Hair Removal

Facial Hair Removal: Cheap, Easy And Comfortable

August 14, 2009 By The Fashionable Housewife

cheeks In my teen years, I struggled with unwanted facial hair. And although it was just peach fuzz, very light in color, it really bothered me. I didn’t try doing anything about it until I was in my 20′s though. Tweezing was too painful and took too long, so I ended up waxing, which was very painful and left me less than satisfied with the results. I used to wax my facial hair with Veet Ready To Use Wax Strips, which aren’t bad if you can lock yourself inside the house for 24 hours afterwards so your face can recuperate. I can’t tell you how many times I couldn’t leave the house after a facial waxing session…

I NEVER have that problem with “My Spring It” It’s a spring bar facial hair remover that is easy to use, cost effective, and relatively comfortable.

“My Spring It” is designed to remove the hair from the roots exactly like facial threading. It’s a spring with handles on each end. Bend it so that is makes a U shape and then roll it on your skin where the hair is. As it rolls, it grabs and plucks out the hairs by the roots. Sounds painful, I know, but trust me when I say that it’s a lot less painful than waxing and more than 2x as effective.

It might take you a few minutes to use it the first time… You’ll have to get used to handling it and the sensation when the hair is pulled out. If you are nervous about the pain factor, you have 2 options.

I tried Orajel and that totally doesn’t work! lol It was a nice thought though…

Because you are pulling the hair out from the root, it won’t grow any darker or thicker like when you shave. (Please don’t shave your facial hair EVER unless you’re a dude!) Another huge benefit to using something like “My Spring It”, is your skin is not subjected to chemicals or burns like when you wax. Getting your facial hair removed with a waxing treatment usually costs around $40 per treatment and you need to go every 4-6 weeks. “My Spring It” can be used for around 12 months before needing to be replaced and it only costs about $15. The savings are obvious.

Best of all, “My Spring It” is very small and doesn’t need any battery or electricity, so you can add it to your make up bag and take it with you everywhere! Personally, I just use mine while I’m reading blogs in the morning or watching TV at night.

You can use “My Spring It” on cheeks, chin and upper lip hair, also great for fine hair and peach fuzz! (like facial hair threading or threading hair removal). Once you get the hang of it, you’ll be so pleased with this product.

Check out the demo:

“My Spring It” can be purchased online for $15.99 (free shipping) at www.myspringit.com or you can get it on Amazon.com

Filed Under: Beauty, Hair Removal Tagged With: Beauty By Rachel, Facial Hair, Hair Removal, My Spring It, Nair, Review, Spring Bar, Threading, Veet, Waxing

Do Hair Removal Lotions & Creams Actually Work?

July 16, 2009 By The Fashionable Housewife

Yes and no. It all depends on your skin and the hair you are trying to remove.

If you have sensitive skin like me, you want to be careful using Veet Hair Removal Cream, Nair Lotion Hair Remover or any other hair removal cream.

Tips and Tricks For Hair Removal Creams:

1. Use before showering.

2. Don’t be skimpy!

3. Don’t leave it on too long!

4. Be gentle to your skin!

Normaderm Deep Cleansing Gel

5. The Bikini Zone.

Bikini Zone Bikini Creme Hair Remover Kit

Bikini Zone Medicated Creme for Bikini Area

If ingrown hairs are a problem when your hair is trying to grow back, try Bliss Ingrown Eliminating Pads.

Want to keep visible fuzz and irritation at a ‘bare’ minimum between shaves or waxes? Try Bliss Get Out of Hair!, a targeted body lotion that is formulated with fuzzkill™ complex to help you look less ‘hair’-ied, willow bark extract to limit ingrown hairs and a cache of calming and moisturizing ingredients to smooth and soothe.

You can also try Nad’s Ingrow Solution. While I’m not crazy about their Hair Removal Kit, their other products are pretty good.

