Summer...to shave or not to shave?
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Re: Summer...to shave or not to shave?
I've been shaving everything from the neck down since the early '80s. A few years ago, I bought an epilator and used it quite a bit. I would only epilate my arms and legs. Anywhere else hurts WAY too much for me! Then I started getting some ingrow hairs on my legs and went back to shaving. My body hair is medium to fine so shavng isn't much of a problem.
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Re: Summer...to shave or not to shave?
Lots of guys shave their legs: bicyclists, swimmers, basketball players, other athletes, dancers, and so forth. So what?
Without being weird about it, check out male legs during warm weather. Yes, you'll see some hairy ones, but probably a lot more smooth than you expected. Some smooth guys shave and some just aren't naturally hairy but either way, there's no need to hesitate about yourself. It's way more common than, say, wearing a skirt...
Without being weird about it, check out male legs during warm weather. Yes, you'll see some hairy ones, but probably a lot more smooth than you expected. Some smooth guys shave and some just aren't naturally hairy but either way, there's no need to hesitate about yourself. It's way more common than, say, wearing a skirt...
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Re: Summer...to shave or not to shave?
I for some reason don't have to bother, my legs are smooth which is odd cuz I have hair everywhere else. Wife and daughter are so jealous of my legs, as they say most women would kill to have my legs. Only thing is they don't look great in a man kilt.
The more you shave the more they will grow thicker.
The more you shave the more they will grow thicker.
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Sorry but that is not true.hairy wrote: The more you shave the more they will grow thicker.
http://www.scientificamerican.com/artic ... k-thicker/
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Re: Summer...to shave or not to shave?
Gordon, so true and another myth gone.
Oddly though, I shave the old pins more often in summer and my beard is thicker then too.
Hairy legs and tights, not to my taste. I don't do sheers, 20/30 denier minimum, works for me.
I haven't had to resort to trousers yet because of the weather either.
Steve.
Oddly though, I shave the old pins more often in summer and my beard is thicker then too.
Hairy legs and tights, not to my taste. I don't do sheers, 20/30 denier minimum, works for me.
I haven't had to resort to trousers yet because of the weather either.
Steve.
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Re: Summer...to shave or not to shave?
Well the weather in Florida is warming again bringing higher humidity. So it's back to shaving every other day instead of weekly or bi-weekly . Wow does that feel nice!! For me , definitely worth the effort !
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It's true (the fact it's a myth), I shaved my legs and used Veet (hair remover) even though I don't have that much hair on my legs, but it never grew back any thicker. It's quite fine hair so light denier tights or stockings are not a problem if I want to dress up a little smarter for an evening out. I'm even confident enough to go bare legged in a skirt or LBD and heels in the sumner if at a partyGordon wrote:Sorry but that is not true.hairy wrote: The more you shave the more they will grow thicker.
http://www.scientificamerican.com/artic ... k-thicker/

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I wrote this post last fall. Now that spring has arrived I have stopped shaving. In fact, I'm letting everything grow, hair, beard, chest, legs. I'll be that crazy old hairy guy in a skirt.rick401r wrote:Now that it's getting cool enough to cover up I'm about to do my annual full body shave. I use a 2 blade razor, no particular brand. I find that any more than 2 blades will become clogged with hair.
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Re: Summer...to shave or not to shave?
rick401r wrote:rick401r wrote:Now that it's getting cool enough to cover up I'm about to do my annual full body shave. I use a 2 blade razor, no particular brand. I find that any more than 2 blades will become clogged with hair.
I wrote this post last fall. Now that spring has arrived I have stopped shaving. In fact, I'm letting everything grow, hair, beard, chest, legs. I'll be that crazy old hairy guy in a skirt.
I know It is your decision, but I have to ask WHY





I shave my legs year around as well as my chest.

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Holy cow, Batman! I shave legs twice a week and it's still a time-consuming pain. Can't imagine shaving any more than that.Franinskirts wrote:rick401r wrote:rick401r wrote:Now that it's getting cool enough to cover up I'm about to do my annual full body shave. I use a 2 blade razor, no particular brand. I find that any more than 2 blades will become clogged with hair.
I wrote this post last fall. Now that spring has arrived I have stopped shaving. In fact, I'm letting everything grow, hair, beard, chest, legs. I'll be that crazy old hairy guy in a skirt.
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Re: Summer...to shave or not to shave?
I use Veet cream with Aloe. Only need to use it 4 times a year.
Works wonders
Each person is different based on their level
of hormones in their bodies. Hormones help trigger hair growth.
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of hormones in their bodies. Hormones help trigger hair growth.
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I shave in the shower and it only takes me about 5 extra minutes to do my legs and about 3 minutes to do my chest.dillon wrote:Holy cow, Batman! I shave legs twice a week and it's still a time-consuming pain. Can't imagine shaving any more than that.



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Re: Summer...to shave or not to shave?
I usually do legs arms and face, about every 2-4 days, head every other time. Without shaving my head, it takes about 30 minutes now, head included it takes about an extra 10. Got it down to a fairly consistent routine now.Franinskirts wrote:I shave in the shower and it only takes me about 5 extra minutes to do my legs and about 3 minutes to do my chest.dillon wrote:Holy cow, Batman! I shave legs twice a week and it's still a time-consuming pain. Can't imagine shaving any more than that.No big deal and no pain is involved.
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i think i commented on this before. i have started shaving everything from the neck down. it seems to feel better to me. and since i liked shaved legs, i decided to shave my armpits on a whim. i discovered i liked it too. so i am going to stay hairless. luckily, i am not very hairy naturally
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I've been shaving my legs for years. I like the way they feel and look. Shaved legs show more definition and look better under pantyhose.