over my back. Third, it's pricey and I don't have an extra $60 to spend each month on this. I bought one of these and it seems to work pretty well. I might get the hair lasered off when I have enough money.

edit: I know I said that I don't have $60 a month and then I said I want to get it lasered. I don't mind spending the money if it is permanent.

For the past several years, I've been using the Philips Norelco Bodygroom Series 7100. Use oil before shaving, and lotion after shaving - ball shaving is basically the same as face shaving.

It would be extremely difficult to hurt yourself with this thing. I have had only one minor cut in the years that I've had it, and that was from shaving too quickly.