Filed Under: Hair Removal Tagged With: Bikini Zone, Hair Removal, Nair, Shaving, Veet

Smooth Away Unwanted Hair In Minutes

June 5, 2009 By Sarah Sterling

While waiting in line at my local Target I spied this little gem between the candy and batteries on an impulse display. I thought, “Boy, I DO hate shaving” and into my cart it went. Smooth Away Hair Removal Set works by buffing down your stubble so it is no longer as visible.

The kit comes with a small holder and a large holder, along with several sticky-backed buffing sheets. I have seen the concept for Smooth Away before, but this time looked a lot more appealing, given the addition of the mini-buffer and an actual ‘handle’ instead of just a piece of glorified sandpaper. I say sandpaper because that is exactly what it is. The sheets of “buffing crystals” are even made by 3M (who make sandpaper!!).

I started my trial on my leg with about two days worth of growth. I placed the Smooth Away in my palm and began to go in slow, circular motions. With my other hand I checked the results. Not too shabby! Granted, it was not as smooth as you would get with a razor, and there was there was a dusting of dead skin (think sanding a table- EW!), but it was a lot easier and faster than shaving.

After doing both legs, I think this would be ideal for wintertime, when my legs are not on display. For summer I feel it does not get my legs as smooth as I would like, however, it would definitely be acceptable if you don’t have time to shave. So I moved on to my arm. Some people do not remove their arm hair, but I do. It’s not even aesthetic, I just like a smooth arm. The Smooth Away is great for arm hair removal. I have decided I will use Smooth Away once a week to keep my arms hairless.

I saved the scariest part for last; facial hair. For the face, I used the mini-buffer that fits over your finger. I positioned myself so that I had plenty of light and began to very lightly remove my mustache. EXCELLENT! I did not even have to rub very hard, which I was worried about. It buffed away my mustache with no redness, swelling, or pain. Definitely an impulse buy I do not regret!

I paid $9.99 for my Smooth Away Hair Removal Set, which came with the 2 sizes of handle, and several refills. I have seen them at Target, Sally’s and Wal-Mart for the same price.

You can also check out their website at www.getsmoothaway.com

Purchase Smooth Away online at Drugstore.com and Amazon.com

Filed Under: Beauty, Hair Removal, Reviews Tagged With: Hair Removal, Razor, Review, Shaving, Smooth Away

Beautify Your Bikini Line With A Stencil

May 6, 2009 By The Fashionable Housewife

Hair Care Down There just released an affordable stencil kit for “down there”…

bikini_shave This one-of-a-kind stencil Kit comes with everything you need to create two different shapes when you groom your hairs down there. The kit includes two stencils, stencil pencil and style guide.

Now you can really get creative with Heart and Landing Strip templates. The easy to use stencils are made of sturdy plastic and allow you to choose from two sizes of either style. The stencil pencil can be used with stencils or alone to create the design you want. The pencil is made of soft lead in red so you can see the outline clearly and yet it washes off easily for perfect shaping every time. Add to this the Style Guide, complete with step-by-step instructions and beautiful color photos.

The stencil kit from Hair Care Down There is the perfect accessory to any kind of bikini including the string bikini, tankini, bandini, camikini, thong, halter, micro and monokini.

The Ultimate Shaving Kit isn’t just for summer. It’s the perfect kit for grooming year round.

Get the stencil kit as a delicious treat for your wedding night, a special surprise for Valentine’s Day, or just for anytime you want to feel secretly sexy. You can use these cute stencils to create a beautiful design. Your partner will be thrilled and it’s a great alternative to shaving it all off! (Who does that?!)

Hair Care Down There is an e-commerce beauty company that creates products exclusively for pubic hair grooming as an alternative to painful bikini waxes or expensive laser hair removal. No more rashes, bumps, ingrown hairs and itching guaranteed. It’s a whole new way to “mow the lawn”. To find out more about the Stencil Kit visit http://www.haircaredownthere.com.

Not ready to get creative? See our Tips On How To Get The Perfect Shave And Bikini Trim For Summer for more modest grooming tips.

