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Blade or Electric?

tototwo — Fri, 25 Jun 2021 10:33:12 GMT

Summer's here! and I'm wearing capris or bermudas every single day. And I'm having to shave my legs every single day. Ugh.

This time of year I get out my good ol' electric razor instead of using a blade every day. Just makes me wonder, what do other ladies prefer to use to shave their legs? What do you use: blade or electric?

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gizmogal — Fri, 25 Jun 2021 10:37:26 GMT

Fortunately, I don't have to shave every day. But I shave my legs in the showrr with Skintimate shave gel and a full Gillette blade, not a disposable razor.

I was never able to get a close enough shave with an electric razor, which forced me to shave more often. Once I went back to a blade I did not have to shave as often.

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AngelPuppy1 — Fri, 25 Jun 2021 10:37:29 GMT

I use a disposable razor. Electric never worked well for me. Thankfully, the hair on my legs does not grow as fast as it used to, so I don't have to shave every day like I used to!

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CalminHeart — Fri, 25 Jun 2021 10:54:20 GMT

I've been using an ipiltor on my legs for 20 years. The hair on my legs has thinned out a lot. I use a blade razor periodically too.

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SilleeMee — Fri, 25 Jun 2021 11:37:58 GMT

Electric for me if I had any hair to shave. But honestly, I prefer an electric epilator.

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tototwo — Fri, 25 Jun 2021 12:07:26 GMT

I've never even considered an epilator... everyone I know who has used one complained how painful it was. Guess I'm too much of a coward to even try it.

I get a really close shave with my old Remington ladies' shaver. Close enough, anyway.

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jlkz — Fri, 25 Jun 2021 12:10:44 GMT

When I turned 50, I gave myself the gift of time. No more tweezing brows nor shaving legs or under arms ! Found someone local who did electrolysis in her home for a reasonable price.

Since my hair was very dark and grew too fast, this saved me a lot of time and was well worth the time and money.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Fri, 25 Jun 2021 13:17:14 GMT

My leg hair stopped growing several years ago and migrated northward to my chin! I tried a laser hair removal gadget but it wasn't completely effective (I should get back on board and try it again). I shave my chin and face with whatever is handy, a disposable razor, a Finishing Touch Electric Razor, even my husband's razor if we're traveling and I forgot to pack mine. 🤷‍♀️😆

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Desertdi — Fri, 25 Jun 2021 12:54:47 GMT

ELECTRIC........no shaving cream, fast, no nicks, unit lasts for years, and considerably cheaper than buying blades....

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tucsongal — Fri, 25 Jun 2021 14:19:43 GMT

@tototwo I’m impressed. In the summer I up my leg shaving game to twice a week 😎.

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Shanus — Fri, 25 Jun 2021 14:58:24 GMT

@tototwo When I was younger, I had dark, thick hair on my arms, legs and underarms. I shaved all almost daily in summer. Then I tried NAIR remover...both methods felt bristly as the hair grew back.

Luckily, the hairs on legs, etc. has practically disappeared and only requires shaving once a week. Chin and facial hair? I did the laser removal, but it goes on forever to catch every little hair follicle since they all grow at various times. The process was endless appointment. I even did it on myself and it was tedious.

Now, on my face, I use those flip top razors from Amazon...3-5 in a bag for less than $10. I use it on my sideburns and the tops of brows, between brows and along my cheeks...instant hair fuzz removal and exfoliation at the same time. On chin hairs that pop up daily, a tweezer is my friend.

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Kachina624 — Fri, 25 Jun 2021 16:12:30 GMT

I don't think there's ever been any doubt that a blade gives a closer, long-lasting shave but it certainly isn't as easy or convenient as an electric. Take your pick.

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wilma — Fri, 25 Jun 2021 16:41:42 GMT

I use Venus 3 blade razor for sensitive skin. I shave twice a week in cold weather, but in the summer I increase to every other day just on my lower legs since I'm wearing knee length dresses and Bermuda shorts. I know a lot of women say they don't have to shave as much after menopause, but I still have dark leg hair on my lower legs.

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CANDLEQUEEN — Fri, 25 Jun 2021 16:52:39 GMT

I don't have to shave as often as I used to, maybe once every two weeks or so, so I just use a disposable. I would love to get an electric though! Now Chin hairs-another story-every two days for those!!! lol!

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Fressa — Fri, 25 Jun 2021 17:05:20 GMT

I use an epilater and am so happy with it. It really does reduce the amount of hair you have to shave and how often. I know it depends on each person but I'm glad I started.

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kelsey17 — Fri, 25 Jun 2021 19:36:27 GMT

electric

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tototwo — Sat, 26 Jun 2021 10:39:08 GMT

@wilma -- I use those Venus razors too - work best for me. I was told (and I believed) that after about age 50, the hair on women's legs stopped growing. Hahahahaha.... that didn't happen. I'm as furry as I ever was!

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HerRoyaLioness — Sat, 26 Jun 2021 23:32:30 GMT

@Shanus - what is a flip top razor?!? Googled and couldn't find anything!

ok, I think I may have found them? So they work good?- I always wondered!