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 washcloth. You can find similar exfoliating clothes / towels on Amazon.
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 or PFB Vanish.
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 hair removal devices aren’t as effective as professional systems, but they’ve definitely improved in recent years. Be sure to read reviews and do your research. I go into more detail on this topic in Permanent Hair Removal: What Really Works?
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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It’s easy to forget hair. Hormones have made my body hairs very fine, and they have also thinned out a lot. So I get surprised when I rediscover some, a few even longish. I’m sure they are visible in the right light, so greater diligence is called for. Epilators work best for me there. There’s a nice long comfortable delay before hairs start coming back out.
On the face, I still have some electrolysis to finish. That’s my preferred long-term method. So it’s shaving in the meantime, but not daily. Epilators also are good on the face.
I only had an ingrown facial hair once. There was this red spot that started raising; I thought it was an aggressive zit. What a surprise when one morning this 3/4″ long hair appeared!
i just shave
Love the look of the legs, great job! You have a nice set of breasts too, 😉
I get a full body wax every 5 weeks, I found a wonderful Esthetician who takes care to pull the hairs in the right direction to minimize ingrowns… As far as exfoliation goes I use a Scotch-Brite kitchen sponge daily. It sounds harsh but you get used to it, works wonders.
I use an Epilator and i love it, my first was a body curve model that hurt quite a lot. now i have a multi headed one and it is so nice to use, best in the bath leaves my legs feeling amazing
Call me crazy but I use an epilator… the noise is worse than the name. But in reality is not that bad considering waxing. It is a little painful so I do it after a glass of wine, or two… anyhow the results last more than shaving and the skin glows. Exfoliate and moisturize at least 3 times a week. I used to shave but now I feel a lot better with my epilator. ♡
I had professional laser hair removal on my face and neck and it was fabulous. Unfortunately, I still have some more coarse gray hairs that will need electrolysis. Also, and by the grace of GOD I have fairly light hair so my arms and legs require a shave but I can go a day or 2 in between and no one would notice.
Laser is expensive. I have been using a “ Silk’n Flash n Go” for a few years now. It’s not perfect, but, it does work. Maybe not if you have a very heavy growth, but, even then it will help. My arms, legs, and underarms are pretty much gone with hair. Just a razor touch up on the legs, but s huge difference. My face, is much better than before, but, still need to shave every day. The “shadow” is much reduced in the pm. It’s easy, and you can use it in the comfort of home. Not for all hair types, so read upon it!!!
I had laser hair removal on my face. Now I have practically no shadow. I’ve been shaving my arms, legs, chest and armpits for years. Even when I don’t shave for a while, very little grows back.