Tyra Banks: I Don't Have to Shave My Legs


Updated 11/21/11 6:32 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 11 comments

Tyra Banks Doesn't Shave Her Legs

Many women would say that shaving their legs is their least favorite beauty task, but for Tyra Banks, there's no need to bother with the the razors-and-shaving-cream rigmarole in the first place. Tyra explains to Life & Style, "I don't have to shave my legs," adding, "The hair is so faint, you don't even see it." Not all of us are as lucky as Tyra (although what law ever said anyone had to Read more

So You Didn't Shave . . . Ways to Still Work Out


Updated 09/07/11 2:10 PM · Posted by Heather Dale · 11 comments

Tips For Working Out With Hairy Legs and Armpits

Two things that always manage to keep me from going to the gym: hairy legs and hairy armpits. Like most people who say that time (or lack thereof) is the primary reason they can't make it to the gym as often as they'd like, I too, will often use the "time" excuse. It's often used when I take one look at my hairy legs and say — "nope, not enough time to shave, which unfortunately means I won't Read more

Peach Fuzz Removal: Methods That Work (and Ones That Don't)


Updated 08/30/11 6:25 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

How to Get Rid of Peach Fuzz 2011-08-30 03:05:00

Vellus hair, which is endearingly known as peach fuzz, is the short, fine, lightly pigmented hair that can appear on the face, neck, and other areas of the body. While it's often barely noticeable, many people have their own reasons for wanting to rid themselves of it. As you may know, peach fuzz is a tough thing to remove permanently, but there are a few things you can do to temporarily Read more

Threading, Sugaring, and Waxing: Health Risks of Hair Removal


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Health Risks of Hair Removal Methods

Women go through all kinds of hoops when it comes to beauty, especially in the quest for smooth hairless skin. From waxing to sugaring, threading, and beyond, check out the health risks involved when it comes to common hair removal techniques. Shaving — Probably the most common way to remove hair since it's fast, cheap, and easy to do yourself. With shaving, there is a risk for nicks, ingrown 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

How to Take the Pain Out of Waxing


Updated 05/13/11 1:59 PM · Posted by Allure · 3 comments

How to Make Waxing Less Painful

We are proud to present this story from Allure: Perhaps the worst thing about coming out of winter hibernation is the realization that a '70s-era embrace of body hair is not, in fact, sweeping the nation. That's not to say, though, that there is no way to make the delicate reacquaintance with your waxer more bearable. Here, tricks that actually help take the sting out of waxing. See the Read more

10 Gifts You Should Probably Think Twice About Before Giving


Updated 11/24/10 9:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Beauty Gifts That Are Bad to Give For the Holidays

Most gift givers have nothing but good intentions in mind when choosing gifts for their loved ones. Unfortunately, and mainly due to their inherent nature, some gifts can come off as unintentionally insulting. Here are 10 beauty items you might want to think twice about — or put on your list for the ultimate passive-aggressive frenemy gift. Read more

What Do You Know About the History of Shaving?


Updated 11/10/10 2:50 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

The History of Shaving Quiz

Even though I'm a lady, I actually prefer men's razors, particularly the Gillette Fusion ProGlide Power Razor ($9). And while modern shaving products offer up quadruple razor this and vibrating handles that, in the early days, razors weren't quite as sophisticated. Let's go way (way) back and explore the history of these basic hair removal devices. What do you know about the history of shaving? Read more

Betsey Johnson Plucks a Deal With Tweezerman


Updated 08/23/10 9:06 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 2 comments

Betsey Johnson Tweezerman Tweezers

Tweezing isn't exactly on every woman's list of fun things to do. But now, thanks to the always-colorful Betsey Johnson, hair removal just got a little more exciting. The kooky designer has collaborated with Tweezerman on a trio of Betsey Johnson Designer Series slanted tweezers ($25 each). The lineup includes a black with the Betsey "babe" face, a neon pink with white Betsey skulls, and a white Read more