I Shaved My Legs!!!.....and I Like It!!!
06-08-06, 02:30 PM
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Oh god, Nair is some of the most evil stuff ever. I tried it ONCE. I did the little allergy test spot like the instructions recommended and I didn't have any adverse effects, so I slathered it all over my legs, nice and thick. It did an acceptable job of removing the hair, and for the rest of the day my skin was in good shape too. The next day I woke up to massive scabbed-over rashes all over my thighs. It took about 3-4 days of regular cortizone cream treatments before the burning and itch went away. It was absolutely horrible. I can't even stand the smell of Nair anymore, gives me PTSD flashbacks.
06-08-06, 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by WD_40
Oh god, Nair is some of the most evil stuff ever. I tried it ONCE. I did the little allergy test spot like the instructions recommended and I didn't have any adverse effects, so I slathered it all over my legs, nice and thick. It did an acceptable job of removing the hair, and for the rest of the day my skin was in good shape too. The next day I woke up to massive scabbed-over rashes all over my thighs. It took about 3-4 days of regular cortizone cream treatments before the burning and itch went away. It was absolutely horrible. I can't even stand the smell of Nair anymore, gives me PTSD flashbacks.
06-08-06, 05:37 PM
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Nair is a nightmare for me as well - it goes through my skin quicker than my hair. 
I might have my leg/chest hair removed permanently some day soon. I've never liked body hair, not since I was a teen. Well, depending on the time/cost involved.
I might have my leg/chest hair removed permanently some day soon. I've never liked body hair, not since I was a teen. Well, depending on the time/cost involved.
06-08-06, 07:30 PM
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Since this thread is still on the main page and I keep seeing it and getting notices that you people have replied...
How many of you shave and how many use wax and how many use an epilator and how many got your forest lasered...Asking because I would NEVER shave if I had to do it...it'd be one of the other means.
Forget 5 o'clock...I get 9 AM shadow. Stubble on my legs would drive me into politics, and you wouldn't want that.
How many of you shave and how many use wax and how many use an epilator and how many got your forest lasered...Asking because I would NEVER shave if I had to do it...it'd be one of the other means.
Forget 5 o'clock...I get 9 AM shadow. Stubble on my legs would drive me into politics, and you wouldn't want that.
06-09-06, 07:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Mo'Phat
Since this thread is still on the main page and I keep seeing it and getting notices that you people have replied...
How many of you shave and how many use wax and how many use an epilator and how many got your forest lasered...Asking because I would NEVER shave if I had to do it...it'd be one of the other means.
Forget 5 o'clock...I get 9 AM shadow. Stubble on my legs would drive me into politics, and you wouldn't want that.
How many of you shave and how many use wax and how many use an epilator and how many got your forest lasered...Asking because I would NEVER shave if I had to do it...it'd be one of the other means.
Forget 5 o'clock...I get 9 AM shadow. Stubble on my legs would drive me into politics, and you wouldn't want that.
06-09-06, 07:58 AM
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Originally Posted by blonduathlongrl
and no hands shall touch these toes
06-09-06, 08:28 AM
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Originally Posted by horsec8z
O for you "Real Men" out there don't shave....WAX. It'll prove how tough you are...LOL
I did it myself.
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Originally Posted by blonduathlongrl
and no hands shall touch these toes
But I still love ye.
06-09-06, 08:45 AM
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Originally Posted by mayukawa
Narcissism?
Ooh Rah!
THIS former Marine has been shaving his legs for 15 years. Head for 10, trimming everything else for 12+. I'm very hygienic thank you.
06-09-06, 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by teamawe
Considering we were trained to be the best fighting force in the world, I think a little appreciation for being the fine specimens we are is understandable. It’s not bragging if you can do it. =)
Ooh Rah!
THIS former Marine has been shaving his legs for 15 years. Head for 10, trimming everything else for 12+. I'm very hygienic thank you.
Ooh Rah!
THIS former Marine has been shaving his legs for 15 years. Head for 10, trimming everything else for 12+. I'm very hygienic thank you.
SEMPER FI, MAC!!
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Originally Posted by Barca
I don't think shaving has any aerodynamic benefits, or if it does it's so small as to be equivilant to zero. It's mostly a look thing, I guess that's really the only reason, and it makes muscles look more pronounced. I personally just like it, so here I am.
06-09-06, 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Barca
I don't think shaving has any aerodynamic benefits, or if it does it's so small as to be equivilant to zero. It's mostly a look thing, I guess that's really the only reason, and it makes muscles look more pronounced. I personally just like it, so here I am.
06-09-06, 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by blonduathlongrl
and no hands shall touch these toes
i don't know, they look like feet to me.
06-10-06, 05:52 AM
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Originally Posted by bluecd
now you sound like my wife. i don't know, they look like feet to me.
i don't know, they look like feet to me. Im sure she doesnt complain about the legs though
