Ladies, an alternative to the dreaded wax?
Jan 31st 2008, 7:58 pm
#31
Crazy Cat Lady
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Re: Ladies, an alternative to the dreaded wax?
In the UK I always had my legs and bikini line waxed but, when I moved to Asia, I couldn't bear to let the leg hairs grow long enough for waxing, having bare legs all the time.
I bought an epilator but soon decided I can't torture myself (much prefer to let somebody else do it) so I reluctantly shave.
I've looked into IPL for certain areas
but they all say here that their lasers are not designed for fair skin and to get it done when I "go home". Can't seem to get through that this is home.
If we move to Sydney, I'll be looking into it again. For me, it really is the only alternative to waxing.
I bought an epilator but soon decided I can't torture myself (much prefer to let somebody else do it) so I reluctantly shave.
I've looked into IPL for certain areas
but they all say here that their lasers are not designed for fair skin and to get it done when I "go home". Can't seem to get through that this is home.If we move to Sydney, I'll be looking into it again. For me, it really is the only alternative to waxing.
Sorry!
Jan 31st 2008, 9:40 pm
#32
Canuck/Aussie
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Location: BC, Canada
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Re: Ladies, an alternative to the dreaded wax?
Why don't we all have little male or female symbols next to our names?
It certainly could help all the confusion. I've been surprised a couple times the last few days. Maybe I should start a "are you a male or female" thread. Actually... I think I will go and do that right now!
It certainly could help all the confusion. I've been surprised a couple times the last few days. Maybe I should start a "are you a male or female" thread. Actually... I think I will go and do that right now!
Jan 31st 2008, 9:44 pm
#33
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Re: Ladies, an alternative to the dreaded wax?
Why don't we all have little male or female symbols next to our names?
It certainly could help all the confusion. I've been surprised a couple times the last few days. Maybe I should start a "are you a male or female" thread. Actually... I think I will go and do that right now!
It certainly could help all the confusion. I've been surprised a couple times the last few days. Maybe I should start a "are you a male or female" thread. Actually... I think I will go and do that right now!
Jan 31st 2008, 9:45 pm
#34
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Re: Ladies, an alternative to the dreaded wax?
On the topic of hair removal....
I generally use the Veet cream because I hate shaving. When I followed the instructions it didn't work very well. But I've learned that if I leave it on for a lot longer then it works great!! Whether or not it's a good thing to do that I don't know. But I absolutely hate shaving. I don't use the cream all that often either unless I'll be out wearing shorts.
That's the one good thing about Canada.... you could not shave for like 6 months and no one would notice! Except you and your husband of course
Not that I ever did that but in theory, it's quite possible
I generally use the Veet cream because I hate shaving. When I followed the instructions it didn't work very well. But I've learned that if I leave it on for a lot longer then it works great!! Whether or not it's a good thing to do that I don't know. But I absolutely hate shaving. I don't use the cream all that often either unless I'll be out wearing shorts.
That's the one good thing about Canada.... you could not shave for like 6 months and no one would notice! Except you and your husband of course
Not that I ever did that but in theory, it's quite possible
Jan 31st 2008, 9:51 pm
#35
Forum Regular
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Re: Ladies, an alternative to the dreaded wax?
Oh the problems of being female!........
Jo (hairy female!)
BTW, for you darker ladies out there, do you find that the sun bleaches any downy hair you have on your face?
Jo (hairy female!)
BTW, for you darker ladies out there, do you find that the sun bleaches any downy hair you have on your face?
Jan 31st 2008, 11:47 pm
#36
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Location: Ely to Adelaide in Sept 08
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Re: Ladies, an alternative to the dreaded wax?
i don't know why you are all complaining about your small hair issues , this is me before a wax!!!
i take after my dad more than i care to admit !!!
Jan 31st 2008, 11:55 pm
#37
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Re: Ladies, an alternative to the dreaded wax?
Why not just marry a German, he won't know any better?
Jan 31st 2008, 11:59 pm
#39
Auntie Fa
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Re: Ladies, an alternative to the dreaded wax?
I must point this out to a friend of mine who is registered on here. She's also on the forum I run and for months she flirted (harmlessly) with another member, not knowing it was a woman.
Feb 1st 2008, 12:00 am
#40
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Re: Ladies, an alternative to the dreaded wax?
Oh Please, please tell me, how can I avoid waxing in future - i've just come back from the waxing joint, where they torture you for 20 mins and then charge you!!!! 
I don't mind shaving - but NOT my fantouche - its just too itchy!!!!!
So if there is something better than waxing and shaving - please let me know !
Cheers
Nx
I don't mind shaving - but NOT my fantouche - its just too itchy!!!!!
So if there is something better than waxing and shaving - please let me know !
Cheers
Nx
I use Veet in shower cream but do shave too!! If you use conditioner it contains lanolin and is the best shaving product and you have to shave every day to avoid the itch!!
This reminds me - my son came out with a corker the other day! My friend had her hands down her trousers and he said " Mum she had an itch in her ditch and had to scratch it!!" I was drinking squash at the time and nearly choked I laughed with tears for about 10 mins!!!
Feb 1st 2008, 1:52 am
#42
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Re: Ladies, an alternative to the dreaded wax?
Pour petrol over the offending hairs and throw a match on them.
Feb 1st 2008, 7:14 am
#45
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Re: Ladies, an alternative to the dreaded wax?
Slight change of subject but am loving the ever so polite names that we give to our bits. "Lady garden" !!!! Priceless
