Epilating creams

[AnnaD]

Hi, I need help with my hair removal. I've just found out about epilating creams, and I wondered if they work. If they do work, how do I use them?

 

Thanks

[VickySGV]

DO NOT USE THEM ON YOUR FACE OR NECK!!!!  They may do fine on arms, legs and body if the hair is not too thick, but carefully read the instructions on them and look for allergy information and for what to do if you have a bad reaction.  They will work somewhat better after you have been on HRT for a while since they are most often rated for women's hair.  Test a patch on a lower leg, but remember, once you open the product you can't return it.

[SaraAW]

Also be really wary of the sensitive chest parts. I accidentally got some on my nipple once, let’s just say chemical burns are not fun. 

[ToniTone]

I find the "Shower"-stay variety is a bit stronger, thicker and resists mist from the far side from the shower more. But because it's stronger and thicker, it's more likely to burn if you leave it on too long. 

 

Really the cheaper standard variety works just fine. Just don't let your ankles get hit by the shower mist or it deactivates. Be careful near the perineal area, burns there hurt! 

 

~Toni

[Ellora]

10 minutes ago, SaraAW said:

Also be really wary of the sensitive chest parts. I accidentally got some on my nipple once, let’s just say chemical burns are not fun. 

Yes, definitely keep it away from all upper and lower sensitive areas. 

[tracy_j]

I totally hate the smell of the ones I have tried. The results I got were not good, but I have sensitive skin which they irritate.

 

Tracy

[AnnaD]

thanks all, my mum/mom is getting me some on tuesday, so im quite happy. 

[Lady Ayu]

Does Nair count?? If that is what yall are talking about, i just recently tryed it and it worked pretty good for me. Legs and Arms went fine but i missed a few patches on my arms, so i would just ensure total coverage next time. Results were pretty good and for me i may prefer this to shaving but it's not perfect and it does burn if you arent careful: read read read the instructions and maybe test a small patch before doing a coat. I tested on the small hairs just above my ankle. Hope this helps!!

 

~Mayumi~

[ToniTone]

Yes, Nair. It's my best friend! I prefer the standard bottle with cocoa butter added... 

 

~Toni

[Janeshannon]

I understand the one designed for females to use are designed to work with thinner body hair. If you have thick body hair use the products designed for males.  There is stuff designed to work on faces, it is usually targeted towards the African-American community.  It can be nasty stuff--use with extreme caution.

 

[AnnaD]

On 8/24/2019 at 12:27 AM, Lady Ayu said:

Does Nair count?? If that is what yall are talking about, i just recently tryed it and it worked pretty good for me. Legs and Arms went fine but i missed a few patches on my arms, so i would just ensure total coverage next time. Results were pretty good and for me i may prefer this to shaving but it's not perfect and it does burn if you arent careful: read read read the instructions and maybe test a small patch before doing a coat. I tested on the small hairs just above my ankle. Hope this helps!!

 

~Mayumi~

i've just looked it up and i think i might try that one. thanks

On 8/25/2019 at 1:16 AM, Janeshannon said:

I understand the one designed for females to use are designed to work with thinner body hair. If you have thick body hair use the products designed for males.  There is stuff designed to work on faces, it is usually targeted towards the African-American community.  It can be nasty stuff--use with extreme caution.

 

yeah, i've heard not to use it on sensitive areas, luckily for me my facial hair doesn't show alot (yet) so im ok there

[Lady Ayu]

More about my Nair experience: it's been about a week and though small hair are growing back, i am still silky smooth :3c

 

So for me, nair lived up to keeping me clear longer

 

 

[DawnD]

On 8/15/2019 at 11:16 PM, Ellora said:

Yes, definitely keep it away from all upper and lower sensitive areas. 

Learned that lesson years ago, decided to make my groin area smooth and hair free. Burned a little at first, and got the hair gone. But..... I spent the next three days feeling like someone was holding a tiki torch between my legs.... oooooohhhhh... I would not recommend it....

[Moira Arista]

I absolutely will not use Nair. I tried the normal formula and it did nothing except burn me. Also to the person who said avoid perineal regions, I say that goes without saying.

[ShawnaLeigh]

On 8/15/2019 at 10:15 PM, SaraAW said:

Also be really wary of the sensitive chest parts. I accidentally got some on my nipple once, let’s just say chemical burns are not fun. 

Ive done this too.  Oh My God!

It was less then not fun.  
Note this as well.  Keep it away from “anything” sensitive.  To definitely include your private areas.  I didn’t apply it there but “run off” from my torso got down there.  
I vow to never use it again.  

[SaraAW]

I use a depilatory designed specifically for the bikini area and it is okay. I tested a small area first, varying the times left on until I found the length of time that worked best with the least amount of irritation. I definitely would not recommend using any cream not meant for the sensitive bikini area. 
 

*hugs*
 

Sara

[Jamie james]

I use an epilator on my face and pits.  I don't have a lot of facial hair to start.  The best thing I have found is coochy cream.  No irritation or pimples from that.  I will admit though the first few times using an epilator on my face hurt, once the hair started growing in it's stages it has been no problem