Quote from: Kristi on January 11, 2008, 11:58:30 PM
back hair. That is really tough to reach to get rid of by any method. 

One thing I've done is learn hatha yoga to be flexible enough to reach my arms behind my back when waxing. And using a big mirror.
Also, I sometimes have my friend do my back. But for the times when I have to get it done NOW, and she isn't available, I can do my own back. Although it isn't the most efficient when I do it myself,

Quote from: Renate on January 11, 2008, 10:48:14 PM
I use an ancient rotating spring Epilady.  I wanted to buy this new model for Christmas
but didn't have the necessary cash.  I've read good reviews, it's supposed to be quiet.

Epilady Legend rechargeable epilator
Renate

It may be quiet...but when I use one..I am not!

Ouch!

Quote from: gothique11 on December 17, 2007, 06:18:20 PM
I'm lucky that my body hair takes a long time to grow, is spaced out, and pretty fine. I admit, I get lazy and wont shave my legs for weeks. LOL (then again, it's winter, so I don't wear skirts during the winter... I'm cold enough as it is!)

Pretty much same.

I've had no electro or laser in the face, and shaving works fine, no one can tell (so yeah I didn't really have much to start with). No armpit, no chest, no back hair. Legs/thighs/arms hair is more or less normal (I don't shave arms, I do shave legs). I shave pubic hair by choice.

I've never used an epilator, and can't (and never could before) afford electrolysis. Laser risks the chance of not working completely on me. My hair is not really dark.

Quote from: Kristi on January 11, 2008, 11:58:30 PM
One thing I haven't seen anyone address is back hair. That is really tough to reach to get rid of by any method.  Anyone have any tips?  Or am I the only one trying to deal with it?


Kristi

Hey Kristi,

I saw an ad back in december for a back shaver w/ handle called "Mangroomer" (ok, sue me I didn't name the dang thing > ) it's @ 'Bed, Bath & Beyond' for $40.00.  Hope that help's. I plan on buying it too

Oh hey thanks Beth and others about the responses about the epilators.
I will difinitely be buying a Bruan.
Thanks so much!

Sara

I wouldn't use it on your face though.  The follicles are so deep that you would probably get massive amounts of ingrown hairs.  Not pretty.  As far as electrolysis is concerned I bought my own blend machine and did most of it myself.  you just have to be really carefull when you first start and also have good hand eye coordination.  If you go that route make sure to read Electrolysis, Thermolysis, and the Blend  by A.R. Hinkel who by the way made the blend machine I bought on EBay.  I paid around $600 for it and it was well worth it.  Its paid for itself many times over.

Audrey

I got a Braun 5270 Silk Epil X`elle about 3 weeks ago. I have used it quite a bit. It did break a lot of chest hair. Worked perfectily on my upper arm and parts of my fore arm. It was horribly painful on the chest and even worse around the nipple. It made tears come to my eyes. I did use it on part of my face I think my chest was more painful.

If did use this on my whole face would this make laser less effective? I'm doing laser soon as I have the cash which should be with in the next six weeks if I watch my money.

oh bought the Braun here for under $60
http://www.jr.com/JRProductPage.process?Product=4081958


Later,
Anna

From a purely tactile point of view, I would prefer waxing/sugaring over a mechanical epilator. Why? Because it's the old ripping-off-the-bandage syndrome: the quicker it's over with the better. Wax or sugar clears one big patch in less than one second, versus the epilator which sounds like an evilly slow torture device by comparison.

Quote from: Hypatia on January 21, 2008, 07:40:57 PM
From a purely tactile point of view, I would prefer waxing/sugaring over a mechanical epilator. Why? Because it's the old ripping-off-the-bandage syndrome: the quicker it's over with the better. Wax or sugar clears one big patch in less than one second, versus the epilator which sounds like an evilly slow torture device by comparison.

this would be way more effective then waterboarding

it has taken my upper chest hair the longest to be trained but it is getting there.  you can really tell the difference between a hair that was previously pulled to one that broke. the pulled ones zip out. the broken ones remind me of how bad this really hurt when i started.

Quote from: Audrey on January 21, 2008, 03:35:01 PM
I wouldn't use it on your face though.  The follicles are so deep that you would probably get massive amounts of ingrown hairs.  Not pretty.  As far as electrolysis is concerned I bought my own blend machine and did most of it myself.  you just have to be really carefull when you first start and also have good hand eye coordination.  If you go that route make sure to read Electrolysis, Thermolysis, and the Blend  by A.R. Hinkel who by the way made the blend machine I bought on EBay.  I paid around $600 for it and it was well worth it.  Its paid for itself many times over.

Audrey

oooooo ill have to look into this.... it really worked?

Quote from: funnygrl on January 20, 2008, 10:55:02 PM

Quote from: Kristi on January 11, 2008, 11:58:30 PM
One thing I haven't seen anyone address is back hair. That is really tough to reach to get rid of by any method.  Anyone have any tips?  Or am I the only one trying to deal with it?


Kristi

Hey Kristi,

I saw an ad back in december for a back shaver w/ handle called "Mangroomer" (ok, sue me I didn't name the dang thing > ) it's @ 'Bed, Bath & Beyond' for $40.00.  Hope that help's. I plan on buying it too

Ok, funnygrl!  I will see you in court.

I looked it up and they still have it.  May check into it.  Thanks.
Kristi

i have one of these.  bodygroom

it works great for my back.... for now.  eventually i want permanent  solution.

Yes beth electrolysis really works, but DONT buy one of those crappy "vector no needle deals"  they are a complete waste of money.  I have had good results from DIY electrolysis and the only scarring I have is from when I went to a "professional" and had my face fried with thermolysis.  The swelling was awful.  Needless to say I didn't go back.  Stick with the blend it works.
As for laser I think it really depends on your hair type and the laser itself, wavelength, wattage etc.  My hair is almost entirely blond so i decided to go with the time tested old fashioned electrolysis.

Audrey

Quote from: Kristi on January 21, 2008, 11:15:12 PM

Quote from: funnygrl on January 20, 2008, 10:55:02 PM

Quote from: Kristi on January 11, 2008, 11:58:30 PM
One thing I haven't seen anyone address is back hair. That is really tough to reach to get rid of by any method.  Anyone have any tips?  Or am I the only one trying to deal with it?


Kristi

Hey Kristi,

I saw an ad back in december for a back shaver w/ handle called "Mangroomer" (ok, sue me I didn't name the dang thing > ) it's @ 'Bed, Bath & Beyond' for $40.00.  Hope that help's. I plan on buying it too

Ok, funnygrl!  I will see you in court.

I looked it up and they still have it.  May check into it.  Thanks.
Kristi

I been using a spatula to put nair on my back once a month. I think i might try that mangroomer it looks interesting.