leg-shaving problems...

[Calisti]

Um, hi everyone...

My legs look like a shag-pile rug, so getting rid of the hair is a top priority of mine. I'm shaving them while I look something a little more permanent (and get up the guts to try it,) but I can't shave above my knees without getting a huge, horrible rash. Does anyone have any tips for me?

P.S: I'm sorry if this is the wrong board to be posting this in. I've never used a forum before this one...

[Nikki_W]

I had the same problem, me and razors mix very poorly. I switched to epilating my legs and haven't had any more problems.

[Dweia]

Instead of wax, you could try sugaring..

[chunk]

I hate shaving my legs.

Most women only shave their calves. I suppose if you want to revel in all things wonderfully feminine and completely shave your legs then I can't help. I also get ingrown hairs on my thighs. Is there something online? I'm sure its common.

I'm scared to ask what epilating means... 

Chunk.

[Gabrielle]

I used to get razor burn on the inner thighs until they got used to it.  I also shaved with the grain of the hair, which on your thigh normally goes in different directions over the entire thighs.

[Rachel]

the only real problem i have is that when i shave my legs, the back of the legs hurt the next day as the hairs grow back out.....it really is a bummer

[Kate]

the only real problem i have is that when i shave my legs, the back of the legs hurt the next day as the hairs grow back out.....it really is a bummer

Eeek, I know, I itch/hurt like MAD when it's growing back in.

And yet, for whatever reason, when I use an epilator to rip em out, it's fine... even when it grows back eventually.

I do it so rarely though... like get in the "hmmm, you know what I haven't done in awhile?" mood like every few months... I wonder if maybe you get used to it if done regularly?

Kate

[Rachel]

the only real problem i have is that when i shave my legs, the back of the legs hurt the next day as the hairs grow back out.....it really is a bummer

Eeek, I know, I itch/hurt like MAD when it's growing back in.

And yet, for whatever reason, when I use an epilator to rip em out, it's fine... even when it grows back eventually.

I do it so rarely though... like get in the "hmmm, you know what I haven't done in awhile?" mood like every few months... I wonder if maybe you get used to it if done regularly?

Kate

i actually wanted to test the whole it will feel better when done regularly theory.

one question though......what is epilating?

[Kate]

one question though......what is epilating?

A mechanical torture device designed by sadists that also happens to remove hair REALLY well.

Kidding.. kidding... I think.

It's a small electronic gadget about the size of an electric razor. Most have a rotating barrel at one end with a gazillion little embedded tweezers which open and close as it spins.

Bottom line is you run it over any hair-covered surface, just as you would a razor, and it grabs and RIPS out the hairs as it goes.

Oh, it hurts pretty bad. But you're perfectly smooth for days/weeks.

Kate

[Rachel]

well welly well well
hehe sorry A Clockwork Orange....im full of movie/tv/game quotes

sounds kind of painfull, but could be easier, and as you said it doesnt hurt you when  it is growing back which would be a blessing.

how much do these things usually cost?

[Jillieann Rose]

Yes Kate it is

A mechanical torture device designed by sadists that also happens to remove hair REALLY well.

And is much better than shaving although it takes more time.
Oh for me it grows back in a couple of weeks and instead of 4 or 5 like many people. But I have been using it regularly for almost a year now and the hair that is gowning back is getting lighter and finer.
Oh I use to have really hair legs from feet up. Looked more like a wild animal the a human being.

Jillieann

[Rachel]

why must you all make this torture device look so appealing...hehe

[michael 19 jones]

Instead of wax, you could try sugaring..

what is sugaring???

[Dweia]

Instead of wax, you could try sugaring..

what is sugaring???

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sugaring_(epilation)

Actually I tried it to my arms and they were nice and soft about 3 weeks..

[seldom]

one question though......what is epilating?

A mechanical torture device designed by sadists that also happens to remove hair REALLY well.

Kidding.. kidding... I think.

It's a small electronic gadget about the size of an electric razor. Most have a rotating barrel at one end with a gazillion little embedded tweezers which open and close as it spins.

Bottom line is you run it over any hair-covered surface, just as you would a razor, and it grabs and RIPS out the hairs as it goes.

Oh, it hurts pretty bad. But you're perfectly smooth for days/weeks.

Kate

As silly as it sounds the more you use it the less it hurts.  I have been using one for more than a year and a half.  I use a weird combination of electric razors an epilator and a regular razor.  Am I completely psychotic about being hair free, absolutely.  Will I probably laser/electro every inch of my body...yup.  I hate every hair not on the top of my head. 

Believe it or not it has helped me gain a much higher pain tolerance.  I also have noticed a very nice improvement in thinner hairs. 

[Kate]

As silly as it sounds the more you use it the less it hurts.

Funny you'd post this now, as I just today *finally* did my legs again - it's been a months. Yea, I know, ewwww...

Oh, the pain. The PAIN!

But yes, I agree: the more you do it, the less it hurts. Both from there simply being less to rip out, and the hairs become a bit finer over time since you're damaging them slightly when you rip them out.

Kate

[Jillieann Rose]

As silly as it sounds the more you use it the less it hurts.  I have been using one for more than a year and a half.  I use a weird combination of electric razors an epilator and a regular razor.  Am I completely psychotic about being hair free, absolutely.

Amy T. it doesn't sound silly to me.
I been using an epilator and a regular shaver for over a year and yes it hurt very little anymore and the hairs are lighter and fewer. Ya!

I hate every hair not on the top of my head. 

Me too. I have to force myself not to do it to often. I got so bad ingrown hairs when I was doing it every other day. Now it's just twice a week with some touch up in between. 

Jillieann

[Attis]

I might get an epilator only because shaving tends to leave my legs dry. :-S

Any brands you all suggest I look into?

-- Brede

[Kimberly]

Erm, I think I would suggest a cheap one initially. Basically to see if the arrangement works out for you. I do not use mine all THAT much so I am happy I did not pay much for it.

[greg-unknown]

Um, hi everyone...

My legs look like a shag-pile rug, so getting rid of the hair is a top priority of mine. I'm shaving them while I look something a little more permanent (and get up the guts to try it,) but I can't shave above my knees without getting a huge, horrible rash. Does anyone have any tips for me?

P.S: I'm sorry if this is the wrong board to be posting this in. I've never used a forum before this one...

well, im not an mtf i can help in this department. the more soap you use and the more you lather up the hair, the easier it is to shave, and your legs will come out softer and smoother too