Seeking Mom's Who Have Suggestions on the Best Way to Remove Hair from Legs!

For over 20 years I have only ever waxed my legs.It works, so long as I keep it up. I only ever got my underarms waxed, my skin os too delicate for any other method,and I hate the stubble in that area.

Regards
P.

You're genetically disposed to pores like that. You can try all the products, but I suffer from it as well. I've done everything including electrolysis. I use skintimate shave gel and the shick quatro pro razor. But I shave every other day.

Consider laser hair removal, it is permanent and you are a candidate if your hair root is a dark brown or black. I have a girlfriend who has the same issue and she swears it was the best investment she ever made. Her legs look great and she has had a big boost to her confidence. Good luck!

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Cynthia
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I would suggest waxing, the first time you wax it will be a little painful, but if you stick to it and get it done every 2-3 weeks the pain goes down because you are catching your hair in its growth cycle, you have 3 different hair growth cycles that accure about two weeks apart each, it will help to thin your hair and in the case of myself and some other gals I know that wax every 2-3 weeks it will also cause the hair to grow back lighter and softer.. the only other time that waxing will get painful is during ovulation because our bodies become super sensative, but maybe you could plan in for like the week before and the week after ovulation..

When looking for a waxer make sure they don't use roller wax, its against the law to use it some place other than home... they need to be using pot wax with waxing sticks (could be something looking similar to a popsicle stick or tounge depresser)
Good luck!!
X.

I love, love, love the Soft and Silky Shaving Creme and After-shave Protection Mist from Passion Parties. The shaving creme is aloe vera based and will moisturize your skin as you shave. The protection mist is used after you get out of the shower to put a protective layer on the skin for added protection against irritation from clothing, etc. The protection mist is great to use every day even if you don't shave for the added protection. Let me know if you would like to try it!

S.

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You're like me! Waxing works - but you have to find someone who knows what they are doing! I've been scalded before. I had problems with ingrown hair after it starts to grow back and it gets super itchy, AND your legs are red and rashy looking for the first day.
So, I tried good old Nair lotion and used a body scrubber thing to remove it. It worked great - just as smooth as waxing without the redness. Follow the directions and don't leave it on for too long!
Then I added the Jergens Naturally Smooth lotion to my routine and find that my legs stay smooth a few days longer and I don't get ingrown hairs from the Nair like I did with shaving and waxing.
When I win Lotto I'll get laser done, but for now I'm sticking to the cheap stuff!
Hope this helped!

I have been doing laser hair removal for the past three years now and love it. I now only go 2 times a year. It is expensive to start but after a few sessions the price goes down. I am at $150 per session now but when it grows back it is sparse and light in color so it is hard to see. Right after the session it feels a little nubby but goes away after a day or so.

Hi S. S., cool name...
Good ol' fashioned Mens Mach 3! I've been using that razor for 10 years and stick with it. I first used it when I didnt have a razor at my now husband, then boyfriends house. I never had such smooth legs with out all the nicks and you can use one razor like 4 times for your whole body.. well I do. I guess it depends how thick your hair folicles are and how much hair you have.. but it works for me.
Annaliesa

I've done Laser Hair Removal on other body parts (but not yet legs), and it works, especially if you have dark hair and light skin.

Creams are not permanent, the OTC ones just burn the hair off. There are prescription ones that tell the hair not to grow, but you have to keep using the cream forever (when you stop, the hair starts growing again).

Shaving, Waking, etc can all work as well, for non-permanent solutions. I just bought a No! No!, from Sephora a couple weeks ago, specifically for my legs. It's a 200$ device that permanently removes hair over about a month or two, without pain.

It's a little scary to try, but it really doesn't hurt. I've definitely noticed a difference, but I wouldn't say all my hair is gone yet, but I'm still not all the way thru the treatment cycle. I believe that it will do as advertised. Since it's $200.00, it's cheaper than a single laser hair removal session, and cheaper than electrolysis!

Good Luck!!

Have you tried waxing? I have been waxing my legs for about 6 years now and have noticed that my hair is now growing in much lighter than before. My girlfriend who is particularly hairy waxes and swears by it. Just a thought... Good luck!

take care,
J.

Hi S. S., Looks like you received lots of good responses to your question, but I just wanted to be sure that you were aware that you can now check the personal care brands you are using (including shave cream and body lotions) to be sure that they do not contain any chemicals that could be harmful if absorbed through the skin. Go to www.findgreenhere.com and go to safe cosmetics page. Use link for cosmetic database at bottom of page and you can put in the brand name and see what the rating is. We check all of our products now and do not use anything without a safe rating. Good luck! :o)

try the aveeno lotion that helps your hair grow thinner and grow slower, I hope it works :)