I always remember the first time of shaving my legs. I felt so nice, sensations I had never had, coursed through me. Can't explain it as it was a very physical rather than mental sensation. Now a days its just routine. Just another thing you do in the shower. Part of being me.

How is the new house? I saw the response over the problems in getting furniture in, that sounds nutty .

Have you a job in the new area? Sorry maybe I should pm but I'm cooking a pie and responding and doing several things.

Hugs

Cindy

I'm getting more into using the epilator now that I've done some waxing - I can do my legs and arms, and tonight I did my belly, but the chest is still very painful as I'm very sensitive there. And the Brazilian region will take quite a run up too! Worth it though, it seems to upset my skin a lot less than the cold wax does. I have to put the stereo on loud when I'm using it, because I'm self-conscious about the neighbours hearing it!

Oh and a couple of very persistent builders managed to get my loom around the staircase dogleg with minimum impact on the paintwork, so now all my weaving gear is ready to roll, huzzah!

Just ordered an epilator myself, I don't know if it has been reviewed here (epilady sport - which got good reviews elsewhere), but I will put it to work on the arms and legs mostly.

Soon, my polywonderful friend, we shall enjoy the same delicious pain!

"It Gets Better"

Maybe I'm just a sooky lala but I can't handle epilating more than my legs. I tried honest. 

Karen.

Doing my belly was the hardest - and I haven't even got to my chest yet, which is going to be no fun at all. Hence the awaiting gin smoothie - for medicinal purposes. I'll have to wait a while to see if my new fella is into helping me wax my back (I don't think I'd ever let anyone else loose on me with an epilator!)

It does get easier each time, as there are less hairs to be yanked. I think when I did my belly, I broke a lot of hairs because I was pussyfooting, so there'll be more to keep doing there.

Meanwhile, I have my first electrolysis session this Wednesday (should have been last week, but I had a heavy cold, and didn't fancy sneezing in the middle of a follicle burn). We've done a deal on having hour-long sessions, but I'll have to see how often I can tolerate it, and how long it takes my face to recover from each session. I wish this didn't matter so much, but it really does, I have to get it done. HRT/AA really can't happen soon enough.

I got my back waxed yesterday in a salon I was amazed by how little pain their was. My laser on the face was agony, but no choice. But using an epilator, I tried, Oh no, way to much.

Haven't caught up with the new boyfriend, gossip please.

Cindy

"New boyfriend" is a bit pre-emptive, but definitely going to happen . We're waving our diaries at each other from afar at the moment, trying to plan a more 'intimate' meeting. He lives an hour's drive away from me. It's probably going to be frustrating to begin with, not getting to spend time together too often.

Sounds wonderful.

You lucky girl, you know what guys are like he'll be around in seconds for a home cooked meal

Hugs

Cindy

Haha! Yep, the way to a man's heart begins with his belly

Well that works for me, because a (slim) man's belly is pretty much my favourite part of him .

Well, me vs. epilator round one:

I got both forearms done, they both feel sunburnt! Stuck through it though, my s.o. Felt my arms arms and wants to use it now! They are unique torture devices, but if you just do it, the payoff is very nice

let us know if electro is similar!

I had my first electrolysis session yesterday, an hour, plus another laser zap to my top lip and sideburns. I took a couple of codeine tablets beforehand, which helped a lot, but it really wasn't that painful, it mostly just felt like tweezing hairs, apart from a few that were more painful than that because they were right over a nerve. But I'm beginning to realise just how long this is going to take - looking in the mirror after an hour of this I couldn't see any difference at all . Hey ho.

I tried epilating my chest, but it was too painful, so I'm sticking with cold wax at the moment, which is pretty effective now that I've done it twice and there are less hairs to pull. It's still quite sore for a couple of days afterwards (as are my arms after epilation - they look spotty and blotchy for a few days before recovering). It's such a relief to be smooth, though.

I have been using VEET then epilating, and going over the area every few days to get the new growth, once it is all plucked out I can go to once a week and it isn't that bad but, the pain level can be through the roof the first time on some areas.

The easiest place for me was my lower legs, but going above the knees was a definite increase in pain level. The chest though, that is a hard area to deal with, I still haven't figured out what to do about the pain there.

Quote from: Padma on June 16, 2011, 02:41:29 AM
I had my first electrolysis session yesterday, an hour, plus another laser zap to my top lip and sideburns. I took a couple of codeine tablets beforehand, which helped a lot, but it really wasn't that painful, it mostly just felt like tweezing hairs, apart from a few that were more painful than that because they were right over a nerve. But I'm beginning to realise just how long this is going to take - looking in the mirror after an hour of this I couldn't see any difference at all . Hey ho.

I tried epilating my chest, but it was too painful, so I'm sticking with cold wax at the moment, which is pretty effective now that I've done it twice and there are less hairs to pull. It's still quite sore for a couple of days afterwards (as are my arms after epilation - they look spotty and blotchy for a few days before recovering). It's such a relief to be smooth, though.

Have you noticed any difference at all with the laser? I know it can take multiple visits... No way I'm using the epilator on anything other than my arms and legs!

Quote from: Adele on June 16, 2011, 03:02:29 AM
I'm kinda nervous to try the epilator on my arms. Everywhere else is fine, but then again, everywhere else is covered up, too. I usually wind up with red spots and ugliness after epilating, and I really don't want to be flashing that stuff around on my arms for days afterwards. :/

After waking up today I only see a slight redness and have some sensitivity on my arms. It was painful, very painful, worse than getting a tattoo. I will go over it again in about three days (sunday), and hopefully once a week or so thereafter.

Quote from: EmmaM on June 16, 2011, 10:05:13 AM
Have you noticed any difference at all with the laser? I know it can take multiple visits... No way I'm using the epilator on anything other than my arms and legs!

Yes, but since I'd only had 2 sessions before, the dark hair at different stages of cycle has now come up. I had a couple of
months where I didn't seem to have any dark hair on my upper lip any more, but now it's dark again and just been zapped.

I'm pleasantly surprised - the electrolysist gave me the impression my face would be very sore and read after the session, but it's barely noticeable today. PRominsing!

Hi Padma

We seem to be on a similar timeline at the moment, so I read your posts with interest! I started with laser on my face, as I figured this was the one area where shaving just wasn't going to cut it, it you'll pardon the pun.

Before starting laser, I looked like desperate dan a few hours after shaving, and was never clean shaven regardless of what I tried. Laser has been really effective for me, my photo was taken not long after my second session, and I had
my 4th one yesterday. What it has done is shown how much grey is in my facial hair, mainly on my chin and neck, so electrolysis is the next stop for me.

I also have an epilator, and can just about get away with it on my arms, lower legs and front of my thighs, but the back of my thighs is torture, and I managed about 4 seconds around my bikini line... :-/ Hopefully HRT will thin out some of my
body hair...

One thing I would recommend for those who are struggling to afford laser is using Groupon/KGB/Livingsocial or similar sites. I am also now having my chest and underarms lasered (as I couldnt bear the pain of epilating there!), and the 6 sessions cost £120 in total! In the London listings, Laser or IPL comes up at least
once a week, and you just have to be choosy about the provider you pick.



The things we do for beauty!

Yeah, Groupon etc. are thinner on the ground out here in the sticks, and it all seems to be golf rounds and makeovers. Keeping an eye out for lasers .

Im not in London, but close enough to take advantage without it being a massive chore getting there and back.

I think it is now about 6 weeks since my last laser and no signs of dark hair. Some light blond stuff that is easily got rid of.  I think I had seven sessions in total. Chest and tummy are also totally free.

I'm Happy, and has made a big change in confidence and presentation.

Cindy