Leg Shaving - Page 10

Nick-65 · 2nd July 2008, 07:57

Well folks, I'm as hairy as an adirondack black bear!!! so, I really need to do something every week, Nick!!!

Amanda Snake · 2nd July 2008, 09:34

http://www.tria.co.uk/

I bought one of those about 6 months ago.
I was so sick of having scratchy legs and so put off by the idea of throwing money at professional lazer treatments.
I've been using it for half an hour here and there while watching TV and it's really working, slowly but surely.

hhboots · 2nd July 2008, 18:03

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Originally Posted by fastfreddy2

I've been shaving again for nearly 5 months, having decided that having legs hairer than your average monkey didn't look/feel right with heels. Tried one of these a couple of weeks ago, and haven'y been near a razor since.

First go was not very pleasant, but top-ups are significantly easier, and significantly less frequent than shaving. Comes highly recommended, especially if you need to shave daily, as I did.

Thanks Freddy, I am going to have to try an epilator.

I would be tempted to try the Tria hand held laser that Amanda uses, but that price is pretty steep for me. What I've used in the past, is a facial hair trimmer to make my hair really short (1/8-1/4") over all of my body, this is not itchy, it avoids known stubble regrowth issues related to body shaving, I don't have to do it as often, and doesn't look too obvious that I am "almost" shaving. More recently I started to use a body groomer, to get a closer, more consistent trim, and so far it works very well. However, the epilator sounds interesting and is very affordable, well worth a shot at least.

billyb · 2nd July 2008, 21:21

My Wife now wants me to start shaving my legs saw an add for a shaver call BODWORX looks pretty cool, also have any of the guys tried NAIR for men? does it work.

Nick-65 · 2nd July 2008, 22:55

Hey Nate alot of girls Really, Really enjoy their guys shaven from the waist down as it has become more mainstream and the ultimate fashion statement!!! My new Girlfriend thinks it is SEXY as hell especially when we are intimate!!!

Richie · 3rd July 2008, 00:04

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Originally Posted by Nick-65

Hey Nate alot of girls Really, Really enjoy their guys shaven from the waist down as it has become more mainstream and the ultimate fashion statement!!! My new Girlfriend thinks it is SEXY as hell especially when we are intimate!!!

Would you announce this to strangers in your local high street?
Anybody else think parts of this thread are going a bit erm, too personal?

Aly · 3rd July 2008, 17:19

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Originally Posted by billyb

...also have any of the guys tried NAIR for men? does it work.

I tried the Nair For Men but found it too harsh, and didn't really work that well. However, I use VEET, which works quite well. They have two varieties - one you slather on with your hand, wait about 3 minutes and then scrape off with a plastic/silicon "shaver" thingie, and the other you slather on using a provided sponge, wait about 3 minutes, then rub it off using the back side of the same sponge. Both work quite well for me, and smell nice as well.

My legs end up really smooth, and no stubble after a few days, unlike a razor...

kneehighs · 30th July 2008, 02:08

I've been experimenting with shaving this summer. It helps to cope with the humidity, is cleaner, and looks better for heels too. I tried NAIR and VEET, but the results were poor for me.

Today for the first time, I had my legs waxed at Silk Day Spa off Fifth Avenue and West 13th.

They made a Full Leg Wax a luxurious experience, I can only imagine how they make you feel with their other services like massages and facials. I was immediately offered a glass of cucumber water while I filled out my profile form. Then I was given a key, some sandals, and a robe and told to meet my aesthetician in the lounge. The place was spotless. Soon thereafter, my aesthetician (wearing gloves) worked on my legs with her skilled and undivided attention. She used some hot supposedly high end honey wax and stripped off in the direction of hair growth, she tweezed off any remaining hairs one by one under a movable spot light similar to the ones they use at a dentist, and she concluded by lathering my legs with a rich vitamin/aloe mix that left my legs feeling cool and chilled like a cucumber in a bed of ice.

In sum, it was 90 minutes of luxuriant leg waxing that was virtually painless, someone else skillfully removed hair better than I could ever do with a razor or epilator, and someone else cleaned up the mess. As well, I don't have to shave for the next 4-5 weeks, so it actually saves time for me too.

Total Cost? $93 plus $20 gratuity. Not a bad deal.

dingpat · 10th August 2008, 03:37

I was curious. do any of you all shave your legs? I've been seriously considering starting it, but want to know about any experiences/reactions about it.
I started thinking about it when I wanted to buy some knee-high stockings to wear when trying on heels. anyone with advice?

CassieJ · 10th August 2008, 05:08

Been shaving mine since last October. No one notices at all. In fact, I have started watching and I see lots of men with shaved legs.

Be careful at first. You can razor burn your legs if you aren't careful. Only pass the razor over them once. Over time, they will adjust to it and you will get a smooth result.

Cassie