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 2009-05-27 12:42 PM |
New user 34 |  Subject: Dealing with body hairAre there any really hairy people out there? How do you deal with it for training/races? I am hairy enough that if I raced in only shorts, someone would probably ask why I hadn't removed my wetsuit. It's a long process to shave all body hair and usually requires a partner. I have tried things like Nair, unfortuantely, I also have extremely sensitive skin and was left with burns that looked like I had been splashed with acid. Over the years I have tried waxing, Nads, shaving, Nair, Laser/IPL treatment and I am still as hairy as ever. Any suggestions? |
| 2009-05-27 12:44 PM in reply to: #2175992 |
Elite 4048  Gilbert, Az. | Subject: RE: Dealing with body hair vrocco - 2009-05-27 10:42 AM Are there any really hairy people out there? How do you deal with it for training/races? I am hairy enough that if I raced in only shorts, someone would probably ask why I hadn't removed my wetsuit. It's a long process to shave all body hair and usually requires a partner. I have tried things like Nair, unfortuantely, I also have extremely sensitive skin and was left with burns that looked like I had been splashed with acid. Over the years I have tried waxing, Nads, shaving, Nair, Laser/IPL treatment and I am still as hairy as ever. Any suggestions? My dad has the same thing, lots of hair. He just gets clippers and mows it, doesn't worry about shaving it all the way down, just very very short. John |
| 2009-05-27 12:55 PM in reply to: #2175992 |
Iron Donkey 38643    , Wisconsin | Subject: RE: Dealing with body hair Duct tape? |
| 2009-05-27 1:00 PM in reply to: #2175992 |
Veteran 561 Arden Hills, MN | Subject: RE: Dealing with body hair First, thanks for posting a question I feel qualified to answer! To echo TDK, I simply trim but do not shave. I use this guy: http://www.manalogues.philips.com/?origin=SEA&s_kwcid=TC|9836|man%2... Every two weeks I trim up - no skin irritation, ingrown hairs, etc. |
| 2009-05-27 1:04 PM in reply to: #2175992 |
| Veteran 263 | Subject: RE: Dealing with body hair I am in a very similar position. If I don't trim my chest and stomach, it ends up looking like a rug. The ironic thing is that I seem to be gaining hair everywhere I don't want it (back, shoulders etc), and losing it from the one place I actually want it to grow (my head). I have used Nair on occasion, but it is a bit messy to use, and you have to use A LOT if your hair is thick. The easiest way is to use hair clippers and just trim it short. Once every three to four weeks tends to be enough. |
| 2009-05-27 1:06 PM in reply to: #2175992 |
Champion 8766 Evergreen, Colorado | Subject: RE: Dealing with body hair Laser hair removal is totally worth it. |
| 2009-05-27 1:06 PM in reply to: #2176052 |
Champion 10471 Dallas, TX | Subject: RE: Dealing with body hair DB - 2009-05-27 1:00 PM First, thanks for posting a question I feel qualified to answer! To echo TDK, I simply trim but do not shave. I use this guy: http://www.manalogues.philips.com/?origin=SEA&s_kwcid=TC|9836|man%2... Every two weeks I trim up - no skin irritation, ingrown hairs, etc. Gosh, I'm a lady and that's looking pretty sweet. Although, if you have a lot of area to cover this this guy does... that tiny little razor head won't cover too much area... so it might take a long time. |
| 2009-05-27 2:31 PM in reply to: #2176069 |
Sneaky Slow 8694 Herndon, VA, | Subject: RE: Dealing with body hair KSH - 2009-05-27 2:06 PM DB - 2009-05-27 1:00 PM First, thanks for posting a question I feel qualified to answer! To echo TDK, I simply trim but do not shave. I use this guy: http://www.manalogues.philips.com/?origin=SEA&s_kwcid=TC|9836|m... Every two weeks I trim up - no skin irritation, ingrown hairs, etc. Gosh, I'm a lady and that's looking pretty sweet. Although, if you have a lot of area to cover this this guy does... that tiny little razor head won't cover too much area... so it might take a long time. I have a Bodygroom and it works great. The initial time you trim it takes a while. After that, to trim up everything, takes about 15-20 mins. Not too bad, once a week or so. |
| 2009-05-27 2:54 PM in reply to: #2175992 |
Elite 3683 Whispering Pines, North Carolina | Subject: RE: Dealing with body hair You and me, baby, are nothing but mammals.... |
| 2009-05-27 2:58 PM in reply to: #2175992 |
Extreme Veteran 494 Overland Park, KS | Subject: RE: Dealing with body hair I bought the 1st gen bodygroom an dthe battery just died on me. Need to go get a new one, although I bought a new panasonic electric shaver and it kicks major butt. I use it on my face also. never liked electric shavers, but this one is awesome!
