Shaving

[scuba Widow]

Do any of you ladies use the wet and dry electric razors? If so, how long do you usually get between shaves?

I am using one and it seems that I am not getting very long at all, so I was wondering if the blades are getting dull.

[Liv7301]

I used to use a wet/dry but ended up switching back to a regular disposable razor. I was never satisfied with how unclose the shave was and the battery life. As the battery drained the motor slowed and the shave was even worse.

This however was several years ago. By now I am sure the products are much better.

[Zenagirl]

Have you considered laser hair removal? I did it on my legs, underarms, and bikini line and I couldn't be happier. It doesn't remove 100% of hair, but I got a 98% removal result of all my dark hair, so I only get a stray hair now and again, which are easy to pluck or shave off once in awhile.

[scuba Widow]

Thanks!! I have not but I will give it some thought.

[savannahbell]

Originally Posted by Zenagirl

Have you considered laser hair removal? I did it on my legs, underarms, and bikini line and I couldn't be happier. It doesn't remove 100% of hair, but I got a 98% removal result of all my dark hair, so I only get a stray hair now and again, which are easy to pluck or shave off once in awhile.

Zeneagirl, how many time did you have to go back and have it done. I have been thinking about the whole laser hair removal but have always wanted to know how long it will take to have a great result. I have heard from some other people that it can take a few times. Just wondering? Thanks.

[Osprey]

I heard that too, I also heard they charge by like.. the square inch or something! Please enlighten us!

As for shaving, I use venus razors and they seem to keep me better off than any other I have tried. I just hate the cost :/

[Zenagirl]

Okay, so be warned that laser hair removal isn't cheap, but honestly, it's the best money I've spent on myself ever. The place I go does 5 sessions 6 weeks apart. They have to do multiple sessions because the hair grows is phases and you want to kill as many hairs as possible. I also got a 1 year guarantee with mine where I could go back as many times as I needed to in that year to get all the hairs.

I had amazing results from mine with only about 6 underarms hairs not being killed on each side, and they are medium brown, not the thick dark ones. On my legs I probably have 10-15 hairs not killed on each leg, again medium brown. My bikini line has stayed completely bare of hair (yay!!) with none returning.

Laser hair removal only really works with brown or black hair, so my legs are still covered with thin blonde hair, which you can't see unless you're looking. I always shave before I go on vacation, but otherwise I shave my underarms like once a month and my legs every couple of months. Worth every penny IMO.

I think prices vary by region, but I paid about $300 for my underarms and $600 for my lower legs (only have blonde hair on my thighs). I think my bikini line was about $250....but I only did the basic bikini....the Brazilian is usually quite a bit more.

[divechaplain-sara]

I've used the electric razor, but found it hard to find the replacement foil and blades that you are supposed to get. I've gone to using the Intuition razor. I really like it, seem to get a good shave with nowhere near the nicks from other razors.

[scuba Widow]

I am thinking about trying the Veet system. Has anybody heard anything about it.

[Subaqua]

I use wax or disposable razor. Never been satisfied with electric razor. I tried recently the depilatory strips (Veet) and it work out pretty good.