Filed Under: Beauty, Hair, Hair Removal, Recommended, Reviews Tagged With: Bikini Line, Hair, Hair Care Down There, Hair Removal, Razors, Stencils

Tips On How To Get The Perfect Shave And Bikini Trim For Summer

April 29, 2009 By The Fashionable Housewife

Spring Break might be over, but that can only mean one thing. Swimsuit season is right around the corner. Don’t worry, we’ll help you get your bikini line in tip top shape just in time for Summer!

There is probably only one thing worse than trying to keep your children under control in a tiny dressing room while you try to squiggle your way into a tiny swimsuit that makes your butt look flat and your thighs look three sizes bigger than they actually are. Retiring your teeny bikini and resorting to buy something more mom-ish is one thing, but having to tuck your unruly hairs into it is a completely different thing.

At the risk of completely scandalizing all of you lovely ladies, I’m going to attempt to tell you about my experience with the bran new Schick Quattro For Women TrimStyle.

Since nothing says “sexy” quite like stray hairs that creep down your thighs, I was delighted to have the opportunity to try out the new razor with the cute little built in trimmer. This fab new girly gadget has been designed to be the only hair removal product you’ll ever need. At one end you”ll find the high-performance blades of a Quattro for Women® razor – ideal for long-lasting smoothness on legs, underarms and bikini line. And at the other end you’ll find a waterproof, battery-powered trimmer – perfect for neatening up your bikini area. (And the blades on both ends are replaceable!)

It’s really easy to use. I ripped it out of the box, popped the (included) battery into it and jumped right into the shower to give it a try. I was a little nervous I might get my skin with the trimmer, but my fears went right away as soon as I started using it. I was so delighted that it was simple and straightforward to use. You don’t even need to read the instructions to figure it out. And, waaay easier than trying to trim down there with scissors… Hello!

I was able to get the area all neat and tidy in record time with no cuts or trauma! And the next day, no razor bumps either. The trimmer head is adjustable so you can get the desired length. Plus, you can remove the trimmers plastic cap entirely and use it without the cap to get an even shorter trim. I tried it both ways, with equally pleasing results.

If you don’t normally groom down there, you should. Especially if you are even going to think about wearing a bathing suit this summer. Or if you have a husband. Or if you can no longer tell the where your bush ends and the hair on your thighs begin…

This little unit may be small and efficient, but it’s also loud. Not annoying loud, it just makes an obvious battery operated buzzing noise… So you may not want to use it if other people can hear you showering or they might think you are using another kind of battery operated device in the shower… *ahem* Other than that, it’s perfect, works great and is very affordable!

Get it on drugstore.com for $12.99 or pick it up wherever you purchase replacement cartridges for your current razor.

And if you dare, you can watch the hilarious UK commercial for the Schick Quattro TrimStyle.

Tips For A Perfect Shave

Shave Downward – Always shave your bikini line in the direction of the hair growth so you don’t end up with razor bumps and ingrown hairs.
Shaving Cream – Use lots of shaving cream when using a razor. Although the trimmer doesn’t need shaving cream, I do recommend using it in the shower while your skin in damp.
Exfoliate – Make your razor last longer by exfoliating your legs well before shaving. This will remove the dead, loose skin so it won’t end up clogging up your razor.
Rinse Often – Be sure to rinse out your razor with very hot water frequently while you are shaving. Rinse at 2x for each armpit and at least 8-10x per leg.
Moisturize – Make sure you keep your legs, underarms, and bikini area well moisturized. This will help decrease irritation from shaving.
Don’t Be Stingy – Replace your razor head after about 12-15 uses or once a month. If you notice it getting dull sooner, replace it sooner. Using a dull razor can give you ingrown hairs, razor bumps, and a really lousy shave.

Not Sure Where To Start?

Schick did a “Shave Study” where they were able to poll 1,000 men and women (500 men & 500 women) and found out the following:

What the women have to say…

What the men have to say…

Have a question about shaving? Have some suggestions for others? Share in the comments!

