Author Topic: Leg shaving tribulations (Read 13495 times)

Wendy · « **Reply #25 on:** 01 July, 2008, 12:48:18 pm »

If it's shaving, in the shower is best of course.

I'm a complete convert to waxing, it's far far better than shaving. The salon I go to, they don't bat an eyelid. Apparently there are a few male gym bunnies and cyclists that go there.

andygates · « **Reply #26 on:** 01 July, 2008, 12:56:28 pm »

Got my back waxed once and erupted into the Plagues of Egypt. Apparently it requires something called "aftercare".

How much does a wax cost, anyway? Given that I'm using ordinary soap and a 12p Bic, once a week, it could have a job competing.

(Clearly when I peak as a total Muscle Mary, I'll get a body-laser and then stand around gleaming...)

fiendish · « **Reply #27 on:** 01 July, 2008, 01:04:51 pm »

Quote from: andygates on 01 July, 2008, 12:56:28 pm

How much does a wax cost, anyway? Given that I'm using ordinary soap and a 12p Bic, once a week, it could have a job competing.

OK, on a cost basis it'd struggle against your uber-luxe regime. Think I pay £11 for a half leg wax (just above the knee, I have spookily unhairy thighs) and that'll do me for about 8 weeks. But on the less hassle thing, no competition!

annie · « **Reply #28 on:** 01 July, 2008, 01:06:51 pm »

Quote from: JohnP on 01 July, 2008, 10:43:24 am

Quote from: annie
Or if I don't want a bath I pop my legs in the sink ...

I'm impressed Annie - these days it takes all my effort to raise my feet to a washing bowel on the floor.

Obviously I don't do both at the same time

bomber · « **Reply #29 on:** 01 July, 2008, 01:10:55 pm »

Quote from: Charlotte on 01 July, 2008, 10:13:16 am

Gaffer tape is the way forwards, Tiger.

Best combined with copious quantities of a lotion I've tried known as 'real ale'.

You won't feel a thing, trust me

andygates · « **Reply #30 on:** 01 July, 2008, 01:27:14 pm »

Maybe I should spring for an epilator.

Julian · « **Reply #31 on:** 01 July, 2008, 01:33:18 pm »

*tears to eyes*

I tend to take incidents of minor pain - stubbing a toe, clipless moments, barking shins, chainring cuts etc. with the nonchalance of one to whom clumsiness comes naturally.

But I draw the line at an epilator. Those are for serious hardcore pain pigs only.

numbnuts · « **Reply #32 on:** 01 July, 2008, 01:38:56 pm »

I've got an epilator hurt like hell, they say you get use to it ....yeah right, but what's the difference between eqilator and waxing they both pull the hair out from the roots so the pain should be the same

Julian · « **Reply #33 on:** 01 July, 2008, 01:46:03 pm »

Waxing is mercifully quick. Epilators extend the agony.

Kathy · « **Reply #34 on:** 01 July, 2008, 01:51:15 pm »

Plus, if you're ever using an epilator when nekkid, and accidentally drop it into your lap...

Zipperhead · « **Reply #35 on:** 01 July, 2008, 01:52:16 pm »

Quote from: Kathy on 01 July, 2008, 01:51:15 pm

Plus, if you're ever using an epilator when nekkid, and accidentally drop it into your lap...

I think we need pictures at this point, so we can judge the damage for ourself

Notsototalnewbie · « **Reply #36 on:** 01 July, 2008, 01:54:27 pm »

Waxing is quick like pulling a plaster off. Epilating is much slower so you can feel the hairs pinging out one by one. This is why I only epilate when I only have a tiny bit of regrowth. And NEVER when nekkid...

Charlotte · « **Reply #37 on:** 01 July, 2008, 01:59:30 pm »

I have an epilator. It's not so bad, just more of a faff than shaving, so I rarely use it.

I'm told that the best way to epilate is after at least four large glasses of pinot grigio.

Mrs Pingu · « **Reply #38 on:** 01 July, 2008, 02:09:58 pm »

Waxing for me, just a half leg as higher seems to be fairer and less wiry!

With the added bonus that as I get waxed more, the hair seems to be getting thinner. I have definite areas on my ankles where it doesn't really seem to grow very much any more - if only I could get the knee area to follow suit.....

Jasmine · « **Reply #39 on:** 01 July, 2008, 02:43:34 pm »

It's the epilator for me. Yes, when you first use it it is agony. Perseverence is the key. I've had mine for about 10 years and the pain is very minimal on the areas I do regularly (about once a month) because all the pain sensors have been numbed*. The key is not to do any hair longer than about 5mm though, so first time for men would be excruciating. I have also found the more I do it, the finer the hair seems to be.

Whilst I might epilate nekkid, I would endeavour not to hold said machine where dropping it into one's lap could be a danger.

*Not sure whether this is a good thing or not though $:-\$

Hot Flatus · « **Reply #40 on:** 01 July, 2008, 02:55:40 pm »

Shaving is for noobs. Waxing is the way to go, it lasts a month (rather than a few days, doesn't cause a rash, and the hairs grow back fine so re-waxing is even easier.

Just make sure you exfoliate every couple of weeks though, to avoid blocked follicles.

mrcharly-YHT · « **Reply #41 on:** 01 July, 2008, 03:15:57 pm »

Pay attention, lads

Quote from: Charlotte on 01 July, 2008, 02:41:23 pm

Fortnightly waxing is way too much. You'll make it saggy.

Not what we want at all.

andygates · « **Reply #42 on:** 01 July, 2008, 03:56:52 pm »

The one time I got involved with an epilator, I broke the handcuffs.

<-- ~~Pain pig~~.

Tiger · « **Reply #43 on:** 01 July, 2008, 07:46:26 pm »

Quote from: Liz on 01 July, 2008, 01:46:03 pm

Waxing is mercifully quick. Epilators extend the agony.

Did you use wax or epilator on the back - not a hair in sight!

Wowbagger · « **Reply #44 on:** 01 July, 2008, 07:50:39 pm »

I don't really understand the desire to remove hair.

Life's too short and pain's just nasty.

andygates · « **Reply #45 on:** 01 July, 2008, 08:06:40 pm »

When I'm an old furball I'll probably think the same way, but for now at least I'm going to pretend to be one of these sleek triathlete things - at least until they notice

Wowbagger · « **Reply #46 on:** 01 July, 2008, 08:07:51 pm »

Thanks Andy - it makes me feel as though I've been regurgitated by the cat!

Notsototalnewbie · « **Reply #47 on:** 01 July, 2008, 08:14:00 pm »

Anyone who's met me will know I am a low-maintenance girl when it comes to appearance

, but sorting hairy legs is the one concession I have to make, because I think it looks horrible on me.

If I thought I could get away with it, I would, because I am lazy like that...

Gus · « **Reply #48 on:** 01 July, 2008, 08:22:24 pm »

Well I'm fully understand you Wowbagger.

It will too painfull and I don't know where to start/stop without looking like a shaved albino gorilla

hellymedic · « **Reply #49 on:** 01 July, 2008, 08:25:59 pm »

Quote from: wowbagger on 01 July, 2008, 07:50:39 pm

I don't really understand the desire to remove hair.

Life's too short and pain's just nasty.

True, but my beard does not enhance my appearance!

I'm happy to retain all the other hair.

Helen the Hirsute