https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 13 Nov 2026 04:32:47 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/leg-shavingwaxing#post-1655379 Fri, 23 May 2014 14:09:49 +0000 mrswin 1655379@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@kjpugs: My bikini line and razor I wipe down with alcohol after shaving. I use Nair that is specially formulated for bikini line <a href="http://www.naircare.com/women/products/nair_bikini_cream_sensitive_formula.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.naircare.com/women/products/nair_bikini_cream_sensitive_formula.html</a><br /> Also as one of the other posters mentioned it is important to have a sharp razor (I switch blades after 8-10 uses) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/leg-shavingwaxing#post-1655265 Fri, 23 May 2014 13:12:49 +0000 Beebug 1655265@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@kjpugs: I could have written your post, I've never been able to wear a normal bikini bottom and always have some sort of bumps on my legs following hair removal.</p> <p>I have had laser hair removal done (underarm and leg) and while it initially worked, I now wouldn't know I ever had it done. I do flip between waxing and shaving regularly (both legs and bikini) and still don't have an answer, no razor or type of wax or any other variable I could "help" it all with seems to make any difference! Sorry to not have a positive post, more a you're not alone post! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/leg-shavingwaxing#post-1655242 Fri, 23 May 2014 13:04:35 +0000 kjpugs 1655242@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrswin: wipe down legs with rubbing alcohol? or the razor?</p> <p>I don't have high hopes... I've had the issue much worse with 2 blade razors :( And I can barely get a clean shave going against the grain so I'd be surprised if I do going with it, but I'll give it a shot!</p> <p>And what Nair do you use? I remember having very poor experiences with it in high school but who knows which version that was compared to what works well now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/leg-shavingwaxing#post-1655240 Fri, 23 May 2014 13:03:42 +0000 .twist. 1655240@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Alivoo01: eventually I want to do this too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/leg-shavingwaxing#post-1655239 Fri, 23 May 2014 13:03:36 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 1655239@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have sensitive skin. If I'm not careful when I shave I get terrible razor burn. What works for me it to keep my razor very sharp and use Nivea for men sensitive shaving gel. I also go really slow. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/leg-shavingwaxing#post-1655234 Fri, 23 May 2014 13:02:07 +0000 Alivoo01 1655234@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree waxing is better for the bikini area because I always got itchy as crap and ingrowns down there. No bueno.</p> <p>I got multiple areas lasered off and it's the best thing ever!!! It as expensive (a lil over 2k for my lower and upper legs, down there front and back, and my underarms. I'm usually really cheap and cringed thinking about it, but after 6 sessions - so, so worth it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/leg-shavingwaxing#post-1655228 Fri, 23 May 2014 13:01:12 +0000 lady grey 1655228@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Check out this post from Cup of Jo:<br /> <a href="http://joannagoddard.blogspot.com/2014/05/how-to-get-smooth-legs-for-summer.html" rel="nofollow">http://joannagoddard.blogspot.com/2014/05/how-to-get-smooth-legs-for-summer.html</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/leg-shavingwaxing#post-1655217 Fri, 23 May 2014 12:58:00 +0000 snowjewelz 1655217@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PurplePumps: @.twist.: Man I was reading the reviews and I feel like people should file a law suit against them for getting burned and stuff! That thing is dangerous! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/leg-shavingwaxing#post-1655212 Fri, 23 May 2014 12:55:58 +0000 .twist. 1655212@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@snowjewelz: it's also like $300 bucks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/leg-shavingwaxing#post-1655190 Fri, 23 May 2014 12:48:56 +0000 septca 1655190@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Re: bikini line, you are going to be *much* better off with waxing. You can even do it yourself (Sally Hansen makes a good bikini wax kit that you can buy at CVS), but shaving really irritates that area and causes in-growns. EXFOLIATE often and use a glycolic acid treatment between waxes. </p> <p>For your legs, try using a bath puff or exfoliating gloves with a super-moisture rich bath gel (I like Aveeno Skin Relief bath gel) BEFORE you shave. Then shave with a good razor and a moisturizing gel/cream (I really like the mango-honey shave cream from Trader Joe's, they also carry it at Whole Foods). Then lube up with an oatmeal-based lotion (again, I like Aveeno here). I would avoid alcohol-based treatments because they will dry out your skin and cause more irritation. