Now, Beach Towels Come With Body Hair


Updated 06/23/11 4:24 PM · Posted by · 11 comments

Must-See: Gillette Towels Use Grass as "Body Hair" 2011-06-22 14:14:37

In Germany, Gillette is trying a whole new kind of guerrilla marketing to get people shaving. The company's marketing agency in Deutschland says that they've put thousands of these grass-as-pubic-and-pit-hair towels out in public spaces all over Germany. I like the idea, although I'm not sure BBDO is really conveying Gillette's message effectively here. I mean, the fluffy grass looks so nice Read more

Sugaring 101: All About This Hair Removal Technique


Updated 06/15/11 11:59 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 7 comments

What Is Sugaring? All About This Hair Removal Technique

Looking for a sweet way to remove hair? Sugaring might be just the thing for you. This centuries-old method provides longer-lasting results than shaving, and it's less painful than waxing. It just might be a (relatively) easy way to get rid of unwanted fuzz during beach season. Get the scoop — watch now! Read more

Amanda Palmer Just Says No to Shaving


Updated 01/27/11 10:34 PM · Posted by · 17 comments

Amanda Palmer's Map of Tasmania Attacks Shaving Body Hair

Rocker Amanda Palmer has a PSA: shaving off your pubic hair to conform is "so wack." Her new video for "Map of Tasmania" is a fierce (and sparkly) rebuttal to those who say hair-free is the only way to be. It makes a good point: women are often faced with derision if they don't shave, and that's totally wrongheaded. On the other hand, Amanda comes off as very aggressively anti-shorn in this Read more

Do You Go Hairless?


Updated 02/10/11 9:10 AM · Posted by · 37 comments

Do You Go Hairless?

Hair down there might be going the way of female armpit hair. Among women 18 to 24 years old, 58 percent report going completely hairless some of the time, offering evidence that pubic hair is increasingly considered unsightly or "gross," just like all other body hair on a woman. This week, Psychology Today examined how the Brazilian wax trend impacts sexuality. The article accepts that each Read more

BellaTV: All About Sugaring


Updated 09/02/10 2:05 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 3 comments

Sugaring: FAQs and More on This Hair Removal Technique

Looking for a sweet way to remove hair? Sugaring might be just the thing for you. This centuries-old method provides longer-lasting results than shaving, and it's less painful than waxing. Get the scoop — watch now! Read more

Got Questions About Bikini Waxing? Get Answers Here!


Updated 07/30/10 9:49 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 1 comment

Bikini Wax FAQs: Types of Bikini Wax, Cost, Pain, and More Questions Answered 2010-07-29 13:01:45

Beach season is in full swing, so if you're thinking of defuzzing your nether regions, waxing might be right for you. But how much will it hurt? How long will it last? And what's the difference between a Brazilian and a Playboy, anyway? Wax master Jodi Shays has the answers to those and more FAQs. So wax on, wax off — and watch now! Read more

BellaTV: Laser Hair Removal FAQs


Updated 07/23/10 6:51 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 1 comment

Laser Hair Removal With Dr. Howard Lancer

Got questions about laser hair removal? Beverly Hills dermatologist Dr. Howard Lancer has answers. Check out our video to find out who it's right for, how much it costs, and the kind of results you should expect. Watch now! Read more

How to Prepare For Laser Hair Removal


Updated 07/28/11 4:46 PM · Posted by BellaTV · 0 comments

Laser Hair Removal Treatment: How to Prepare and What to Look Out For

BellaTV talks to dermatologist Dr. Lancer, who has worked with celebrities like Beyoncé, Renée Zellweger, and Victoria Beckham, to find out the details behind the laser hair removal process. He shares the dangers, benefits, and why it may be a better choice for you than waxing, shaving, or threading. Watch our video to find out what you need to know about laser hair removal. Read more

Do You Think Brazilian Waxes Are Truly Popular?


Updated 01/04/11 12:51 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 37 comments

Janeane Garofalo on Brazilian Waxing

Funny lady Janeane Garofalo has a new stand-up special out called If You Will, and in it she takes on the popularity of Brazilian waxes. In a recent interview, she said, "We've been conned into thinking it's desirable to have that waxing done and that people like it. I think it's a national myth that we have all gone along with for some reason." But how many people are getting Brazilians, Read more

Do You Groom Your Dude?


Updated 11/24/10 9:11 PM · Posted by TresSugar · 14 comments

More Men Going Hairless With Help of Their Partners

Women today feel the pressure, or preference, to rid themselves of body hair, and now society has paid men back by increasingly expecting them to do the same. "As hairless torsos have become the norm for male models and actors" explains the New York Times, "below-the-neck hair removal has gone mainstream." Unfortunately the paper discovered that the task of male shearing often falls on the Read more