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

So what method do you use then? I always start by using clippers to remove the bulk of the hair, then just use a disposable razor and shaving cream to get what's left.

Yes, the idea that hair grows back thicker after shaving is a myth. Thanks for dispelling that one...actually upon further investigation I found that the first study to disprove that was as early as 1928! Guess I am a bit behind the times there. :blush: So what method do you use then? I have only ever shaved once before and that was 24 years ago when I last competed. I only shaved my legs as I didn't have anything on my chest yet!:sad:I remember it feeling amazingly smooth and my long school, cotton slacks clung to my legs (as did my sheets when I got into bed that night). Syd

The main difference between men's and women's disposable razors is the women's are pink. Seriously.

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.

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. Thanks for that advice. I wouldn't have thought about using a womens' razor. Any particular brand name that you would reccommend? Syd

The main difference between men's and women's disposable razors is the women's are pink. Seriously. True for the very worst and cheapest. My razor, when I use it, is neither disposable nor pink. I'd definitely stay a mile away from the bags of pink ones. If the head doesn't pivot, it's going to hurt somewhere, in my experience. At any rate, I prefer Venus, in any incarnation. They are even available in blue. ;)

I hate to shave my whiskers and have never shaved my body. I prefer the barber to get out his trusty straight edge razor to do the job. I just made sure that he was gentle and did not take an ear. It used to cost a buck but now its a 20. So now I get out the gillette disposable and shave the whiskers once a week. They used to be cheap but now cost about a buck. I often think Luigi the barber was the better buy for the price.

Threading? What's that? you take a length of thread, tie the ends together in a knot slip the loop of thread over one hand, and then twist it several times. slip the other hand in the other end of the loop (so you have the twists in the middle) now, by openning one hand and closing the other simultaneously you can move the twists back and forth between your hands. run the twisted loop of thread up and down on legs, arms, etc while openning and closing the hands. as you do this the hair gets caught in the twists and out it comes. OWIE!

you take a length of thread, tie the ends together in a knot slip the loop of thread over one hand, and then twist it several times. slip the other hand in the other end of the loop (so you have the twists in the middle) now, by openning one hand and closing the other simultaneously you can move the twists back and forth between your hands. run the twisted loop of thread up and down on legs, arms, etc while openning and closing the hands. as you do this the hair gets caught in the twists and out it comes. OWIE! And after that...you apply leaches to suck all the tired blood out your extremities. New red blood cells will form over the next fortnight assuring optimal performance for the next jousting match.

I've tried: Laser, wax, shaving & "nair". Laser = most effective, most expensive, longest lasting, & not as painful as you expect. Wax = effective, cost (varies), lasts almost 7 weeks & not so painful. Shaving = effective for a meet / event that day, in-expensive, doesn't last & is painful even when you nick yourself. Did I metion the ingrowns??!! "Nair" = somewhat effective (depends if you leave it on long enough but not too long), cost (depends on product), lasts (varies on product), pain - if your allergic . . . & there is still the issue of in-growns . . .