Shaving - women?
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I have to say that I love that guys are chiming in on this! Although, if I think if I tried a different razor I'd probably slip and cut myself and die a horrible death in the shower.0
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the best way to avoid ingrown hairs is by exfoliating BEFORE you shave.0
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the best way to avoid ingrown hairs is by exfoliating BEFORE you shave.
I do that. Ok my mistake might be going against the grain, but it doesn't seem to get all of them if I do it the other way?0 -
I have a gf that actually suffers from this. Its actually a medical condition and she cant shave at all without breaking out in red bumps all over her legs. She HAS to get waxed its the only way to control it. After doing professional waxing for this for years she barely has anymore hair growth and shes full blood Italian. Seriously you may want to look into waxing. It has helped her tremendously.0
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I have a gf that actually suffers from this. Its actually a medical condition and she cant shave at all without breaking out in red bumps all over her legs. She HAS to get waxed its the only way to control it. After doing professional waxing for this for years she barely has anymore hair growth and shes full blood Italian. Seriously you may want to look into waxing. It has helped her tremendously.
I did it once and I ended up with a ton of ingrown hairs when they grew back0 -
Dang I got nothing then. I would suggest go to a dermatologist then they might be able to do something.0
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When my husband is home I wax (and exfoliate once or twice a week) and when he's not I just apply shaving cream and go to town (I use safety razors, cause cheap.).0
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I'd quit the Veet entirely.0
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I use Venus and Olay razors which have the soap and shaving cream attached to the razor. I find it gives me the smoothest shave.0
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I would suggest getting a Korea Italy towel to ex foliate. They are a couple dollars at an Asian market. You soak in the bath until your skin is pruney and then rub in a circular motion with the towel.0
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I rarely shave my legs buuuut, my recommendation would be to see a dermatologist. If that's out of the question for whatever reason, toss your multiblade and get a single blade.0
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I steal my husband's razor because his is better. Haha He uses the Mach 3 cartridge ones. I use conditioner as shaving cream too and never have any issues. I use coconut oil as "lotion" after a shower too...0
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I feel like I am the only person that dry shaves. I only get ingrown hairs when I use a cream!0
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I don't.
This is why I love you.
P.S. I don't either. And I'm wearing shorts today to show off my growth. I'm very proud of my body hair. It makes me feel like I have superpowers!0 -
They say to avoid nicks & cuts a woman should always use a women's razor. Something about the angle of the blades being different. Also, have patience, when you get older a lot of the hair goes away! lol0
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Um, save up for laser hair removal. It's worth it. If it's expensive in your state, look at neighboring states that you can drive to every 6-8 weeks to get it done. I go to a place where I live (Phoenix, AZ) and they have a special for $2000, I get 2 years of unlimited hair removal. I'm about a year in and I only shave my legs every couple of weeks to remove the few hairs that are there. I use to have thick, black, coarse hair (thanks to the Italian and Mexican in my DNA, plus PCOS) and now the hairs that remain are more thin and wispy.
Exfoliating is the best way to avoid ingrown hairs. Also, shave last in the shower so your hairs get all nice and soft. Lastly, make sure you use as sharp a razor as you can.
You might also want to look into Tend Skin products - I've had a lot of luck with those on the areas I've had ingrown hairs.0 -
It sounds like we suffer from a similar thing. I use an electric shaver, it's what I use the most.
and if you use a razor you have to shave in the direction your hair grows to prevent ingrown hairs. Sharpen your razor by running it up your arm (wrist to elbow direction) if that makes sense. It totally works to keep the blades lasting longer. Here is a video explaining it. You can also use jeans apparentlyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ADaRIqy0Dc
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I'm tempted to start not shaving LOL.
Only tempted.
I want electrolysis someday haha.
Heard it was painful, so not looking forward to the pain.. But I hate hair on myself.0 -
Every damn day... If I don't keep up with it then I have problems with in grown hairs... I am so with you on lottery = permanent hair removal!0
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I don't shave unless my boyfriend is in town. I don't really care about anyone else's opinions about my body hair0
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