There’s nothing like silky smooth skin to make a girl feel extra feminine!
Hair removal is an essential part of your feminine image. But let’s face it – when you’re dealing with lots of facial and/or body hair, it’s easy to go wrong.
The secret to a smooth, hair-free chest, soft feminine face, and silky smooth legs lies in avoiding some common mistakes.
Here are 5 male to female hair removal mistakes to avoid – and what to do instead!
Mistake #1: You didn’t exfoliate
All methods of hair removal can cause ingrown hairs, particularly in the beard, chest, and pubic area. You can reduce ingrown hairs by exfoliating your skin 2-3 times per week. Exfoliation helps get rid of dead skin cells that trap the hair.
To exfoliate, gently massage your skin with a washcloth, loofah, or exfoliating scrub. (My favorite exfoliation tool is The Body Shop’s exfoliating body polisher.)
It’s best to exfoliate before you remove hair instead of after you do it. Exfoliating too soon after hair removal can irritate your skin.
Mistake #2: You forgot to moisturize
Dry skin is another cause of ingrown hairs, so it’s important to keep your skin hydrated. (Besides, you want the added benefit of soft, glowing skin, right?)
A great moisturizer to use immediately after hair removal is pure aloe vera gel. Aloe vera is a natural moisturizer and skin soother. Perfumed lotions can irritate freshly shaved, waxed, or lasered skin, so avoid them for the first 24 hours after hair removal.
Mistake #3: You didn’t treat ingrown hairs
Exfoliating and moisturizing help prevent future ingrown hairs – but what should you do about existing bumps?
Avoid the temptation to shave over ingrown hairs or dig for them with a needle. These tactics can lead to infections and scarring. Instead, try an ingrown hair treatment such as Tend Skin, PFB Vanish, or Kalo Ingrown Hair Treatment.
Mistake #4: Your DIY was a DON’T
Professional waxing, electrolysis, and laser hair removal treatments are expensive, so it’s tempting to try them on your own. But be careful…
Newbie waxing mistakes – like waxing over the same area twice, pulling the hairs in different directions, or pulling too hard – can lead to rashes, bruises, and torn skin. Not a sexy look!
If you insist on doing it yourself, pay for some professional waxing treatments first so you can observe the proper techniques.
Home laser and electrolysis kits aren’t as effective as professional systems. Although girls have been reporting success with the No!No! Hair Removal System, the risk with these products is that they’re expensive and don’t always deliver results. Be sure to read reviews and do your research.
Mistake #5: You got what you paid for
I’m all for beauty bargains, but don’t let price be your sole criteria when choosing a place for hair removal treatments.
A cheap price tag often means a wax job with a bunch of stray hairs left behind or a patchy laser treatment. At worst, you could end up with burns or scars.
Check the qualifications of the person treating you and read the reviews on any place you are considering. Yelp is your friend!
Also, keep in mind that upscale places tend to put more emphasis on comfortable treatments. If you’re a waxing or laser wimp like me, it’s worth spending a bit more for a less painful experience.
What’s YOUR favorite hair removal method?
This is a hot topic, so I’d love to hear your thoughts! What’s your hair removal method of choice? Are you a diehard do-it-yourselfer or a pampered princess who loves her spa treatments?
Take my hair removal poll below and leave me your comments!
Love,
Lucille
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I have a beauty school nearby & they regularly offer specials, so I got 50% off a package. I get them to wax everywhere their policy allows & I shave the rest. 🙂
Hi Lucille honey goodness girlfriend I voted for shaving but surely it’s not my favorite way it’s the only way I have on my non existent budget and from the look of things I’m never going to be the woman of my dreams I’ve pretty much given up on that I never thought I’d get to that point but life isn’t going the way I went there days anyway I Love You Lucille and all my beautiful girlfriends here even if I’m not one of you anymore Love MJ
I use wax strips and have found them to be quite effective for me. They are not that expensive and you get more for your money as they are doubled ( 2 wax strips) which you heat in your hands then pull them apart . There are usually 20 double strips in every box, which I use on my arms and legs. My underarms I shave, but the last box i got says you can cut the strips into smaller pieces to use in the arm pits, and also on the face but I have not tried that yet, as my facial hair is quite rough. So girls you should look for these strips sold in most drugstores and other stores.
I have used epilators for many years and my main advice is – moisturise, moisturise, and keep moisturising.
For years I have been shaving my whole body so I have absolutely no body hair. Love the way I look and feel. However, shaving is tedious, so I am going to make an appointment for a consultation with a laser hair removal place located right next to my office. So convenient, only a minute away! And no more shaving!
Dear miss can I femmise myself with eating certain foods only any truth in this
Aloe Vera is the best! I use it after treatments, and after too much sun. I know, sun is supposed to bad for your skin, but Humans lived naked for thousands of years before clothes were invented. It just feels so RIGHT, to have the sun caress my body.