Depiliation: Short Term Solutions/options.

[Guest Joy]

I know there's permanent solutions to unwanted facial/body hair. Eventually I probably will pursue them.

in the meantime: does anyone have any reccomended solutions?

Currently on my face I just use the same method I've used sinc I was a prepubscent male proudly removing his peach fuzz. Well not quite.. it's more the five directional against all grains and done every time I brush my teeth method that I learned to avoid getting yelled at for being 'unshaven' in the army.

On my body I've used 'Veet' twice. The stuff stinks something fierce and I think I get a mild skin reaction (takes about three days for the skin to calm down again) and for some reason my chest is always stubbly.

I've perused some other products there seems to be some kind of wax product I haven't tried.

oh and while we're at it? is there a way to permanently skulpt the eyebrows? I've been getting by when I do my makeup with some theatrical wax and foundation over the wax: works but feels odd and eventually I will want more girly eyebrows.

[Guest viv]

Hello Joy, shaving your face is the only **sane** method till you go for

electro or laser ( I have heard of folk plucking their beard off,,oh the pain)

I use Veet and my skin got used to that product . Have not heard of perm/

sculpting eyebrows but you con get em waxed and after that just tweeze

the new growth ,that will keep you in shape ,,,womanhood"s a breeze huh???

LOL. luv,viv

[Guest ~Brenda~]

Hi Joy,

Until you are ready to commit to permanent hair removal, I would suggest that you simply shave (everything). It may be difficult at first, but you will become proficient at it. As you develop your skills at shaving, I guarantee you that your legs, arms, etc. will come out just the way you like them to be (smooth and silky).

Same is true for your eyebrows. No need to complicate your life. Keep things simple.

Love

Brenda

[Guest Joy]

What about that wax stuff? is that like some area effect plucking tool? and does it work?

[Guest Donna Jean]

What about that wax stuff? is that like some area effect plucking tool? and does it work?

Well, yes Hon....

Waxing of any sort involves ripping out multiple hairs at a time...they're slower to grow back, though. And waxing does work..

But it's all up to you, you're pain tolerence, how much you want to hassel with it and how long the effects work for you.

Waxing does get things ultra smooth for a time..

But any method other than Laser/Electrolysis is tempory...

Hair comes back!

Huggs!

Donna Jean

[Guest Elizabeth K]

Yep - what everyone says!

HRT is the only way to 'reduce' hair - and it takes about a year - any of your body hair ('cept beard, head and pubic) just goes 'female' pattern on you - mostly back to peach fuzz or goes away.

NOW

Until that is an option - some go with elecrolysis immediately! It's very expensive and each session hurts, although I tolerated it pretty well. The bad news is it has to be repeated - only 70- to 50 percent stays gone permanently. So it gets frustrationg! Face only - DONT do the body with electrolysis - that is usually taken care of by the HRT later. Either shave, depilate or wax your body while waiting for HRT.

For YEARS I shaved everywhere - and had great results for two days - then the stubble came back (body - especially the legs) There is a penned topic on how to shave your legs.

Then I got smart - depilator - wow - epilator the company calls them. BUT it takes skill and practice - it hurts at first until you get your skin accustomed to it. It is NOT for the face or eyebrows! DON"T DO YOUR FACE!

Use it under the arms - YIKES- but it is only needed once a month. Buy a good one! They are about $80 - but last for years while the cheap ones won't - Enjon I think?

And another option is LASER. Only certain people have luck with that. It is about the same cost as elecrolysis bit 5 times quicker! Some have no results - and swear 'at' it rather than 'by' it!

Eyebrows - go to a professional the first time and have them shaped (don't try it at home) - then you will know what looks good on you! CAUTION - shaped eyebrows are extremely feminizing - so if you still have to pass male some of the time tell them to go easy on you.

Afterwards - pluck, as needed (every 2nd or 3rd day usually) If you like luxury - have them waxed at a solon. You can also buy wax kits at Walgreens (USA only?) - cheaper,

But I think its best just to concentrate on shaving!

Being female is a maintenance thing - and - unfortunately - until the HRT kicks in and the electrolysis is done - HIGH maintenance! I epilate - need to do the legs every two to three weeks now. Before HRT? About every five days.

So I hope this helps! I have been at this for a while - grin!

Lizzy