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Waxing! Does never shaving mean less hair?

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CantThinkOfAName100 · 04/05/2025 08:07

A friend said she has always waxed, never shaved, and that’s why she isn’t very hairy. I am wondering if this is true and if I should encourage my daughter to go down that route when the time comes and never touch a razor. OR was the friend just not a hairy person and waxing isn’t the reason she’s never been very hairy?!
Also keen for any IPL reviews although I understand you have to wait until after puberty for that? Thanks!

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Mary46 · 04/05/2025 09:54

Waxing good but got pricey. Im back to shaving. Got laser on lip it did grow back. Just ends up so costly doesnt it. My hair is dark.

NeverDropYourMooncup · 04/05/2025 10:07

If that worked, I wouldn't have a full winter pelt to remove if I want to wear something shorter than a maxi this summer.

WildBalonz · 04/05/2025 14:19

I normally wax my legs at home every few weeks and that’s it. I don’t bother shaving anything. I have noticed that it does take a lot longer for the leg hair to grow back and when it does it is much lighter for the first few days of regrowth.

CrystalSingerFan · 04/05/2025 19:21

DisplayPurposesOnly · 04/05/2025 08:52

What happens when you’re in your 50s? I’ve noticed older women don’t have much hair, does that mean the hair reduces as you get older?

Hair thinning or hair loss can happen in menopause. Like all symptoms, it's not guaranteed. (I'm 57, still tonnes of hair albeit grey now 😄)

I'm 66. Leg hair and other bits way less. So, yes it does. Not sure if anyone else cares, sadly.

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