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08-18-2005, 11:06 AM
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I don't think I ever realized how hairy my arms are until the beginning of this year when I went to see an RE. He asked " do you have a lot of excess hair growth, other than on your arms?" Well, gee, now that you've pointed it out....something else to obsess over! lol
So, I tried Nair facial hair remover (as I was using it on my chin) on a small space on my arm. It didn't fully remove the hair and the pieces it left behind look worse than they did before I touched them. Just curious what would be good to use on my arms? TIA ladies!
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08-18-2005, 11:29 AM
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hi
I just shave mine when I have a bath. I use a Gilette razor, and Gilette gel.
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08-18-2005, 12:08 PM
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I shave with the "Intuition" razor in the shower -- very quick & easy this way. | |
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08-18-2005, 12:47 PM
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I am also looking for a way to deal with excessive arm hair. It seems like the most common way for people is to shave. But I would really rather not do that, I am so afraid it is going to end up badly. I am thinking about waxing, but I would also like a back up way in case I need it and can't get to a salon.
Has anyone used Nair, Veet, Magic Cream, anything like that and had good results?
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08-18-2005, 01:51 PM
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Hey arm hair is normal!!
So what I do is take a guys electric razor and buz it down to wear it is not that long and no one notices. I used to do the nair thing but then it looked like a dramtic change. So now I just use one of those trimmers that will shave down to like 1/8 of an inch. That way it is still softer and I think it looks better. Good Luck to you!
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08-18-2005, 02:54 PM
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I shave as well, with a plain ol' 2-blade ladies' Bic. It really is no hassle and takes about a minute in the shower. I do it every day, but every other day would probably be OK. My arms are smooth as a baby's bum bum. 
As for the age-old, "Does it grow back thicker?" question, I hope to never find out that answer!
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08-18-2005, 06:45 PM
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I just trim mine with one of those personal hair trimmers. I don't think it's necessary to get rid of ALL of it.
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08-19-2005, 07:59 AM
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any one ever bleeched them? im really considering doing it!
turn em blonde and keep em relatively thin
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08-19-2005, 03:03 PM
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I have bleached them, but the fumes are nasty and unless you can get a ton of cheap hair bleach, it's too expensive. I prefer shaving. | |
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08-20-2005, 01:37 AM
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I wax and I love it! I had it done at a salon for a while. Now I've invested in a wax heater, and I do it myself every 4 - 6 weeks. I love the way it makes my arms feel. It is the ultimate exfoliation treatment. I bleached for years, but my hair is very resistant to bleach, and the bleach would start giving me this awful burning sensation before the hair was bleached.
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08-20-2005, 02:42 PM
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Same here i shave mine also when i am in the bath it is alot quicker and easier  I use the venus razor with aloe vera shaving gel 
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08-21-2005, 01:22 AM
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probally the best option would be to wax.... but it's too painful and expensive for me.... i shave mine daily in the shower, it only takes a few seconds,, i only shave fom the wrist to elbows,, the hair above my elbows is not too bad.... since i keep then clean shaven no one even notices,, i worked with a girl who noticed i shave after 1.5yrs!!!! ..... i shave kinda from the otside to the inside (againt the hair) if that makes sense... | |
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08-21-2005, 02:22 AM
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LOl. I use Cloth Tape. My FIL left it here when he moved. I put it on my arms and it didnt hurt like wax. No mess. Just put it on like tape ( 3 strips each arm) on and ripped it off. There was a few hairs left but it looked sooo much better. | |
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08-21-2005, 10:43 PM
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Originally Posted by april72 LOl. I use Cloth Tape. My FIL left it here when he moved. I put it on my arms and it didnt hurt like wax. No mess. Just put it on like tape ( 3 strips each arm) on and ripped it off. There was a few hairs left but it looked sooo much better. | Wow, that was definitely brave! Not sure I could have done that one!
I have waxed, shaved, but usually I trim it down and then bleach. With a little and I do mean little tan it looks quite natural. Bleaching lasts about a month or two.
laural
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Originally Posted by Musigurl I shave with the "Intuition" razor in the shower -- very quick & easy this way. | Ditto
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