Waxing

[Bouncer]

shaving is a pain in the ass. i only do it because my hair grows back

you dont say? i shave because my hair DOESN'T grow back. :retard::retard::retard:

[mofo]

you dont say? i shave because my hair DOESN'T grow back. :retard::retard::retard:

it grows back fast. anytime i try to do any sort of hair removal i have to do it again less then a week later. you know what i meant ritard.

[dna9488]

i don't shave my body hair. I think if I did, I would see more veins lol

[casby]

I get my arms/back waxed. My arms every 6 weeks. My back every 8-10 (it grows slower). I have ingrown hair problems when I shave, but never when I wax. It gets red sometimes for a day or 2, but after that no problems

when i started waxing i didn't get any ingrowns at all. now my chest breaks out bad and my upper back does quite a bit too. my hair is naturally really course so maybe that's why, or maybe my skin is really sensitive. i don't know. it's a real mood killer when i look at it and i'm pretty self conscious about it.

anyone know any tricks to get rid of the redness from ingrowns?

p.s. sorry for jacking the thread

[mofo]

when i started waxing i didn't get any ingrowns at all. now my chest breaks out bad and my upper back does quite a bit too. my hair is naturally really course so maybe that's why, or maybe my skin is really sensitive. i don't know. it's a real mood killer when i look at it and i'm pretty self conscious about it.

anyone know any tricks to get rid of the redness from ingrowns?

p.s. sorry for jacking the thread

use something like aftershave or get the post-hair removal cream used for bikini waxes. you have to use it right after you get done waxing.

[casby]

use something like aftershave or get the post-hair removal cream used for bikini waxes. you have to use it right after you get done waxing.

thanks i'll give it a shot. do you know any good creams?

[mofo]

thanks i'll give it a shot. do you know any good creams?

sally hansen brand products are pretty good when it comes to different types of skin but you could always use store-brand products if your skin isn't super sensitive.

[RandomBoy]

Wax, but make sure you use the proper lotion crap after. If you go to a "place" they should apply this stuff on your skin after that reduces redness, irritation, and pimples. Waxing lasts longer and feels better after in my opinion... If you can take the pain O_O

Also, maybe use some kind of acne cleanser if you're prone to breaking out. Yes, on your chest :P

[RandomBoy]

I shave my arms every few days, I tried waxing but I hate waiting for it to get long enough to wax again. I just trim the rest of my body.

Maybe you can wax and then use nair.

[raebarr]

This post seems to have the same answers but here's the low down on waxing (I've got a manicurist license and worked in a salon, and well...wax everything on myself and have done men before, haha, just this morning I waxed the patch above my boyfriend's crack):
Basically, your hair grows in two cycles. Wax wherever and then go back two weeks later to wax the re-growth that didn't appear the first time. After this, the maintenance will only be every 6 to 8 weeks depending on how fast the hair growth is. Also, anyone who is getting breakouts, or missing skin, or any other irritation may be either allergic to the wax, or the wax is too hot. The professional should be applying a post waxing lotion (similar to aftershave), to sooth and prevent such breakouts. If you still are getting breakouts, it may also be that the professional isn't pulling the hair out in the correct direction. Personally, I'm allergic to the honey wax, and always breakout no matter what. I've got to use a cream wax instead so I don't get a rash. Tea tree oil also helps when applied after to keep bacteria out of the pores. Hair is a natural barrier for that so when it's exposed it's ideal to combat it with something. Hope this all helps!

[Mr I]

Thanks rb that's helpful, so basically if your gonna go wax route, get it done and follow up 2 wks after, then e6weeks

[ROCKETW19]

I tried waxing my arms 2 times and each time I broke out crazy. it looked like I had the chicken pocks or something. I hate fucking hair wish I could jump in a bath of nair,lol

[Konitz]

I don't know about waxing but for shaving I love this stuff; you rub it into your skin. when you shave you don't even feel like you are taking any hair of becasue it makes it so soft. Also it has natural antiseptics in it that really help with ingrown hairs and such.

[decadecadeca]

I'm actually considering laser to get rid of some hair for good.

I can grow a fucking beard in a week, hairy like a beast so it's like a constant battle to stay smooth.

[alwaysgrowing]

This post seems to have the same answers but here's the low down on waxing (I've got a manicurist license and worked in a salon, and well...wax everything on myself and have done men before, haha, just this morning I waxed the patch above my boyfriend's crack):
Basically, your hair grows in two cycles. Wax wherever and then go back two weeks later to wax the re-growth that didn't appear the first time. After this, the maintenance will only be every 6 to 8 weeks depending on how fast the hair growth is. Also, anyone who is getting breakouts, or missing skin, or any other irritation may be either allergic to the wax, or the wax is too hot. The professional should be applying a post waxing lotion (similar to aftershave), to sooth and prevent such breakouts. If you still are getting breakouts, it may also be that the professional isn't pulling the hair out in the correct direction. Personally, I'm allergic to the honey wax, and always breakout no matter what. I've got to use a cream wax instead so I don't get a rash. Tea tree oil also helps when applied after to keep bacteria out of the pores. Hair is a natural barrier for that so when it's exposed it's ideal to combat it with something. Hope this all helps!

What type of wax is used most often at salons?