r/HairRemoval

I (F) trimmed my pubic hairs and almost nicked myself a few times. Not long after, I went to pee. A small amount came out instead of a full stream and it burned. The burning sensation has lingered on, but is less intense than the first 30 mins after. I'm 4.5 hours out from the trim and the current intensity of the burning is probably at a 2-2.5/10 on the discomfort scale. Still there, but not unbearable. My hairs are so prickly and uncomfortable, which I find worse than my urethral opening being irritated rn.

I really hope it's temporary irritation and I haven't caused a UTI. I really don't want to keep taking more antibiotics, as I currently am for a separate issue.

I’m hoping to get some recommendations because I feel like I’m halfway there but not fully happy with what I’m using.

I recently started using a Philips epilator and overall I actually like it. It has been a pretty good replacement for waxing for me, especially for maintenance in between and just keeping things under control without having to book appointments or deal with the mess. For coarser hair it seems to do a decent job, so I do not totally regret buying it.

My issue is with the finer hairs. That is where I feel like it really struggles. It seems to grab the more obvious hairs, but the softer, finer ones are a lot more hit or miss and I end up going over the same area multiple times trying to get everything. Sometimes it still leaves behind those tiny hairs that are definitely visible in certain lighting, which is frustrating because that is kind of the whole reason I wanted something more thorough.

So now I am wondering if this is just how epilators are in general, or if there are certain models that are noticeably better when it comes to fine hair. I do not expect perfection, but I would love something that can pick up finer regrowth better and not just the thicker hairs.

For people who epilate regularly, have you found one that is especially good for fine hair? Or is there some trick to getting better results that I am missing, like angle, speed, skin prep, using it wet vs dry, etc.?

I would really love recommendations before I end up buying a second one and having the exact same issue.

This is really embarrassing to post, but honestly I don't know who else to talk to about this and you guys seem to get it.

I’m 17 and my upper lip hair is thick and dark. I mean, it's not just little peach fuzz, it’s like a full-on shadow that I feel like everyone can see from a mile away. It's gotten so bad that I’ve started subconsciously covering my mouth with my hand when I talk to people. I'm constantly checking my reflection in my phone screen and I totally avoid sitting near windows in class because the bright light makes it look even worse.

So now it's become this whole running 'joke' with some of the guys at school. They'll ask me for shaving tips or say stuff like 'nice stache' when I walk by. I try to act like it doesn’t bother me, but seriously, every time it happens my stomach just drops and I feel my face get hot. It’s gotten to the point where I just feel ugly all the time.

And I’ve tried talking to my mom and dad about it so many times. But they just brush it off and say 'it's just a little hair, nobody notices' or that I’m being dramatic. They really don't get how much this is affecting my entire life right now.

I literally saved up for months from my part-time job, thinking I could just go get it profesionally lasered and be done with it. I was so excited, but when I called around, every single clinic told me they have a strict policy of not treating anyone under 18, even with parental consent. I was so crushed.

My next idea was an at-home wax kit. And the pain was whatever, like, I could deal with that. But my skin completely freaked out. It was bright red, covered in these tiny little bumps for almost a week, and it looked even worse than the hair did. I think I'm allergic or my skin is just way too sensitive for it.

So yeah, that basically leaves me here. I've been digging through old posts on this sub and I keep seeing people talk about at-home IPL devices. The Ulike one comes up a lot. It seems like a good option but it's a lot of money to spend if it doesn't work. I'm also kind of worried if it's even safe for someone my age to use. I'm just looking for any advice from people who have maybe been through something similar.

i’m an 18 year old girl with really hairy arms and some people tell me that i shouldnt shave them because it'll grow back worse, some tell me its a myth! which is it because this specific question has been haunting my life for years lol

Those with coarse, dark hair - what’s your favorite epilator? I used to do epilator all the time until about a decade ago when I switched to waxing then sugaring. In this economy, unfortunately I cannot afford doing sugaring on a regular basis. I’m clueless on what’s good nowadays and just ordered a $80 Braun but that sucker didn’t even work well! 😭

i did a few laser sessions, last one i did was in july, i had to stop because i got on accutane

ik im not supposed to epilate between laser sessions, but i still epilate my armpits only

is that gonna affect anything when i do laser again?

how long before my next laser session should i stop epilating?

am i cooked? if i am what should i do?

Hello!

I've been doing full body shaving for some time and while it goes well, it's time-consuming and the strawberry skin isn't my favorite thing in the world (though my skin feels great for a few days, otherwise). Even though I only do it once a week after work, having to set aside 1-2 hour(s) of my time when I'm already tired is also not a highlight lol

Recently, I saw an ad for a spray-on product that seemed go work well, but $60 every week (based on how long it lasted in the reviews) doesn't sound particularly enticing. As such, I wanted to ask for your recommendations (preferably, ones good for very chemically sensitive skin)! I've heard that they have smell issues, but so long as it isn't suffocating/the kind that leaves the room you apply it in, then it is what it is.

Just to make it known, I've tried my hand at other forms of hair removal, and not liked them.

Hair Removal Creams are a no-go. The ones that are strong enough to actually work on my body hair are also the ones that burn me, but the ones that don't burn also aren't able to get the hair off in the stated maximum time to have it on your skin.

Waxing is.... not it. Maybe it was because I tried to do it myself, but I just can't do it. Frankly, anything that pulls the hair hurts too bad lol

Anyways, I look forward to hearing your thoughts!

Hi everyone! I have been looking into getting an at home IPL machine for some time however there are so many different models with different price ranges that I don’t even know what to choose at this point. For context I have done laser hair removal before however it became too pricey.

I’m looking for a model that is good for sensitive areas and that remains affordable.

I looked into Ulike and they seemed quite good.

Let me know if you have any recommendations!!

Started ipl about 8 weeks ago. Previously waxed at salon with no issues for many years but wanted somethjng more permanent. After second session noticed my skin was having these small red pimples on left side of pic, (the larger 3 are previous ingorwns thst are now healing) they arent itchy or painful and dont contain any pus. However its been 8 weeks and theyre not going. I cant see any hairs attached. Ive tried ingrown go incase it was ingrowns. Ive tried aloe vera gel, exfoloating ive tried glycolic acid and just moisturising and nothing is making them go away. Has anyone else had this?? I cant work out if its due to shaving or ipl. Ive been using new razor with lots of gel or conditioner and ttied different techniques too but nothing budging. Everywhere else is fine. Anyone else had this and how did you trest it?? Im getting really selfconcious!! Im using braun mini, it only has 1 setting.

I’ve been doing laser treatments in almost all of my body for a year now and it seems to work pretty well. Im not that hairy but i do need to remove the hair there somehow.

Im really not a fan of razor blades as they tend to make me bleed or cause razor bumps and hair grows quite fast when you just shave.

I tried some electric shavers and they doesn’t seem to work well.

I haven’t tried any hair removal creams yet and I don’t know if they are any good

If you can recommend me a good blade(please tell me if i can do anything to avoid bleeding and razor bumps) or even better, an electric machine

It would be great

Thanks!

Should I go commando at night in bed? It’s been about 3 days since the wax. What’s peoples aftercare like for Brazilians, I intend on getting it done regularly

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- I’ve been epilating for almost 2 years at this point.

- 100% Mexican

- Thick, dark, curly hair

I get these horrible ingrown hairs that are extremely apparent, but idk why! I do everything that everyone says to do: exfoliate after epilating and putting on lotion right after exfoliating, yet my legs still turn out like this; idk what else to do.