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smoothy
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 Posted - 02/27/2007 : 08:57:03 AM
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I have made several posts regarding my use of an epilator to stay smooth. I am a smoothie from my nose to my toes and have been using an epilator for a couple of years. I love the results because I stay smooth longer and when the hair does grow back it come in much finer and softer. I no longer get the hard stubble that my wife used to hate. I have been using the Braun "silk-epil" and it does a good job. I had another one made by Emjoi and it died in a few months. I recently bought another made by Conair. This one is very good. It has dual rollers and the rollers go in opposite directions. I find that it does a better and quicker job on my entire body. Since it has two opposing rollers it is like going over the same spot twice in both directions. I bought it online from Drugstore.com. I wanted to pass along this information to anyone thinking about using an epilator.
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Pat Doyle
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Posted - 03/01/2007 : 8:21:08 PM
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hi i started using a epilator after reading your posts. i was wondering will it get less painful when the hair grows back.i get a lot of ingrown hair will it get beter the more i use it.
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Balto Bob
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Posted - 03/25/2007 : 11:04:15 AM
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I just ordered the Braun Silk-epil. I have used trimmers and I bought a Body groomer last year. I worked ok but, I'm not willing to keep after it. My big problem with shaving is I'm very nearsighted. When I shave in the shower I tend to miss a lot. I shave my face wih an electric razor twice a day. I tend to tear up shirt collars otherwise.
I have never been a fan of body hair, which I have plenty of, I knew I wasn't alone when I saw a display for Nair for Men in my local WALMART last summer.
Bob
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Tuffers
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Posted - 03/25/2007 : 11:49:48 AM
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I have just bought the Braun epilator and have gone over the chest tum and pubic area. Damned painful and has left me with red blotches. I hope the skin will get used to it because it does do the trick. Any thuoghts Smoothie as you were the one that recommended one to me a while back.
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bk-yd-nude
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Posted - 03/26/2007 : 12:12:56 AM
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I have been using a Veet epilator, tried the Braun Silk-epil, but I like the Veet better. I only do my pube area and did have an ingrown hair problem the first few times, took a couple of months to clear up, but all is ok now. I think the decision as to which epilator to use is as personal as what shaver to use on your face. Guess that's why so many models are out there. I do like the idea of the Conair mentioned and suspect I'll be making a purchase from Drugstore.com shortly. I think I'll testdrive the Conair :)
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jake4545
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Posted - 03/28/2007 : 11:37:06 PM
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Here's a question, has anyone tried the Nair for men? I prefer the smooth look and feel myself but hate the ingrown hair on my chest.
Take a chance Columbus did!
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Balto Bob
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 Posted - 03/29/2007 : 06:29:17 AM
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I have used it. Be careful to NOT apply it to the wrong places. The smell is rather unpleasent.
Bob
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Balto Bob
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 Posted - 04/04/2007 : 09:01:19 AM
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UPDATE: One week with the Silk-epil. Some of you use the word "plucker" to decribe this. At least it is easier to spell. I can only handle a few mins at a time  . I also find that shorter is better. I started with my shoulders, then my outer thigh area (hair is more sparse there). Worked my way in until I have done from my navel to my knees. I have found that using a loofa(sp?) helps with the ingrown hairs.
Let me know how you like the Conair or other brands.
Bob
Have a nice NUDE day!
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hairless_uk
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Posted - 04/26/2007 : 1:54:35 PM
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Hi all, I've just ordered my first epilator and I'm really looking forward to using it. I've got it early(ish) in the year so that hopefully i'll be nice and smooth with no/minimal bumps/rashes for the summer sun. I'll keep you updated on when it arrives and how it goes.
Nude is natural
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EuroTim
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Posted - 04/26/2007 : 4:13:56 PM
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Hi everyone, I sometimes use Nair For Men and find it works OK, but I more often use my Silk-epil. Smoothy is right, the hair comes back finer and less of it. I have a few areas where virtually nothing grows back now. To avoid the ingrown hair problem use a post epilation cream. I use a combination hydrating and hair growth retardent gel. It works great. I get it at the local supermarket here in Italy. Don't know what's available for those of you in the States.
I too like the sound of the Conair. Have to check if it's available in 220volt.
Stay nude and stay smooth!
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Balto Bob
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Posted - 04/26/2007 : 4:46:13 PM
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Thanks for the tip EuroTim I will be looking for that cream. I have been using the epilator for several weeks. If you can get through the first treatment it does get much better.
Bob
Have a nice NUDE day !!
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hairless_uk
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Posted - 05/05/2007 : 3:40:37 PM
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Just a quick update - I got my epilator last week and managed to get most of the pubic hair in one session. Towards the penis it got a little painful so I'm going to wait for a week or so and have another go. So far great results on the smoothness but I think I'll stick to hair removal cream for my balls - don't really want to try them with the epilator, but will do for everywhere else. Pleased with the outcome and will definately keep it smooth this way!
Nude is natural
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Balto Bob
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Posted - 05/05/2007 : 5:54:17 PM
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I have been doing a little more at a time. The trick is to keep the skin taut. I am still using my Body groomer on a few places. While it is not as close as a blade I don't have to worry about nicks.
Bob
Have a nice NUDE day !!
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gospel
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Posted - 05/06/2007 : 9:50:49 PM
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[but I think I'll stick to hair removal cream for my balls - don't really want to try them with the epilator, but will do for everywhere else. Pleased with the outcome and will definately keep it smooth this way!
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I have a question on the cream remover. What kind do you use that you can use it on your balls? The last time I used cream on my balls it almost burned them off.
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hairless_uk
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Posted - 05/07/2007 : 1:12:40 PM
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gospel - I use Veet sensitive hair removal cream. I apply and leave on for about 7 mins then remove with the supplied remover thing and have a shower to wash any remaining cream off. I guess you could say they tingle for a bit afterwards but not too much to stop doing it. I think the key is to take it off sooner rather than later! I like the cream as I don't get stubbly regrowth, it's a little less rough when it starts to come back.
Nude is natural
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blobbyed
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Posted - 06/22/2007 : 05:50:28 AM
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keep going with the braun units in time the hair hardly grows keep on in there from hair free blobbyed
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