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I’m Breaking Up with My Razor

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Dear Razor: It’s not you, it’s me. My needs are changing as I get older, and you’re just not right for me anymore. Love, Aimee. That’s right, I’m back on the market — for a new hair removal technique. I’ve been a razor girl for a long time. My first razor was electric, but I never really felt like I got a close enough shave. When I switched to a disposable (single blade), the difference was amazing and wonderful. Then came the double blades… the triple blades… the quads and quints. I guess my skin is getting more sensitive as … Continue reading →

Razor Bumps

Call it razor rash or razor bumps; regardless of the name you give it, it can be a painful problem! Want a mouthful? Call it pseudofolliculitis barbae. These small, irritated bumps can develop on the skin after shaving if the hair curls back on itself and grows into the skin. The irritation can lead to the development of pimples or even cause scarring. Sorry, boys — razor bumps are more a problem for men than women. This is because men who choose to shave usually have to shave their faces every day; women can get away with shaving less frequently … Continue reading →

What’s With The Dark Hair On My Belly?

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Last night I was talking to a friend of mine who is expecting. She was feeling a little self-conscious about the appearance of her growing baby bump. As soon as I saw what she was worried about, I assured her that it happened to me when I was pregnant as well. In fact, it happens to a majority of pregnant women. Like stretch marks, it can seem to appear overnight. One day, your stomach looks totally normal, and then all of a sudden, you wake up one morning and it’s covered in long, dark hair. Gone are the days of … Continue reading →

Adventures in Hair Removal: Nair

As I said when I broke up with my razor, I want to give a few other methods of hair removal a test run. Today I had my first date with a depilatory cream. The instructions are easy enough: smear on the cream, wash your hands, and wait. In as little as three minutes (or up to ten minutes) your legs will supposedly be hair free. After that, just wipe away the cream, rinse well, and enjoy your smooth new legs. Okay, I can do that. I’ll even take pictures because I’m sure you want a good look at my … Continue reading →

How To Make An Herbal Aftershave

If you have sensitive skin, shaving can be a serious irritation! It can leave you with itchy, red razor bumps. Try these recipes for a soothing herbal aftershave to help keep your skin happy. For a stimulating aftershave that will help heal nicks and wake you up, you’ll need: A large jar (preferably dark colored glass) Fresh sage leaves Fresh yarrow flowers Fresh or dried lavender flowers Fresh eucalyptus or peppermint leaves Fill the jar halfway. Use three parts sage leaves, one part yarrow flowers, one part lavender flowers, and one part eucalyptus or mint leaves. Fill the jar the … Continue reading →