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bailey12 · 06-12-2008, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by nancyfancypants

I really love the Schick Intuition with the soap on it because shaving is so quick, but the refills for that cost a mint, too. If I ever hit the PowerBall, it's laser removal for me!

BTW, anyone remember that medieval torture device from the 80's called the Epilady that ripped the hair out by the roots? (shuddering at the thought)

I remember and tried the epilady!!!!! HORRIBLE!!!! I'm really hairy and have sensitive skin, so frequent shaving is never comfortable. I started waxing last summer. I let a "professional" do it though. I really like the results. I lasts 5 weeks or so, and my hair is growing back finer, which is great! It does hurt, especially the first time, but after that, it's not so bad. Juliet

TatumsMom · 06-12-2008, 05:32 AM

My husband and I use the Mach 3 ones and they are expensive too! I've often wondered if the cheapie disposal ones would do just as well. I just haven't used one of those in years. My daughters (ages 12 & 14) both use Veet and seem to be happy with it. As clumsy as my oldest is, I'm afraid to put a razor in her hand! LOL I remember all too well those behind the ankle nicks I used to get in the shower that would bleed forever!

My best friend had laser hair removal on her legs, bikini and underarm areas. I am SO jealous! But since it doesn't work well on blonde hair, that option is not so good for me anyway. On the upside though, I've noticed that as I get older, the hair doesn't grow as fast or thick. Hmmmm.... one of the "good" things about aging???

And yes, I remember the Epilady very well!! I was a teenager and just had to save up and buy one. It was torture..... as was the wax mess I tried a few years ago. Luckily my hubby doesn't mind so much when I get stubbly!

Oh, and just a tip...... I have found that if I use Paul Mitchell conditioner on my bikini area (with a razor), I don't have those horrible ingrown hairs like just shaving with shaving cream in the shower. I wait until I'm ready to put my bikini on and do it then. It works really great!

LunasMomma · 06-12-2008, 05:47 AM

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Originally Posted by paulapoo

? Laser hair removal, may be worth the money when you factor purchasing razors for the next 45 years!

YES! However make sure that they guarantee it. I didn't do that and now my hair is slowly but surely growing back in the areas I had done (armpits and bikini).

Every time I go to buy razors (for me, dh, and dd) it costs an arm and a leg

paulapoo · 06-12-2008, 06:04 AM

we do it at my work. I've only had armpits done so far and it's already started growing back. The esthetician says it takes 5 or so treatments to get complete removal with none growing back. I'm on a mission to have my bikini and legs done. It would be great to not have to shave legs.

celstu1 · 06-12-2008, 06:50 AM

Veet works really good... its just hard for legs and bikini line bc you gotta stand almost spread eagle to make sure you dont smear it. Then just stand there for 10 mins... try a strip if its not long enough, stand there another 10 mins. It can be just too time consuming.

I absolutely LOVE the Intuition razor for woman. I think it lasts a long time, it shaves sooo smooth and the soap around it leaves your legs feeling sooo nice & smooth. ON CVS.com (local pharamacy here) 3 refill cartridges is $10. But they do last for a long time each.

Chrissy0277 · 06-12-2008, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by kdlmon

I use the Venus too. So expensive!!! I used to live near a KMART that actually kept the razors locked up. You had to find an employee and have them unlock the razor case.

I tried the last time I bought razors was the venus disposable ones and they work really well. I used to use the venus (ughh I forget the name its the vibrating one lol) and when I went to buy refills last time the price went up on them again so I bought the 3 pack disposable venus ones they were cheaper then my others. I like them alot but the handle is alot lighter then Im used to but Im fine with it now

TatumsMom · 06-12-2008, 07:22 AM

I actually noticed the Veet strips a few weeks ago at the store and considered buying those for my oldest daughter (for the bikini area) but haven't yet. They work well??

mminichan · 06-12-2008, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by paulapoo

we do it at my work. I've only had armpits done so far and it's already started growing back. The esthetician says it takes 5 or so treatments to get complete removal with none growing back. I'm on a mission to have my bikini and legs done. It would be great to not have to shave legs.

how much does it cost to get armpits hair remove???

mminichan · 06-12-2008, 09:03 AM

Generally speaking, I don't like those one that have soap attached to it! They always fall out after couple shaves!

chachi · 06-12-2008, 09:04 AM

I use daisy disposables

mkawczak · 06-12-2008, 09:14 AM

I too use the Schick Intuition. I love it. You need no shaving gel/lotion My daughter and I use it,and the replacement although are expensive, I also buy at CVS and they keep track of my spending,and I get coupons,so they end up being free or next to nothing!!!

MyLadies · 06-12-2008, 03:29 PM

I guess I'm lucky. I use 99cent shave cream, and have a big packet of Gillette Disposables that may last me 2 years. I don't need to shave but once a week or less. I don't grow leg hair too quickly. I don't need nuthin' fancy, my skins not sensitive.

Safire · 06-12-2008, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by nancyfancypants

I really love the Schick Intuition with the soap on it because shaving is so quick, but the refills for that cost a mint, too. If I ever hit the PowerBall, it's laser removal for me!

