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Immune to All Forms of Hair Removal

16 replies

RemoteControlHeron · 01/10/2026 17:55

In the last couple of months or so I’ve noticed that razors have completely stopped working. They do not remove any hairs from any part of my body. I’ve tried every type, cheapy disposables to your posher types. I’ve then attempted hair removal cream for ‘tough hair.’ Tells you to not leave it on longer than 6 minutes - 12 minutes later NOTHING. Today, I had a home hard waxing kit delivered - doesn’t work! I’ve even tried it on my husband to check it wasn’t my technique and his leg is now smooth as a baby’s bum.

Has anyone else experienced this? I am probably perimenopausal, have very dark thick hair, but this has never been a problem before. Have I suddenly evolved x-man style Teflon hair in light of the forthcoming nuclear winter? Should I join the circus? Any advice welcome!

OP posts:
Idontjetwashthefucker · 01/10/2026 20:42

Weird that a razor doesn't remove it

Jk987 · 01/10/2026 20:59

Explain what happens when you run a razor through it? How can it not cut?

RemoteControlHeron · 01/10/2026 21:42

I run a razor over it and no hair comes off at all. It’s really weird.

OP posts:
Idontjetwashthefucker · 01/10/2026 22:47

RemoteControlHeron · 01/10/2026 21:42

I run a razor over it and no hair comes off at all. It’s really weird.

Have you taken the plastic cover thing off the blade?

EmmaStone · 01/10/2026 22:49

Have you considered IPL?

Isthismykarma · 01/10/2026 23:06

How can a razor not cut hair?

SaraHoliday · 01/10/2026 23:13

I don't understand how a razor or waxing cannot work?

Have you tried to exfoliate your skin?

TinyBlueDent · 01/10/2026 23:13

Tweezers. Time-consuming but with the right technique you can remove hair from the root.

WeightLossGoal2024 · 02/10/2026 00:07

Have you tried an electric razor?

HScully · 02/10/2026 16:29

Are you using it against the direction of the hair??? it sounds bizarre

Lench · 02/10/2026 20:01

I once had scissors that didn’t cut wrapping paper. It’s a very challenging situation

NeverDropYourMooncup · 02/10/2026 20:03

Do you have a lot of ingrown hair? There is no way human hair exists that cannot be cut by a razor blade if it's not buried underneath the skin.

D0gMum26 · 02/10/2026 20:08

That’s not physically possible- for a razor to not cut hair.

tobee · 08/10/2026 18:13

I would say that waxing your husband would be much easier than waxing yourself. So I wouldn’t necessarily judge by that. What about going to a salon for a wax?

SummerInSun · 08/10/2026 20:04

If it’s thick black hair it sounds ideal for professional laser treatment

exhaustedandoverit · 08/10/2026 20:14

Maybe epilation would work? Painful but effective.
or get a men’s clipper set, maybe something designed for thicker coarser hair would make more of a difference?

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