For the ladies--best hair removal technique

tigerblue
tigerblue Posts: 1,526 Member
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I wasn't sure which topic to put this under. Maybe it should be in chit-chat, but that is so full of "would you hit on the person above" threads that it makes me ill, so I thought I would try here, as this is a serious question for me.

So, I have achieved my bikini body and I have bought three (!!) beautiful bikinis to wear on my Caribbean vacation next month. But my "bikini line" is not ready! I tried a razor first, and ended up with razor burn. Since then I have been using a hair removal cream which is okay, but not as smooth as I want, plus is still get red bumps.

What do you ladies do to remove the hair without the icky side effects????
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  • Holly_penguin
    Holly_penguin Posts: 149 Member
    no one likes to hear this...but the results you are looking for are achieved via wax.
  • SaraSaraBoBeara
    SaraSaraBoBeara Posts: 6 Member
    Wax.
  • Iri_2
    Iri_2 Posts: 349 Member
    Wax
  • LC458
    LC458 Posts: 300 Member
    Brazilian wax. Really it's not that bad and lasts for weeks!! I get mine done so yeah you gotta be comfortable with a woman placing hot wax on your lady part and RIIIIIPPPP!! :blushing:
  • 4legsRbetterthan2
    4legsRbetterthan2 Posts: 19,590 MFP Moderator
    I like using an epilator. Some pain but I find it less horrible than waxing. You will still get some red bumps but I don't find it as itchy as razor burn and usually only last 1-2 days for me. Then I am hair free for a while.

    (it looks sorta like a razor but it is basically automated tweezers and pulls the hair out with the root)
  • jkwolly
    jkwolly Posts: 3,049 Member
    Brazilian wax. Really it's not that bad and lasts for weeks!! I get mine done so yeah you gotta be comfortable with a woman placing hot wax on your lady part and RIIIIIPPPP!! :blushing:
    Yep! Totally worth the pain and lasts for a long time. I do every time before a huge vacation.

    Otherwise, if price isn't an issue, get laser hair removal.
  • kinkyslinky16
    kinkyslinky16 Posts: 1,469 Member
    I love waxes. They last SO much longer.
  • phantasmagical
    phantasmagical Posts: 66 Member
    Wax, or if you're a one-toe-in-the-water-at-a-time kind of girl like me, tweezers. Takes forever, but it gets the job done!
  • Naydene_will_do_this
    Naydene_will_do_this Posts: 2 Member
    Have not done yet, but when I go on my 30th anniv vacation next year with DH to an island, I will be getting a Brazilian. I want to not have to worry about shaving.DD knows several women she works with who love it, so am going to use who they use.
  • MonsterSugarBug
    MonsterSugarBug Posts: 32
    I use a little hair conditioner (whatever brand I happen to have at the time) instead of shaving cream and just shave my 'bikini line', I don't get red bumps like I do if I just shave with water.
  • jkwolly
    jkwolly Posts: 3,049 Member
    Wax, or if you're a one-toe-in-the-water-at-a-time kind of girl like me, tweezers. Takes forever, but it gets the job done!
    This would be straight up torture :sad:
  • Anathas
    Anathas Posts: 1
    Waxing or epilation work well and lasts. a tea tree cream or gel is good for cooling skin afterwards
  • ekat120
    ekat120 Posts: 407 Member
    Epilator and in-grown eliminator pads :smile:
  • 3laine75
    3laine75 Posts: 3,069 Member
    Laser is well worth the investment IMO but EMLA cream is a must - worst pain ever and I have had 2 kids :o

    That's long term though so wouldn't do for your holidays so, wax or epilator.
  • kikiboniki
    kikiboniki Posts: 398 Member
    sugaring- like waxing but main ingredient is... you guessed it: sugar.
    Its a great way to remove and doesn't irritate me like wax does. Wax always leaves red bumps in place of individual hairs. My advice: DONT DIY! Go see a professional =)
  • hbrittingham
    hbrittingham Posts: 2,518 Member
    Wax and then be sure to exfoliate regularly afterwards to avoid ingrown hairs.
  • Kitten2629
    Kitten2629 Posts: 1,358 Member
    Wax or use condidioner. Though I don't use anything but water to shave my legs.
  • AilinaHavalii
    AilinaHavalii Posts: 8 Member
    Get a Groupon for laser hair removal. As a random example from googling, this (http://www.groupon.com/deals/pro-aesthetics-4) will get you a full Brazilian for $189 total, which I can guarantee you is less than you'd spend on waxing over a few years, and you'll be hair-free for pretty much forever (with occasional touch-ups much later on). I don't know where you live, but I'm sure you can find a Groupon deal near you. I used to wax all the time, but I got frustrated with the waiting period where it's growing out enough to wax; during that process, I don't want to wear a bikini or tank top or shorts (if underarms and legs are waxed too), because the hair is visible, and I have dark enough hair that I can't really afford that.

    If you must wax, though, I'd recommend a European Wax Center. They're a bit pricier, but much less painful than traditional waxing.