BTW, anyone remember that medieval torture device from the 80's called the Epilady that ripped the hair out by the roots? (shuddering at the thought)

I'm with you! I love Intuition - the blades cost a bit but you save on shaving cream since it has the lotion built in. Love that I can just keep it in the shower and grab it for a quick shave - no prep work required.

And yeah, I had an Epilady too back in the day. *shudder*

paulapoo · 06-12-2008, 06:02 PM

I'll find out how much it costs tomorrow, Minichan. then I'll let you know. Our office is in Avon.

Ashley V · 06-12-2008, 06:10 PM

I use a the men's fusion razor. I have issues with women's razors. They never cut close enough and my skin is really sensitive. The only thing I've been happy with is the Fusion.

06-12-2008, 05:32 AM	#17
TatumsMom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: TX Posts: 2,799	My husband and I use the Mach 3 ones and they are expensive too! I've often wondered if the cheapie disposal ones would do just as well. I just haven't used one of those in years. My daughters (ages 12 & 14) both use Veet and seem to be happy with it. As clumsy as my oldest is, I'm afraid to put a razor in her hand! LOL I remember all too well those behind the ankle nicks I used to get in the shower that would bleed forever! My best friend had laser hair removal on her legs, bikini and underarm areas. I am SO jealous! But since it doesn't work well on blonde hair, that option is not so good for me anyway. On the upside though, I've noticed that as I get older, the hair doesn't grow as fast or thick. Hmmmm.... one of the "good" things about aging??? And yes, I remember the Epilady very well!! I was a teenager and just had to save up and buy one. It was torture..... as was the wax mess I tried a few years ago. Luckily my hubby doesn't mind so much when I get stubbly! Oh, and just a tip...... I have found that if I use Paul Mitchell conditioner on my bikini area (with a razor), I don't have those horrible ingrown hairs like just shaving with shaving cream in the shower. I wait until I'm ready to put my bikini on and do it then. It works really great! __________________ ~ Angie

06-12-2008, 06:04 AM	#19
paulapoo Blessed by Otis & Ollie Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Plainfield, Indiana Posts: 2,884	we do it at my work. I've only had armpits done so far and it's already started growing back. The esthetician says it takes 5 or so treatments to get complete removal with none growing back. I'm on a mission to have my bikini and legs done. It would be great to not have to shave legs. __________________ ~Paula~ proud mommy of ~Otis (yorkie) & Oliver (shih-poo)

06-12-2008, 06:50 AM	#20
celstu1 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 10,534	Veet works really good... its just hard for legs and bikini line bc you gotta stand almost spread eagle to make sure you dont smear it. Then just stand there for 10 mins... try a strip if its not long enough, stand there another 10 mins. It can be just too time consuming. I absolutely LOVE the Intuition razor for woman. I think it lasts a long time, it shaves sooo smooth and the soap around it leaves your legs feeling sooo nice & smooth. ON CVS.com (local pharamacy here) 3 refill cartridges is $10. But they do last for a long time each. __________________ “Petting, scratching, and cuddling a dog could be as soothing to the mind and heart as deep meditation and almost as good for the soul as prayer.” ― Dean Koontz

06-12-2008, 07:22 AM	#22
TatumsMom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: TX Posts: 2,799	I actually noticed the Veet strips a few weeks ago at the store and considered buying those for my oldest daughter (for the bikini area) but haven't yet. They work well?? __________________ ~ Angie

06-12-2008, 09:04 AM	#25
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	I use daisy disposables __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

06-12-2008, 09:03 AM	#24
mminichan Slave to Princess Chloe Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 1,258	Generally speaking, I don't like those one that have soap attached to it! They always fall out after couple shaves!

06-12-2008, 09:14 AM	#26
mkawczak Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 1,320 Blog Entries: 3	Razor "BURN" I too use the Schick Intuition. I love it. You need no shaving gel/lotion My daughter and I use it,and the replacement although are expensive, I also buy at CVS and they keep track of my spending,and I get coupons,so they end up being free or next to nothing!!! __________________ N.Y. 'S FINESTPONGO,AIDEN,HARLEY, KI-KI ,GARFIELD ,MINI-ME

06-12-2008, 03:29 PM	#27
MyLadies No Longer a Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Washington State Posts: 1,218	I guess I'm lucky. I use 99cent shave cream, and have a big packet of Gillette Disposables that may last me 2 years. I don't need to shave but once a week or less. I don't grow leg hair too quickly. I don't need nuthin' fancy, my skins not sensitive.

06-12-2008, 06:02 PM	#29
paulapoo Blessed by Otis & Ollie Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Plainfield, Indiana Posts: 2,884	I'll find out how much it costs tomorrow, Minichan. then I'll let you know. Our office is in Avon. __________________ ~Paula~ proud mommy of ~Otis (yorkie) & Oliver (shih-poo)

06-12-2008, 06:10 PM	#30
Ashley V ♥ Chip ♥ Smokey ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Leesburg Posts: 3,835	I use a the men's fusion razor. I have issues with women's razors. They never cut close enough and my skin is really sensitive. The only thing I've been happy with is the Fusion. __________________ ~~ Chip ~~ Smokey ~*~ My heart is wrapped around their little paws Karley Marissa born 1/20/12 weighing 8 lbs 11 oz and 21.5 inches long