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I really hate shaving! But hate the feeling of hairy legs

AmyLR94

I just would like to ask women (and men) what they use to shave?

I really hate shaving but I need to shave because I don’t like the feel of hairs on my legs, which then it takes me a while in the shower. I have tried women’s razors 3 blades and above, I have tried men’s razors 3 blades and above, I have tried going with the way the hair goes (but ends up not smooth enough).
I would consider laser tools but unfortunately I have tattoo’s, I don’t really like the smell of creams either.

I have sensitive eczema skin and every time I shave throughout the years I end up with spotty/rashy legs (even if they are smooth). I just would like to have smooth clear of spots legs that I don’t need to shave Sob

Any ideas or recommendations? Thanks in advance x

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  • I used to shave my legs, but now I don't bother, I'm not that hairy and I don't wear anything were my legs will be show. I did try creams but my hair is to strong and instead of falling off my hair went bright ginger, real Prince Harry ginger. I used to use sugaring as opposed to waxing, but I don't know of anywhere that does it now.

    There are waxes for sensitive skin and creams too, if it's facial hair you want rid of, go for special facial depilatory creams, you can get these in Afro-Carribean shops and hairdressers as well as online. Apparently lots of Afro-Carribean men prefer creams as shaving can encourage ingrown hairs due to the curl.

    I've never found a good razer, either the ones that are sold to women or men, the cheap disopable ones are definately the worst, I either ended up with cuts and grazes, or spots and razor burn. When you shave you cut the hair at an angle which makes it appear thicker when it grows back and sharper because of the angle. Creams and waxes pull the hair out by the root, as do epilators, so when it grows back it will be fine and soft, they will also gradually damage the hair follicle and you will end up with less hair growth.

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  • I used to shave my legs, but now I don't bother, I'm not that hairy and I don't wear anything were my legs will be show. I did try creams but my hair is to strong and instead of falling off my hair went bright ginger, real Prince Harry ginger. I used to use sugaring as opposed to waxing, but I don't know of anywhere that does it now.

    There are waxes for sensitive skin and creams too, if it's facial hair you want rid of, go for special facial depilatory creams, you can get these in Afro-Carribean shops and hairdressers as well as online. Apparently lots of Afro-Carribean men prefer creams as shaving can encourage ingrown hairs due to the curl.

    I've never found a good razer, either the ones that are sold to women or men, the cheap disopable ones are definately the worst, I either ended up with cuts and grazes, or spots and razor burn. When you shave you cut the hair at an angle which makes it appear thicker when it grows back and sharper because of the angle. Creams and waxes pull the hair out by the root, as do epilators, so when it grows back it will be fine and soft, they will also gradually damage the hair follicle and you will end up with less hair growth.

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