Shaving/Razors

[Kraezinsane]

Ladies, I have very sensitive legs. Every razor I use is either too rough, OR it wears down to quickly and is to expensive to replace or doesn't give me a close shave..

Any suggestions?

 

[divadoll]

Razors are expensive in general. I do like the Gillette Fusion Power. It vibrates not that it really helps but the 5 blades are nice and gives a wicked close shave. I don't like any body hair and will shave every hair except what is on my head.

 

[Kraezinsane]

Thanks for the reply! I will definitely check those out next time I'm at the store!

 

[Karren]

Want sharp and inexpensive checkout the Torq sold only at Kmart! 6 blades... $5 for a 4 blade refill.. Don't know about sensative skin..

 

[magosienne]

I use Gillette venus, regular 3 blade version. It works well for me, and i think it's just as expensive as the men's razors here. The cool advantage is you can pick the blades you want from the Venus range and they will fit. The blades last a good while.

 

[perlanga]

I've been using gilette daisy razors forever

 

[PineappleChick]

I agree with the Gillette Venus razor. That is one of the best razors I have used. I have been using the pink one, the name slipping my mind at the moment.

 

[denverbeerchick]

I use Gillette Mach 3. Yes, it's a dude's razor. I don't know how it does for sensitive skin, but I know that it shaves super close and well.

I'm weird about my razors and shave A LOT of my body, so I go through them really fast.

 

[Kraezinsane]

Thanks everyone for your input! I appreciate it! I'm going to check those guys out next time I'm at wally-world/target/k-mart!!

 

[bellabrown]

Originally Posted by divadoll /img/forum/go_quote.gif Razors are expensive in general. YES!
I've been using Noxzema's disposable razors becuase I don't shave often but my boyfriend has been taking them to shave his head lol! I want to switch to a razor that I can change the blades but they are so expensive I want to make sure I buy the right one. Will be stalking this thread.

 

[Annelle]

Have you tried the depilatory cream things? (like nair and them)

Basically you put the cream on your legs, let it sit a few minutes, then you wipe it off with a washcloth. It kind of disintegrates your hair, and when you wipe off with the cloth, it breaks the hair below the skin line. supposedly it is supposed to be closer than a shave since it breaks off the hair below the skin, and a razor is cuts off at skin level, which means a bit longer wait time before you have to do it again.

 

[Shelley]

I also use the Gilette Venus Embrace razors. I have the disposable type, pink one for sensitive skin. It doesn't irritate or cut my skin. Gillette Venus: Venus Razors, A Choice For Every Goddess

 

[denverbeerchick]

Originally Posted by Annelle /img/forum/go_quote.gif Have you tried the depilatory cream things? (like nair and them)
Basically you put the cream on your legs, let it sit a few minutes, then you wipe it off with a washcloth. It kind of disintegrates your hair, and when you wipe off with the cloth, it breaks the hair below the skin line. supposedly it is supposed to be closer than a shave since it breaks off the hair below the skin, and a razor is cuts off at skin level, which means a bit longer wait time before you have to do it again.

I haven't used these products in at least ten years, but the last time I tried to use Nair it didn't work out well for me. If I left it on for the maximum allowed time, it didn't remove all of my hair, and if I tried to leave it on for even a minute or two more it would burn my skin.

 

[ZsaZsa]

The best razor I have used is my husbands it works so good and leaves my legs silky soft it is the gillette mach 3.

 

[4getmeNot]

the mens razors are better in your case, b/c men's razors are designed to be used for the face, they usually have extra blades that provide more protection, & i would also rec using a sensitive shaving cream as well, & moisturizing your legs after you shave to prevent irritation.

 

[AnniKat]

I use a Schick Intuition. I have very sensitive skin and it doesn't bother me in the least, plus I find it moisturizing.

 

[Kraezinsane]

Originally Posted by Annelle /img/forum/go_quote.gif Have you tried the depilatory cream things? (like nair and them)
Basically you put the cream on your legs, let it sit a few minutes, then you wipe it off with a washcloth. It kind of disintegrates your hair, and when you wipe off with the cloth, it breaks the hair below the skin line. supposedly it is supposed to be closer than a shave since it breaks off the hair below the skin, and a razor is cuts off at skin level, which means a bit longer wait time before you have to do it again.

I acutally have tried those, and unfortunately I won't be trying them again

I really wanted it to work for me but it actually burned my legs. I timed it and everything so I wouldn't leave it on to long and it literally burned my legs.

 

[Karren]

Same here... Burnt my skin and the hair just laid there and laughed! Lol.

 

[nxdfashionista]

don't worry about the razor. switch your shaving cream. i have thick dark hair and every razor really irritated me until I discovered kiss my face's shaving cream! skintimate now makes a cream shave too that works great! You get more for your $$ with the KMF though. Also, the schick hydro 5 with the hydro shave gel is AMAZING. I get the best shave ever when I use the two. If you use a cheaper razor though, I suggest the KMF cream

 

[divadoll]

Originally Posted by Karren /img/forum/go_quote.gif Want sharp and inexpensive checkout the Torq sold only at Kmart! 6 blades... $5 for a 4 blade refill.. Don't know about sensative skin.. Its a different name in Canada but 5 blades - the shaver is $6 and a pack of 5 heads at $6! Thanks for the suggestion. I don't remember the name tho.