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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).
What Do You Prefer When It Comes to Manscaping?
Whereas the 20th century led women to remove much of their body hair, it wasn't until recently that dudes got into deep depilating. (If you missed it, check out this back waxer.) Now, razor companies aim to persuade guys to shave most of it off — pits, chest, pubes. Brands such as Gillette and Nivea are targeting guys by posting videos of how to shave their bodies, not-so-subtly implying that the less hair they have, the more action they'll get from ladies.
A Mad, Mortifying Manscaping Video
The metrosexual trend blossomed in the early part of the decade, and though the male-grooming pendulum has swung from that highly coiffed extreme, some guys are still looking into new ways of preening. Chuck Darrow, a highly hairy reporter, decided that it was time to remove his man-fur. And so he went to a Philadelphia spa for a torso wax.
How Long Do You Stay Smooth After Waxing?
OK, this one goes out to all of you who wax various parts of your body: how long does your skin stay smooth after a session? I ask because I get about three days of baby-butt skin before the body-hair gods descend upon me — and I'm not even hirsute in the first place. Sigh.
New Product Alert: Peeka Bu
Is this a hair gadget? No. A magnifying mirror?
Reader Review of the Day: Bliss Poetic Waxing Kit
Hair removal is the bane of many of our existences, but it doesn't have to be. A few months ago I dished on my experience with Bliss Poetic Cosmetic Waxing Kit ($45), and now it's Bluegirl81's turn. Here's what she had to say about this DIY home waxing product below:
This wax is amazing.
Would You Get Your Swerve On?
I once briefly dated an mall-emo boy who was very particular about the hair on his head — had to be dark and just so as it fell into his eyes — but who was even more particular about his body hair. As in, he couldn't stand having any. Homeboy shaved his legs and his arms, and he was almost always a bit stubbly.
How to Have (Nearly) Pain-Free Bikini Waxing
At the risk of taking the bullet train to TMI City, I loathe bikini waxing. It is the Sisyphean task of my beauty regimen: I wax, the hair returns, I wax again. On and on it goes.
Trying Tria: The First-Quarter Update
It's been three months since Tria sent me one of their at-home laser hair removal gadgets to try out. At $995, the device is hardly cheap — but it's a lot less expensive than having laser hair removal in a medical spa or doctor's office. Many of you have asked how things are going, so here's the update.
Trying Tria: The Two-Week Update
You might have heard about Tria, the at-home laser hair removal gizmo. (More on it here if you want some background.) Since Tria offered me the chance to try it out, I thought I'd give you an update now that I've been living with it for a few weeks.
Tria is much heavier than you'd imagine — not enough to be unwieldy, but solid enough to make you realize that it's a serious piece of beauty machinery.
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