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So, I have been shaving my legs for quite some time and I'm tired of the nicks, cuts, and razor burn. As a MTF, I'm lucky that I have very little body hair, but still have some leg hair. So, I decided to try Nair, which I researched a long time ago and decided against it. WOW ... it rocks, for me. I get some have had bad experiences which is why for years I never tried it. But, I finally did and at least for me, it took all the hair, and no razor burn, nicks or cuts! My legs look awesome! :) Just an FYI if like me you had been turned off by past reports on the product. I suggest if you try it, do a small test area first to make sure you don't have any reactions. Throwing my razors away!

Thanks, may try it.

Josie Ann

You know, I've been a bit bugged by how long it takes me to shave my legs after starting a few weeks ago: I have to make several passes with an electric shaver, because I never had a normal razor or anything like that growing up without any real parental guidance.  I've been thinking of just buying some depilatory cream and knocking out of the way like that...  Last time I tried that on my face, it didn't really break up the hair like it was supposed to, but maybe I'll give it another go...

Which of the many Nair products did you use for your legs?


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I used Nair years ago after shaving my legs as an amateur racing cyclist for a few years.  I used to be pretty quick and rarely nicked myself, but wanted to see if there was an easier way.

How do you get away from the smell of it?  It worked well enough, but everyone knew I used it and even after sweating through a race and showering we could still smell it...

I used Nair and absolutely hated it. Would not recommend


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Glad it's working for you. Tried it years ago , couldn't stand the smell and a week later the ingrown hairs were horrible.

Veet works better and doesn't smell or burn like Nair does, me and my wife found that at Walmart.

Princess, don't use Nair on your face!

Jessica, I'm using Nair "Softening Baby Oil."

I really didn't have an odor problem after use. After i removed the product and hair, I rinsed in the shower really well, and after drying applied some Jergens skin lotion.

I know these types of products don't work for all, which is why I waited so long to try it, and I'll post if any problems appear over the next several days.  :)

When I have a few spare bucks extra I really enjoy going to get my legs waxed.  Its lasts a while, isn't that painful, is private, and feels fantastic.  I prefer European Wax Center, I tried going for one that was a bit less once and will never make that mistake again.  Just my two cents on hair removal. 

Quote from: Sinclair on September 03, 2016, 07:49:45 PM
Princess, don't use Nair on your face!

...why not?  That's where tried it before, and aside from being ineffective, it didn't hurt me or anything...

Strange, but for me one of the small benefits of being over 60 is that genetically I seem to produce far, far less leg hair. I used to have more leg hair, but very little now other than just under my knee cap. I have a very easy time shaving the rest off. My trouble instead is varicose veins. Win some, lose some.
But I do believe I still have rather nice legs. Now if only the skin below my chin on my neck wasn't so loose.

I was always having to shave my legs and just got sick of it.

Laser

No regrowth, odd hares left but easily dealt with.
No stubble no nasty creams or pain of waxing.
Smooth as silk and the only way to go.

Had 4-5 treatments and never looked back
No more Neanderthal legs for me.

Quote from: Jenny07 on September 04, 2016, 03:25:36 AM
I was always having to shave my legs and just got sick of it.

Laser

No regrowth, odd hares left but easily dealt with.
No stubble no nasty creams or pain of waxing.
Smooth as silk and the only way to go.

Had 4-5 treatments and never looked back
No more Neanderthal legs for me.

VERY happy with laser.  Before I started my laser treatments, I tried various chemical methods but always came back to my epilator.  I got that really nice smooth feel without the mess of shaving, waxing or "Nairing." I'm not sure why depilating never gets as many mentions, but it might be worth a try. 

L

Dayta, do you have a brand of epilator you recommend?  I've looked into it before, and I can't remember why I decided against it.

No matter(no laser or Electrolysis yet) what I use, I always feel stubbly afterwards.  I'm hoping that HRT will help make the hairs a bit finer so they aren't so scratchy after I'm done shaving, Nairing, or waxing.

depending on my mood and the time i have
i use either wax, veet or a shaver
i must admit i get the best results from waxing

Alice x

I no longer shave or wax after treating my legs with Tria home laser a few years ago.
Shaving and Nair can cause ingrowth of hair, which can be painful and cause pimples.

I am considering another Tria as the battery of the Tria was already dead and I need to remove hairs in my bikini area and a few remaining hairs in my body.

barbie~~

Quote from: kasspurple on September 04, 2016, 09:59:21 AM
Dayta, do you have a brand of epilator you recommend?  I've looked into it before, and I can't remember why I decided against it.

