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Post by mrmelody on May 17, 2004 19:17:53 GMT -5
Who out there, and I'm sure there are a few of you :-) that can give tips on hair removal? I' don't comtete , but I like the look especially as I grow more and the gut is going away. About 6 months ago I started waxing chest and belly. ( Don't want to go way of electrolysis yet) and have over come the pain (well most of it any way ;-) ) Anyway, jsut wondered if anyone had any tricks or tips out there to help with removal, or helping on ingrown hairs or break outs, or anything that might be associated with it....Good lord, I'm asking men for advice on hair removal! Aren't men supposed to talk about getting it back! ;D
Ian
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Post by Tim Wescott on May 17, 2004 19:34:00 GMT -5
Ian, Here`s an axcerpt on hair removal from an article on my website giving advice on entering your first bodybuilding contest:
Removing Body Hair !
I love to compete but one of the things I hate most about competing, is the fact that in order to display your physique, it must be devoid of bodyhair, to be able to see the muscles you`ve so painstakingly built. I`ve found the best thing to do is to just simply shave it off. Some guy`s use one of the many preperations commercially designed to remove hair, but some of these do not do a thorough job, and can also irritate the skin,causing a rash .Your best bet is to get a package or two of triple edge blades, and some shaving gel. I find the Gel type much better than the traditional shaving cream. You will undoubtably use a package of these razors or more depending upon the amount of bodyhair present. Do your initial shaving with a "beard trimmer" type of shaver, then jump into the shower or bath, and finish up. Shaving in the water is much easier. Be very careful around sensitive areas like the shins, joints, and especially the nipples.Take your time, and afterwards check your handiwork out in a brightly lit area to see any spots you might have missed. You will have to get someone to help you with your back, and possibly the back of your legs. Start shaving weeks, or even months before the event, to insure that your skin get`s accustomed to it, as it can also cause a rash, irritation,or razor bumps. Once you`re into shaving for some length of time, you will very seldom experience these things at all again. More hirsute gentlemen, may have to use hedge clippers,or a power saw , and replace blades several times,for best results !!
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Post by WireNWood on May 18, 2004 15:07:52 GMT -5
I have been removing the hair form my head for over a year now, and I just recently started removing the hair from my torso. No BB competition in my near future, but I want to be more attractive to the Ladies. Later when my BF is way down and my bulk is up I expect to do my entire body.
The thing I found with razor shaving on my body is... that 5 O'Clock shadow is a b****.
The cream stuff doesnt' burn or bother me at all, I know it does for some people. I've used it on my head and my torso. It takes over a week for my "5 O'Clock shadow" to come in, and when it does the hair is kinda softer and less pr**kly. I'm sure there are other areas of the body where the chemical sensitivity could be a problem... but everyone told me it would just kill me to use the stuff on my head, and it didn't.
My 2cents.
There are others here with much more experience than I . One has already spoken.
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Post by Tim Wescott on May 18, 2004 15:11:00 GMT -5
Ray, I surely didn`1t mean that what I posted was the best way it just works best for me,just as your method works for you. Just another case of different strokes for different folks.  |
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Post by WireNWood on May 18, 2004 18:09:07 GMT -5
No sweat, Boss. That was perfectly clear.
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