I have a Braun epilator. For me it done what I had hoped it would do. I can go for two weeks between epilation.

Cindy

Quote from: cindybc on April 25, 2008, 11:56:33 AM
I have a Braun epilator. For me it done what I had hoped it would do. I can go for two weeks between epilation.

Cindy

Thank you so much Cindy. I can now order one with more confidence that it will work for me.
Louise x

my least favorite part of my face would be my forehead, its more flatter like a more masculine forehead instead of round like a feminine forehead. at least my hairline is nice & round tho. i just cut bangs low & straight across or side swept though, bangs seemed like a much easier, painless & inexpensive alternative to skull reconstruction surgery 

& for body i overall like it, but if i had to pick the most masculine trait is probably my feet look kind of big in comparison to the rest of my body lol, plus i love cute shoes which i guess draws attention to them  overall i wouldnt say i hate them tho

Quote from: cindybc on April 25, 2008, 11:56:33 AM
I have a Braun epilator. For me it done what I had hoped it would do. I can go for two weeks between epilation.

I can vouch for the Braun with the revolving "tweezers" .... used to work a treat on my legs.  Way too painful for chest hair !

Stopped using it when I transitioned as I wanted to let hair grow out to be lasered.  Only got round to laser clearing my arms, but after four years of HRT most my hair has gone (!), chest and abdomen totally clear, leg hair really fine and feminine .... about the same as most women of my age.

My worst feature ....

Without a doubt my huge "Dumbo" ears 

If they were small and cute I'd have my hair tied back all the time, as I have a good face.

Laura x

i think i'm at the perfect age for hormones, but it's making me mad that my parents have known about me for three years and they haven't even looked into it. the only thing they did was push testosterone shots on me that i refused.

Hi Laura Eva B
That is about the way it worked for me, HRT got rid of most of my body hair after time along with some help from the epilator. It certainly feels nice not having a fur coat under my clothes anymore. I also wanted to mention that you look really good hon, I mean it. You have certainly got some wonderful results from HRT and whatever else you may have used. I used Mary Kay products for a lot of years which is good in keeping the skin smooth. I don't look my age, here is a recent photo of me. Some think I am still in my early fifties and some in my late forties.




Cindy



Posted on: April 28, 2008, 04:09:47 PM

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Hi Princess honey I really wish I knew what to say that would be of any help to you. For as long as you are under the care and supervision of your parents, unfortunately they pretty well rule over what you feel are your  needs and wants and they will make the final decisions. Until such a time you are no longer under their care. All I can see as to what you can do for now is to show them how much you are hurting from this (GID) and that your need to speak to a professional therapist, in their presents if need be for the first couple sessions.

Cindy

My forehead... ill probably need FFS for it.

My nose!  And I would like to have my lips plumped.  Of course I would like to have no hair loss either.

Kristi

I don't know if I've mentioned... My eyebrows are actually very masculine and defining. I kind of like their expressive value, but its so masculine...

High cheekbones too...

My belly its not too bad and
my hairy chest means I'm unable to look in mirror without shirt on without being disgusted by what i see.
which is strange because my beard is the only thing i like about my body.
will hormones effect body/facial hair?

Hi  Kikly Estrogen will thin out body hair to a greater degree after a couple of years or so but then I gritted my teeth and used the epilator to finish the job on the arm and body. It does hurt at first but as you get used to it and the hairs begin to thin down you will only feel a slight plucking. It's well worth it.

As for facial hair I really don't know of anything else besides electrolysis or laser. Or use Vaniqa. It comes a cream in tubes.

Thank goodness Susan's back on. Didn't realise how boring it is just sitting around doin nothin. Well Wing Walker and I went to get our nails done and had fun telling jokes then we left there and went to the A&W to have a whistle dog and poutine. "Hee, hee, hee." Sometimes it pays to pretend to be a little girl again.

Cindy 

Either I'm so pale I can see the vein in my leg, or they are really sticking out a lot. I don't really like it... I don't want to look like some old bird grandmother....

Quote from: deviousxen on May 04, 2008, 06:45:41 PM
Either I'm so pale I can see the vein in my leg, or they are really sticking out a lot. I don't really like it... I don't want to look like some old bird grandmother....

I think it depends on several factors: one is skin tone. Another is probably related to genetics, some people's veins are more visable than others', and also fat tissue it think--that's why they are more visable on men.
I have rather visable veins on my breast and I don't really like that either...

The obvious but that will change very soon & then everything will be the way it should have been.

Quote from: deviousxen on April 28, 2008, 11:49:30 PM
I don't know if I've mentioned... My eyebrows are actually very masculine and defining. I kind of like their expressive value, but its so masculine...

High cheekbones too...

I think trimming eyebrows, especially in the area between the eyebrow and the eye, will make them look more feminine. I regulary root out fine hairs in the lower part of my eyebrows.

Barbie~~

Quote from: barbie on May 05, 2008, 07:55:23 AM
I think trimming eyebrows, especially in the area between the eyebrow and the eye, will make them look more feminine. I regulary root out fine hairs in the lower part of my eyebrows.
Barbie~~

I agree, Barbie.  If you have never done it before, have them professionally done.  I just did this for the first time last week.  It is cheap to do.  That way you will know how they are supposed to look, and can keep them that way if you desire.They are so much easier to deal with now, I am kicking myself for not doing it sooner.

Quote from: cindybc on April 28, 2008, 04:18:04 PM



Cindy

A little off-topic but I have to say it - you look SO HAPPY to be who you are in this picture Cindy!

Louise x

I am hon, from that day 8 years ago when I walked out of my apartment to be full time I had that song Harper Valley PTA in my mind and walked proud. I went to work for my first day as Cindy and not a soul said anything it remained that way for six years when I was retired. Now I work in a woman's shelter her in BC over 100 women go through this shelter everyday.

I always cared for those in need for a good many years then decided twenty years ago well before I was Cindy that I wanted to be social worker. Probably my favorite song when I would think about being a lady.
I got me a good imagination and it has never failed me.



Cindy

Quote from: Kristi on May 05, 2008, 10:05:15 AM

I agree, Barbie.  If you have never done it before, have them professionally done.  I just did this for the first time last week.  It is cheap to do.  That way you will know how they are supposed to look, and can keep them that way if you desire.They are so much easier to deal with now, I am kicking myself for not doing it sooner.

Kristie, I have never done it professionally. I trim my eyebrows 1-3 times per week by myself. It's a kind of pastime to me.

To have them professionally done, should you visit at least once per week? I have a laser hair remover for home use, but never tried for eyebrows.

Barbie~~

Posted on: May 10, 2008, 10:43:08 AM

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Quote from: cindybc on April 28, 2008, 04:18:04 PM
I don't look my age, here is a recent photo of me. Some think I am still in my early fifties and some in my late forties.

About 2 weeks ago, I met about 100 alumni of my elementary school for the first time in about 30 years. I am in mid 40's. A few looked like 30's or 50's. One friend even looked like 60's: he will have her first grandson hopefully this year. My youngest daughter is just 4 years old, and I think she keeps me looking younger than my friends of the same age. I guess aging speed tends to depend on the situation or the role of people.

I sometimes are afraid of looking too old. I try to massage my face more frequently. I apply skin lotion to my skin every night.

You look beautiful, Cindy.

Barbie~~

Quote from: barbie on May 10, 2008, 11:00:03 AM
I have a laser hair remover for home use, but never tried for eyebrows.

Barbie~

Don't even think about using a home laser hair remover anywhere close to your eyes. Most have safeguards built in to ensure they cannot operated unless in close contact with the skin, but eyes are far to precious to take any chances.
Louise