Waxing/Depilating

Hi Sunshine,

I've been wondering the same thing. I shave but you just can't get totally smooth. A friend just ordered a personal shaver. Can't wait to hear from her to see if its worth getting. I'll let you know.

So, if you find a better way, let me know. less

Well, I'm male so it may not apply completely, but I have also been helping my female partner with pubic hair removal lately, so I can discuss it from her perspective as well.
I think waxing at home is something you will want some help with because it will just be hard to make sure you are applying it exactly where you want and removing it completely. Depilating you can definitely do on your own and it is much faster. There is discomfort with both, but both get rid of the hair very well, it takes a while to grow back (longer with waxing than depilating), and neither is as itchy as shaving when it grows back. Most depilating creams say to not put them on genitals, but we haven't really had a problem with it, but there is a warming sensation. We hop into the shower and wash it off with soap and water afterward though. I think Nair has improved so there is not as much odor and their creams often have conditioners to help the skin (vitamin E, aloe, etc.).
Bottom line, depilating is easier than waxing especially if you are doing it on your own. Waxing might have a better, longer lasting result, but it takes more time and effort. less

Well, I'm male so it may not apply completely, but I have also been helping my female partner with pubic hair removal lately, so I can discuss it from her perspective as well.
I think waxing at home is something you will want some help with because it will just be hard to make sure you are applying it exactly where you want and removing it completely. Depilating you can definitely do on your own and it is much faster. There is discomfort with both, but both get rid of the hair very well, it takes a while to grow back (longer with waxing than depilating), and neither is as itchy as shaving when it grows back. Most depilating creams say to not put them on genitals, but we haven't really had a problem with it, but there is a warming sensation. We hop into the shower and wash it off with soap and water afterward though. I think Nair has improved so there is not as much odor and their creams often have conditioners to help the skin (vitamin E, aloe, etc.).
Bottom line, depilating is easier than waxing especially if you are doing it on your own. Waxing might have a better, longer lasting result, but it takes more time and effort. less

Hi Sunshine,

I've been wondering the same thing. I shave but you just can't get totally smooth. A friend just ordered a personal shaver. Can't wait to hear from her to see if its worth getting. I'll let you know.

So, if you find a better way, let me know. less

So I've been think of trying to use a different method of pubic hair removal than shaving. I've narrowed it down to two: waxing and depilating. I've tried both before. My waxing experience was at a salon and I got most of a Brazilian done. It was nice to have someone else do it, but I can't see myself being able to afford regular salon visits. If I were to go with waxing, I would do it at home. My depilating experience has been so-so. The smell bothered me (used Nair), but was a few years ago, so I'm not sure if anything new and non-smelly is on the market.

I know there are other threads on hair removal, but does anyone have advice specific to these two methods? Any favorite products you'd like to recommend? less

Well, I'm male so it may not apply completely, but I have also been helping my female partner with pubic hair removal lately, so I can discuss it from her perspective as well.
I think waxing at home is something you will want some help with because it will just be hard to make sure you are applying it exactly where you want and removing it completely. Depilating you can definitely do on your own and it is much faster. There is discomfort with both, but both get rid of the hair very well, it takes a while to grow back (longer with waxing than depilating), and neither is as itchy as shaving when it grows back. Most depilating creams say to not put them on genitals, but we haven't really had a problem with it, but there is a warming sensation. We hop into the shower and wash it off with soap and water afterward though. I think Nair has improved so there is not as much odor and their creams often have conditioners to help the skin (vitamin E, aloe, etc.).
Bottom line, depilating is easier than waxing especially if you are doing it on your own. Waxing might have a better, longer lasting result, but it takes more time and effort. less

I go for the full Brazilian wax, I spend $60 every 5 weeks or so and frankly I think it's worth it. My hair grows ridiculously fast and i still only need to wax every 5 weeks give or take. It's the only thing that gets me completely soooooth, lasts, and as i'm prone to ingrowns I notice less with waxing than any other method. but thats just my $.02 less

I had bought a Philips bikini trimmer/shaver, it has three interchangeable heads. I would shave for a smooth feeling after trimming the hair.

Apparently the model I have has been discontinued, but there is a 'Bikini Perfect' model that looks like the upgrade of my shaver. The shaving head looks more convenient. It's a really good product. less