I was using a Braun Silk Epil Xelle (not sure which generation it is, we bought it about a year and a half ago, I think).  I haven't picked it up in a while, as I have maybe 2 more laser sessions or so.  But it gives a great feel without the muss and fuss.  Good luck! 

L

Quote from: barbie on September 04, 2016, 12:16:41 PMI no longer shave or wax after treating my legs with Tria home laser a few years ago.

You know, I've been thinking of doing this myself: I have very pale skin and very dark hairs...  Anyone else here think it's a good choice?

Quote from: barbie on September 04, 2016, 12:16:41 PM
I no longer shave or wax after treating my legs with Tria home laser a few years ago.

What has been your experience using the Tria, Barbie?  I've not seen that option before, and while its a bit pricey it might be worth saving up for.

Is it easy to use? 

Quote from: kasspurple on September 04, 2016, 03:48:52 PM
What has been your experience using the Tria, Barbie?  I've not seen that option before, and while its a bit pricey it might be worth saving up for.

Is it easy to use?

It is easy, but requires a lot of patience. For me, it took about 2 years to remove most of my leg hairs by using Tria once every 2 weeks. As hair regenerate and grow in every 2 months, you need to treat every hair by Tria in two months. You can not treat all hairs within one day. You may mark and remember the part you already treated, and move to the next part. After reading the user's manual, you can figure out the cycle of hair regrowth.

A merit of Tria is that you can treat whenever you have leisure time, and no need of appointment.

A past discussion on Tria: https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php?topic=136864.90


barbie~~

I shave or epilate, the rest of me get's waxed but not my legs. I sort of like the ritual of leg shaving, no idea why.

I have heard that Nair has improved their formula and the smell. Did anyone else hear that?

Quote from: RobynD on September 05, 2016, 04:27:42 PM
I shave or epilate, the rest of me get's waxed but not my legs. I sort of like the ritual of leg shaving, no idea why.

I have heard that Nair has improved their formula and the smell. Did anyone else hear that?

Nair stinks, at least to my nose, but it says it is supposed to smell better, so if it smells better than it did it must have been truly horrible before.

Does laser permanently remove hair?  I keep hearing both yes and no.

If the new stuff is a better smell than the old stuff, then it still stinks really bad!  I have seen the results of laser with several friends that have had their legs done and after several sessions, the hair is gone.

If you can't afford the laser, I'd recommend the Braun epilator. I tried veet and nair but it seemed like a recurring cost that didn't last long enough. Now I just use the epilator every once in a while.

Yesterday I ordered my 2nd Tria through the web site here. It is about US$ 500 here. The 4 X model is supposedly more powerful than the previous one. I need to remove hair in my bikini area and some remaining hairs in my arm pits and other areas.

Epilators also cause ingrowth of hair.

Tria seems not to be for everyone, but it was very efficient and effective for my body (black hair and relatively fair skin color in fall and winter).

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7479/28320111933_a1e32054f7_o.jpg)

barbie~~

Just an update ...

Nair does work, I had no negative effects. But, I'm back to shaving, it's more effective and if you use a good razor, no problems. I have very little body hair, and I find the Bic disposable 4 blade razor works well. No nicks or cuts so far. I have been back and forth on this for years, but like someone mentioned, I enjoy the bath tub time to shave. Nair is a bit more frantic, as you have to get it off pretty fast. I don't need hair removal on my legs as I have pretty much normal girl leg hair. I only need to shave about once a month.

I wax most of the hair I want removed but I also have an epilator which I was mostly using on my arms. Recently I have started doing other areas as well. The prevention of ingrown hairs is largely a skin care thing... exfoliate exfoliate exfoliate!! You may still get some but it should reduce them dramatically. My epilator is the Braun Silk epil 7. it works pretty good but is a little pricier. it comes with different heads which are supposed to make it easier to do some areas but I found one works pretty good for everything I do.

I had a reaction to Nair a long time ago and haven't tried it again. that experience has sort of put me of all the creams and what not.

I also have a Tria and it has worked great for me. My approach which is totally not following the instructions but.. I get everything waxed and then I do it a couple time a week for 2-3 weeks. Starting towards the end of the first week after waxing. I know this sounds counter productive but my reasoning is that although the tria is supposed to be the most powerful home laser... it still isn't as powerful as commerial units. so If I can get the hairs when they are just starting to grow back it will work better. so far I've seen about a 90% reduction in hair where I have used it. I also have always been naturally not very hairy. the big downside is it has small head which makes doing large areas more time consuming and tedious then larger devices. I also have a lot of little blonde hairs in certain areas which it doesn't do anything to.

My little disclaimer to the above is that not following manufactures instructions may be dangerous and cause injury or other unwanted affects. Be careful and use your discretion.