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Leg hair removal, too soon to have it waxed again

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AndBeholdAWhiteHorse · 25/08/2019 08:00

Not sure if this is the right area, but does anyone have any advice please. I am at that awkward stage where my legs need some pre-holiday maintenance but it's too soon for them to be waxed again. They aren't ready. Should I just shave them, cream them or epilate? I don't know which is best because I only have them waxed now. I also don't know if it makes a difference but I'm pregnant. Can you use creams - although I would prefer to avoid as it is just a faff imo.

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dancemom · 25/08/2019 08:18

My waxer says if I must use something between visits then definitely use hair removal cream rather than shave.

Branster · 25/08/2019 09:06

If you never used hair removal cream before, just shave and be done with it, just in case you get some skin irritation.
If you have an epilator machine and are super comfortable using it, then use that. I had one years ago and could even use it under my arms without much discomfort after many uses, but it always gave me ingrown hairs on lower legs.

daphine2004 · 25/08/2019 09:11

Also OP, your body hair may grow quicker with being pregnant! You could always get them waxed on holiday.

I’ve been having mine done monthly and after the last time the hair was back within a week a patchy, but back!

AndBeholdAWhiteHorse · 25/08/2019 09:28

Thank you all. I'll probably just take a razor and try epilate the worst before I go. It's only a few days but my hair has gone a bit preggo crazy!!

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Toneitdown · 25/08/2019 09:33

I'd go with the epilator

70isaLimitNotaTarget · 25/08/2019 09:35

Epilate !

Its similar to waxing in that it removes the hair at the roots.
Use an exfoliant to reduce ingrown hairs .

I use a room temperature sugaring kit , it works well on my armpits but too time consuming for legs . I just got a new epilator and it is amazing , it takes out really short hairs .

Razors leave blunt cut edges they feel too prickly for me .

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