http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-ES8243A-Nano-Rechargeable-Shaver/dp/B001DKMY9Q/ref=pd_sbs_e_2 |
| 2009-05-27 3:18 PM in reply to: #2175992 |
Veteran 192 Southern California | Subject: RE: Dealing with body hair http://www.braun.com/us/series-shavers/series-7.html Use it from my nose to my toes. Works great and you can either just do the quick trim or the nice smooth finish. |
| 2009-05-27 3:32 PM in reply to: #2175992 |
| over a barrier | Subject: RE: Dealing with body hair |
| 2009-05-27 3:53 PM in reply to: #2175992 |
Veteran 133 Fort Worth, TX | Subject: RE: Dealing with body hair I am assuming you are a man? |
| 2009-05-27 3:57 PM in reply to: #2175992 |
Veteran 133 Fort Worth, TX | Subject: RE: Dealing with body hair You could always...  Rock The Flowbee!!!! |
| 2009-05-27 9:44 PM in reply to: #2175992 |
| Tyler, | Subject: RE: Dealing with body hair naturally I am extremely hairy. I would reccommend shaving everything, but first run the clippers first on place where you can get hair everythere and dispose off without clogging any drains up. Then go back with the razor. |
| 2009-05-27 9:51 PM in reply to: #2176539 |
Veteran 177 | Subject: RE: Dealing with body hair |
| 2009-05-27 10:18 PM in reply to: #2176066 |
| New user 34 | Subject: RE: Dealing with body hair jldicarlo - 2009-05-27 2:06 PM Laser hair removal is totally worth it. I have to strongly disagree here. I paid for an entire years worth of laser treatments. Saw a reduction for about the 6 months after I finished and then it was back to full coverage like the laser never happened. What a waste of money. |
| 2009-05-28 6:45 AM in reply to: #2175992 |
Veteran 320 Lowestoft, England | Subject: RE: Dealing with body hair Could this possibly be the first shaving thread of the season? Will shaving my legs make me faster? |
| 2009-05-28 7:51 AM in reply to: #2177545 |
Elite 3683 Whispering Pines, North Carolina | Subject: RE: Dealing with body hair hagakure - 2009-05-28 7:45 AM Could this possibly be the first shaving thread of the season? Will shaving my legs make me faster? nope, but it'll help your vanity... |
| 2009-05-28 5:26 PM in reply to: #2175992 |
Master 1325 Lake Oswego, OR | Subject: RE: Dealing with body hair I completely shaved down (except head & Pubs) for a 5K OWS last year (no wetsuit allowed). I was so much cooler in my tris that I am going to do it again starting with my first HIM in 2 weeks. I'll keep it shaved all summer. It is like taking a blanket off for me.
PS Cold water does not bother me in a wetsuit Edited by E=H2O 2009-05-28 5:27 PM |
| 2009-05-28 5:32 PM in reply to: #2175992 |
Master 2477 Oceanside, California | Subject: RE: Dealing with body hair |
 2009-05-28 7:34 PM in reply to: #2179693 |
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| 2009-05-29 10:54 AM in reply to: #2175992 |
| Regular 90 Des Moines, IA | Subject: RE: Dealing with body hair Question to all of the "shavers" out there.... How about when it grows back? Does it itch? Get irritated? Ingrown hairs? Sincerely yours.... On the fence! |
| 2009-05-29 10:55 AM in reply to: #2181019 |
| over a barrier | Subject: RE: Dealing with body hair Iowa Action - 2009-05-29 10:54 AM Question to all of the "shavers" out there.... How about when it grows back? Does it itch? Get irritated? Ingrown hairs? Sincerely yours.... On the fence! No, No, and No. Let it grown back out in the winter....no issue for me. |
| 2009-05-29 10:56 AM in reply to: #2181019 |
| Master 1325 Lake Oswego, OR | Subject: RE: Dealing with body hair Iowa Action - 2009-05-29 8:54 AM Question to all of the "shavers" out there.... How about when it grows back? Does it itch? Get irritated? Ingrown hairs? Sincerely yours.... On the fence!
None for me either. |
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