    Most people avoid laser removal because of the price, and I never would have considered it if a friend hadn't referred me to Groupon. I had no side effects whatsoever, and the pain was less than a waxing session (more like a prickling than actual pain).

    Hope this doesn't make me sound like a shill, and that this information helps you.
  • elyelyse
    elyelyse Posts: 1,454 Member
    If you're going to shave, shave down...shaving up is usually against the way the hair grows and that leads to bumps. Use a relatively new razor, too. Also, if you're a bit out of control and um...bushy to start with...don't start with the razor. Trim with scissors or an electric shaver and then use a razor to get smooth.

    My sister has been going to laser hair removal sessions....she said it hurts like hell, but it's worth it. (She got a groupon, too)
  • klfoster88
    klfoster88 Posts: 65 Member
    I'm on team wax. I have finicky skin and it the only one that A) Lasts awhile and B) Doesn't irritate my skin in some way
  • goldthistime
    goldthistime Posts: 3,213 Member
    Laser is well worth the investment IMO but EMLA cream is a must - worst pain ever and I have had 2 kids :o

    That's long term though so wouldn't do for your holidays so, wax or epilator.

    I did laser and it wasn't really that painful. Last couple treatments maybe because I made her crank it so I could stop going. It's almost 10 years later and still looking good.
  • DianeinCA
    DianeinCA Posts: 307 Member
    If you don't have the time/pain level for waxing, look in the ethnic hair care section of your local drugstore for "Magic Powder." It's made for African-American men to remove their beards. Mix up the powder with some water, put it on the area, leave it for 9 minutes (PUT. A. TIMER. ON. -- don't leave it on too long) and then use a hard surface, such as a credit card, to scrape it off the hair. Works all over the area, doesn't leave a burn or bumps, and costs about .25 per application.

    the main caution is not to use soap over that area for the next day or two, because that will sting.
  • k1ttyk1tty
    k1ttyk1tty Posts: 86 Member
    Well, this past two months I've tried waxing and threading for my eyebrows. I've done other things for my legs and bikini area but honestly I would go with threading. It's about the same cost as waxing, you won't get burned, you don't feel sticky, you don't get bumps, and it's fast. It's worth trying out to see if you like it.
  • NextPage
    NextPage Posts: 609 Member
    Get a Groupon for laser hair removal. As a random example from googling, this (http://www.groupon.com/deals/pro-aesthetics-4) will get you a full Brazilian for $189 total, which I can guarantee you is less than you'd spend on waxing over a few years, and you'll be hair-free for pretty much forever (with occasional touch-ups much later on). I don't know where you live, but I'm sure you can find a Groupon deal near you. I used to wax all the time, but I got frustrated with the waiting period where it's growing out enough to wax; during that process, I don't want to wear a bikini or tank top or shorts (if underarms and legs are waxed too), because the hair is visible, and I have dark enough hair that I can't really afford that.

    If you must wax, though, I'd recommend a European Wax Center. They're a bit pricier, but much less painful than traditional waxing.

    Most people avoid laser removal because of the price, and I never would have considered it if a friend hadn't referred me to Groupon. I had no side effects whatsoever, and the pain was less than a waxing session (more like a prickling than actual pain).

    Hope this doesn't make me sound like a shill, and that this information helps you.

    I agree with this poster but laser takes a number ( 6 or more) of sessions so I woul plan ahead for your next year's vacation. You can probably get a good deal such as $199 for a year's worth (every 6 weeks) and in a year or less you are hair free. I did my underarms a few years ago and they are still totally smooth. I'm now doing my legs and bikini area and I'm getting there. With each session you get finer and less hair so the results start paying off early on. Whatever you do don't pay by the session - the cost is way too high and deals are always available. The newer machines (such as the Soprano) are relatively painless compared to the old models.
  • MyChocolateDiet
    MyChocolateDiet Posts: 22,281 Member
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  • jkal1979
    jkal1979 Posts: 1,896 Member
    I would go with waxing. Not only will it get the hair removed but it will last longer than shaving and creams.

    Neosporin or other creams that can be found near the hair removal items in the store will help with red bumps and irritation.
  • klyn7788
    klyn7788 Posts: 52 Member
    I am on team wax also. Tell them it's your first time. Take a friend and a shot of tequila. After a few years, you won't even flinch anymore.

    If you stick to shaving, a product called Tend Skin helped me a lot with bumps and ingrown hairs. It burns some until you get used to it - there are some places that you may or may not be shaving that I would avoid applying it. I also use grapeseed oil on my legs when I shave (not the cooking kind, you can get a cheap "massage" type oil at a natural foods store) and think it's a better choice than conditioner.
  • wheird
    wheird Posts: 7,963 Member
    Fire.
  • zharptichka
    zharptichka Posts: 127 Member
    I vote wax. Motrin twenty minutes before and alcohol after.

    That said if you want DIY. I would go with dry shaving. Trim as much as you can with normal scissors then rub talcum powder over the area then with an absolutely brand new razor shave with the grain of hair (going against it will be more likely to leave bumps and ingrown hairs).
  • skullshank
    skullshank Posts: 4,323 Member
    Fire.

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