To shave or to wax: what's the best method of hair removal?

I use an epilator, once or twice a week. It slows down regrowth, like waxing, but doesn't remove or blister skin. I'd heard bad things about these devices, but I'm truly glad I tried one. Shaving every day was tedious. I don't think I could recommend this method for men. You have to enjoy or at least tolerate the experience of hair being ripped out by the roots to use one effectively. If I were preparing for a meet, I'd definitely shave, for the sensation of truly "bare" skin. The only advice I have is not to use men's razors for body hair. There is a noticeable difference in design, and the sharper man's razor would require a very practiced and steady hand, I'd think, to avoid cuts. A very hairy man should definitely clip the hair first, as was already suggested, before using any other method.

I use an epilator, once or twice a week. It slows down regrowth, like waxing, but doesn't remove or blister skin. I'd heard bad things about these devices, but I'm truly glad I tried one. Shaving every day was tedious. I don't think I could recommend this method for men. You have to enjoy or at least tolerate the experience of hair being ripped out by the roots to use one effectively. If I were preparing for a meet, I'd definitely shave, for the sensation of truly "bare" skin. The only advice I have is not to use men's razors for body hair. There is a noticeable difference in design, and the sharper man's razor would require a very practiced and steady hand, I'd think, to avoid cuts. A very hairy man should definitely clip the hair first, as was already suggested, before using any other method.