Ladies....shaving question
JoolieW68
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Ok, not sure where this question fits, so figured this was the best spot.
For you ladies who have lost a lot of weight (and I suppose guys, too, if this is your thing)......
Back when I weighed more it was much easier to shave my armpits because, well, there was more skin so they 'stuck out' more (for lack of a better technical term).
Now that I've lost a lot of weight, they are sort of concave and I have a devil of a time shaving now without cutting myself.
What are you ladies doing - are you able to shave, or have you just said screw it and started waxing (which sounds very painful).
Yes, this is a serious question.... but I'm sure it could be fun, too
For you ladies who have lost a lot of weight (and I suppose guys, too, if this is your thing)......
Back when I weighed more it was much easier to shave my armpits because, well, there was more skin so they 'stuck out' more (for lack of a better technical term).
Now that I've lost a lot of weight, they are sort of concave and I have a devil of a time shaving now without cutting myself.
What are you ladies doing - are you able to shave, or have you just said screw it and started waxing (which sounds very painful).
Yes, this is a serious question.... but I'm sure it could be fun, too
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ugh yes! it's a pain, i have to shave my armpits a lot more often now! however it's a lot more convenient then waxing.0
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Now that I've lost a lot of weight, they are sort of concave and I have a devil of a time shaving now without cutting myself.
What are you ladies doing - are you able to shave, or have you just said screw it and started waxing (which sounds very painful).
I thought it was just me! Glad to know I'm not the only one... will be interested to hear what others have to say about this.0 -
I'm having the SAME problem with my legs!:O Lean ladies got it hard!0
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I shave just because it takes 2 secs, but waxing isn't as painful as you think and lasts longer.0
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Only thing I can think of it to pull your arm further back to open up the shoulder and (hopefully) make your armpit less concave for shaving. Otherwise there's the small bikini razors, about half the size of a standard one, that might be able to do the job better0
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i find that i look like i have more hair too because it is not spaced out as much as when i was heavier :grumble:
In the summer i wax because i wear a lot of tank tops and the like. the past couple of months i shaved. i pulled the skin tight with one hand and shaved with the other and that stopped knicks. I found it was okay until i tried to put on deordorant- then it stings....this is new to being thinner.0 -
I break it into three sections. The top half and the bottom half is divided in two.
I'm also a fan of waxing in the summer0 -
I put my arm up over my head and back a bit - flattens the area out. I also use conditioner for shaving - better than shave cream HANDS DOWN. Helps you see what you're doing and softens the skin. (Use it for my legs too)
Note: probably don't want a conditioner that adds body or promotes hair growth LMAO0 -
Razor burn is the worst for me and I have such sensitive skin I haven't found a single shave gel/cream that doesn't iritate my skin.
I use baby oil for shaving all area's and LOVE IT.0 -
Note: probably don't want a conditioner that adds body or promotes hair growth LMAO
LOL! I wish I had the problem I still have fat underarms! But not for long!0 -
I use lotion. The store brand usually. Then use it after shaving. I feel I get more for my $ if products have more than one use.0
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I've noticed a couple times now that I'm not quite shaving all the hairs on the sides of my knee caps. They're so defined and kind of knobby now! SO much easier to knick them and bleed too.
This is like a non-scale non-victory :grumble:0 -
My best advise would be to get them lasered. It only takes a few visits and the hair never grows back and if it does it is very fine.0
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I found it was my deodorant that caused ingrown hairs and made it harder to shave. I switched to Adidas (cotton tech) which is very had to find. Now I use TOM's and I try anything that does not contain aluminum or zinc which takes out all anti-perspirats. Luckily I'm not a wet sweaty person. No more stains on my shirts and better feeling armpits.0
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My best advise would be to get them lasered. It only takes a few visits and the hair never grows back and if it does it is very fine.
Yes!! I have a few treatments left on my underarms and even though I'm not done with treatments, I can go like a week without shaving, and even when it does grow in it's SUPER fine. It's so awesome!
It was expensive, but once I'm done I'll never have to shave again---next up is the bikini area because I'm very satisfied with my results so far!0 -
Yes - I have recently discovered shaving behind my knee its more concave back there than it used to be and I continually cut myself!!!
Hazards to being thinner than before - but I will still take it!!!0 -
Mach 4 mens razor. I have the same problem and this razor gets em smooth!0
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I use shaving cream and those Bic shavers! They work really well! They are multicolored in a pack at Walmart!0
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It's not really a big deal for me. I've reached my goal weight but I guess I store fat under my arms (lol?) because mine aren't concave. When I shave I hold my arms straight up though and it takes 2 seconds. I do it everyday but can't complain.
Now my legs on the other hand...0 -
Yes - I have recently discovered shaving behind my knee its more concave back there than it used to be and I continually cut myself!!!
Hazards to being thinner than before - but I will still take it!!!0 -
My best advise would be to get them lasered. It only takes a few visits and the hair never grows back and if it does it is very fine.
how much does that cost? very interested!!!0 -
Well done on the weight loss, I guess even success brings its own problems! How about hair removal cream? Veet or Nair are good.0
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Razor burn is the worst for me and I have such sensitive skin I haven't found a single shave gel/cream that doesn't iritate my skin.
I use baby oil for shaving all area's and LOVE IT.
dove deodorant is the best. after i shave it's the only thing that calms my super sensitive skin. i use it on my pits, my legs, everywhere. it's amazing.0 -
I used to cut myself all the time, irritation was terrible. Laser hair removal has saved my life. I haven't seen a razor all year.0
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Do laser hair removal---costs are down and after a few treatments you will probably have only a stray hair or two to deal with. Totally worth it!!0
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Use an electric shaver! Impossible to cut yourself.0
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Waxing does not hurt one bit! I mean, okay, it does, but it's "expected" pain kind of. It's WAY worth it and lasts longer than shaving (obviously) So if i were you i would wax!0
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I have shaved every second day for pretty much, let me do the math, 29 years. But, the other day, I started pricing out laser hair removal for my pits. I mean, it's not like I'm going to change my mind and want a rug there. And, I'm getting tired of all the maintenance. Anyway, I hear you. Less time shaving is more time to exercise, right?0
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I shave in very awkward directions. It's like you scoop into your armpit. Haven't even ever considered waxing them.0
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My best advise would be to get them lasered. It only takes a few visits and the hair never grows back and if it does it is very fine.
how much does that cost? very interested!!!
Cost varies by location. Quality of lasers vary. Some charge by area and some by amount of time or both. In VA I pay 150$ for a half hour session which is enough time to get arm pits, bikini area and a few other stray misc hairs. I go to a doctor's office. You should smell burning hair as they do it. I went I another place on a loving social coupon and it was a crappy laser that gave poor results. This place I saw changes after my first treatment. Want to do my entire legs next. BTW it does feel a bit like someone snapping a rubber and against your skin but it is done fast. Over bone hurts the most..and it should sting a bit then you know they got the hair follical good!!0
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