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/leg-shavingwaxing#post-1655049 Fri, 23 May 2014 12:03:35 +0000 mrswin 1655049@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@kjpugs: I have a very similar issue as does my sister. Based on her discussion with a derm it is probably an allergy to the metal used for the blades which apparently is pretty common.... </p> <p>A few of suggestions;</p> <p>1. The less blades in the razor the better, I use a 2 or 3 blade and get less irritation</p> <p>2. ALWAYS shave in the same direction as the hair growth, never against it as this really increases ingrown and can irritate skin</p> <p>3. Shave at the end of the shower so that I don't get shampoo or conditioner residue into the pores</p> <p>4. Wipe down with rubbing alcohol after shaving</p> <p>5. No underwear immediately afterwards, I usually shower at night...</p> <p>6. Bikini line: I use Nair rather than shaving this area and find it lasts longer and I get far less irritation </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/leg-shavingwaxing#post-1655030 Fri, 23 May 2014 11:57:04 +0000 shinymama 1655030@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I shave my legs everyday and I think the key is a great razor. I've tried them all and my ABSOLUTE favorite are these. I have to order them online because I can't find them in stores anymore, but they are.the.best. {and cheap to boot}! </p> [attach=4292/14/n61dr4.200x202.Bic_Comfort_3_Shavers_for_Women_Sensitive_Skin-resized200.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/leg-shavingwaxing#post-1654998 Fri, 23 May 2014 11:46:59 +0000 snowjewelz 1654998@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PurplePumps: Now I'm gonna go read them! I knew not to trust anything seen on TV! lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/leg-shavingwaxing#post-1654989 Fri, 23 May 2014 11:44:48 +0000 PurplePumps 1654989@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@snowjewelz: reviews on that on amazon are horrendous. </p> <p>Oh ,what about laser hair removal? There are groupons for it all the time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/leg-shavingwaxing#post-1654987 Fri, 23 May 2014 11:43:52 +0000 PurplePumps 1654987@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I do my legs myself with Moom kit. It works great and I love it. I don't have a lot of hair to begin with though and I think it's actually lessened the hair on my legs over the past few years. I do admit that I don't shave/wax very often since no one sees it in the winter and I don't really wear shorts or skirts in the summer so it might be a while in between waxes then shaving for touch up in between if they need to see the light of day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/leg-shavingwaxing#post-1654985 Fri, 23 May 2014 11:43:33 +0000 snowjewelz 1654985@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wonder if that no-no device I see on TV is any good... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/leg-shavingwaxing#post-1654962 Fri, 23 May 2014 11:32:20 +0000 Weagle 1654962@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I second yelp for reviews. I'm headed to get a wax today, actually. Shaving my bikini line without irritation is impossible. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/leg-shavingwaxing#post-1654956 Fri, 23 May 2014 11:30:15 +0000 hotchildinthecity 1654956@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have never had many problems with shaving my legs and i shave nearly every day. I use the venus razors with the soap built into them.</p> <p>As for a waxing place, yelp could be a good resource. I get a brazilian, lip, and eye brow wax every month but i've never thought of getting my legs done. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/leg-shavingwaxing#post-1654944 Fri, 23 May 2014 11:25:26 +0000 kjpugs 1654944@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am at my wit's end with removing my leg hair!!!!!!</p> <p>I've never had good luck with it... when I started shaving I would always get ingrows and I would tell curious friends it was bug bites. My hair is not super dark so I've often just "got away with it" but I think it's more coarse/thick so that's probably why.</p> <p>Recently we moved to FL and now we have a place with a pool, and I'm out and about more with LO. My legs are MISERY. Especially my upper legs and bikini line. After shaving they almost never feel 100% smooth, and I always get red bumps/irritation/ingrowns. And they always feel itchy and almost "vulnerable" (?) after I shave- like if I sweat, they sting. I bought Tend Skin recently to help. I have tried using shaving cream, soap, conditioner- everything I can afford and no change. I also changed to men's razors which helps a bit (using a "sensitive" Schick Hydro now) but I would probably have to use a new one each time which probably would cost as much as child care :silly: </p> <p>I'm thinking about waxing but 1) how do you find a place? I can't post to FB "HEY WHO KNOWS A GOOD BIKINI WAX PLACE IN ORLANDO? 2) It's pricey from what I remember 3) I don't know that it would even help 4) What's the point if you have to let it grown out again before waxing again?</p> <p>Oh and dermatologist isn't going to happen... $50 copay for a visit alone? Nope. I did that for my skin (bad acne) and after $120 of visit, RX, and products I saw ZERO results. Not doing that crap again.</p> <p>Anyone have any go-to shaving or waxing tips/products etc? </p>