Filed Under: Hair, Hair Removal, Recommended, Reviews, Summer Fashion Tagged With: Bikini Line, Hair, Hair Removal, Quattro, Razor, Review, Schick, Shaving, Summer, Swimsuits, Trimmer

Do-It-Yourself Alternative To Facial Waxing Or Dangerous Creams

April 27, 2009 By The Fashionable Housewife

smooth_face It’s a problem that many women have, but we never want to talk about it – facial hair! As a rule, women aren’t supposed to have facial hair, but some times our peach fuzz can get a bit unruly and spread to places it shouldn’t be, like our chin and upper lip.

Getting rid of it can be a real pain with only partially satisfying results… Waxing can last for a while, but is also quite painful and doesn’t always get hair from the roots. And forget facial hair removing creams… They are smelly, don’t work very well, and can cause burns and severe redness on your delicate facial skin.

Don’t worry though, we found a great alternative that’s safe, very effective, and will save you tons of money. It’s a self-threading tool called Epicare.

EpicareTM is a threading-inspired, new tool for facial hair removal. Natural, safe and convenient, this small device with its spring action removes hair from the roots. This is a new and effective way to deal with unwanted facial hair. You just roll it over your chin, cheeks, or upper lip and it plucks hairs from the roots without leaving skin red and swollen like waxing does.

hair_roots Admittedly, I was pretty nervous about trying it. It looked it was going to be really painful! Sufice to say it wasn’t quite as bad as i thought it would be. I do recommend trying it on your chin first, as it’s probably the least sensitive spot and will allow you to get used to the sensation before you move to more sensitive areas. It can be a bit disconcerting at first, but it’s actually a little bit like waxing, just without the horrific aftermath. After a minute or two, I was accustomed to the device and it was actually really easy to use.

I’ve tried several facial hair removal products. Nair is horrendous. Not only does it not work, it burns your skin. Then there is the Veet Ready To Use Wax Strips, which aren’t bad if you don’t mind locking yourself inside the house for 24 hours afterwards so your face can recuperate…

Epicare is just waaaay easier to use. Like 3 minutes and you’re done. And you don’t even have to really be in the mirror to do it. I used the mirror the first time, but after that I pretty much knew what I was doing, and I used it while watching TV. Seriously, that easy.

It comes with easy instructions, but you can watch a quick video on YouTube.com that shows you how easy it is to use.

This device gave me the best results, with the least amount of fuss. If you are looking for an easy way to remove facial hair, this is it!

Purchase your own Epicare on Amazon.com. Or you can purchase Epicare directly at faceauthority.com for $16.99 and get FREE shipping in the US!

If you have any questions about this product, please leave a comment and I will respond promptly!

Filed Under: Beauty, Hair Removal Tagged With: Epicare, Epilator, Face Authority, Facial Hair, Hair Removal, Nair, Threading, Veet, Waxing

Perfect Gift For Your Man On Valentine’s Day

January 27, 2009 By The Fashionable Housewife

Philips Body Groom

The Philips Norelco BG2020 Bodygroom Shaver is the All-in-One grooming solution, exclusively for men that safely trims and shaves all body zones. With the Bodygroom, men can trim and shave hair from their chest & abs, underarms, legs, back, shoulders, and other areas…

Bodygroom features the very latest technology and ergonomic design to offer a convenient, easy and pain-free way to remove and trim body hair. Bodygroom’s advanced design allows for it to be used wet or dry and even in the shower. Its hypoallergenic foil protects even the most sensitive skin against nicks, cuts or irritation, and its stainless-steel blades ensure long-lasting performance. The Bodygroom comes with many extras including a cleaning brush and convenient charging stand.

We all know that men’s body hair is different, it can be coarse and grow in multiple directions, and that is why Bodygroom is truly a revolution in grooming. Men finally have a product designed specifically to meet their unique grooming needs.