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Let's Tackle that Hairy Question: Are Brazilian Waxes Necessary?
Do you really need a Brazilian wax these days? That's the question a woman posed to the Times of London, after a new beau was "shocked" by her presence of pubic hair. In her letter, she says, "I don’t think that a permanent tan and Brazilian wax should be dealbreakers in a relationship.
Twilight Fever Reaches the Grooming Aisle
Via this semi-NSFW Twilight lulz blog, I've learned that Bic's line of Soleil razors — whose funk turned me off last year — now includes Twilight and Bella shaving options. I assume it's an attempt to hop on the New Moon train, but don't the bigwigs know that a true Twi shaver would have sparkles in the handle?
Reader Review of the Day: GiGi Anesthetic Numbing Spray
Waxing can be painful. Isn't that right, Steve Carell? Recently, Princessgouveia reviewed GiGi Anesthetic Numbing Spray ($10.50), a lidocaine-based gel that helps to temporarily numb the skin's surface.
Expectant Mamas Can Get Waxed, Too
If I were carrying a baby Bella inside me, I'd like to think that I'd have some pressing issues on my mind: Lamaze classes, proper nutrition, getting the nursery ready, that sort of thing. Pubic grooming doesn't make the list. (It's not like I'd be able to see anything below my bump, anyway.) But if you want to test your pain threshold before the birth, you could always go in for a bikini wax.
The Big Tria Update: All of the Pros and Cons
A few things have happened since Tria, the at-home laser hair-removal gadget, came on the market. First, the economy tanked, which may explain why Tria's price went from $995 to $795. Second, I've had almost a year to give it a whirl (full disclosure: Tria's PR team sent a trial unit for me to use).
The Spray That Makes Waxing 10 Times Easier
I've been searching for a new waxing esthetician, someone who can make it easy for me to hit the beach without showing the world my lady garden. This is more difficult than it might seem, especially because bikini waxes are no, uh, trip to the beach. Every time I try a new place, I worry that I'll have inadvertently stumbled upon the Cruella DeVille Haus of Hair-Ripping, and that I will be tarred and de-feathered by someone with a serious sadistic streak.
Another Way to Stop Body Hair
As close readers know, my waxer keeps raising prices, and I've been looking for a new place for deforestation. A new waxing salon called Stript recently opened, and although its prices are too high for me, I'm intrigued by a service it provides. Along with regular waxing services, Stript offers Epilar, an add-on service that promises to permanently reduce hair regrowth.
Reader Review of the Day: Sally Hansen Brush-On Hair Remover Creme
When you're looking for skincare products, there are some things you don't want to see in a review. Take the phrase "chemical burn," for example. Those two words came up more than once in reviews of Sally Hansen Brush-On Hair Remover Creme, a product that didn't get much love from readers.
Reader Review of the Day: BIC Soleil Bella Four Blades Shaver
'Tis the season for more frequent shaving, so when loyal reader ImmaDiva said that BIC Soleil Bella Four Blades Shaver ($7) was amazing, I took notice. That, and I can't resist another "bella." Here's what ImmaDiva thought about this new product:
They have four blades opposed to three, so I get a closer shave and the blades are widely spaced so they never clog.
Take The Sting Out of Hair Removal
It was a real scorcher here in San Francisco over the weekend, and I'm sure many of you have had similarly warm weather in weeks past. As the temperatures and hemlines begin to rise, perhaps you're starting to pay more attention to hair removal methods. In case you missed them the first time around, here are some great tips on defuzzing below:
Brazilian Expectations
Make Your Razor Last
Stop the Burn
Farewell to Nicks
End the Painful Wax
Get a Close Shave
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