topic Re: Shaving in Among Friends

Shaving

Grouchomarx — Tue, 21 May 2019 20:36:47 GMT

I read the other day that Taylor Swift was on the Ellen show and they were talking about washing your legs in the shower, apparently some people don't wash, they just let the soap run down them (I did not know this was a thing). Then Taylor said that she shaves her legs every day so yes, she does wash her legs. And Ellen was all like, what? That is was crazy to shave daily. And then the internet chimed in and apparently lots of women think this is insane as well. I personally shave daily from armpit to ankle, with an occasional exception. I was wondering what the concensus is?

Re: Shaving

Ketra — Tue, 21 May 2019 20:43:49 GMT

@Grouchomarx wrote:
I read the other day that Taylor Swift was on the Ellen show and they were talking about washing your legs in the shower, apparently some people don't wash, they just let the soap run down them (I did not know this was a thing). Then Taylor said that she shaves her legs every day so yes, she does wash her legs. And Ellen was all like, what? That is was crazy to shave daily. And then the internet chimed in and apparently lots of women think this is insane as well. I personally shave daily from armpit to ankle, with an occasional exception. I was wondering what the concensus is?

@Grouchomarx Many women shave daily in the summer because they like smooth legs and don’t want to feel stubble. I don’t pay attention to social media except for these boards.

Re: Shaving

chrystaltree — Tue, 21 May 2019 20:55:52 GMT

You'll get stories and personal experiences but there will be no consensus on this because all bodies are different. Some women are more hairy than other women. I was deep into my 20's before I found out that some women shave their legs everyday. And I didn't believe it until someone I trusted told me. I had never heard of that. I also was an adult when I discovered that some women wash their hair every day, apparently their heads get sweaty or greasy or something. Speaking for myself, I only have to shave my legs 3 times a year. I don't shave my under arms because when I was 20ish, I took the hair off with Nair and my under arm hair never grew back. That washing your legs thing comes up on social media from time to time. I do wash my legs in the shower. The water and soap travels down so I probably don't have to but I do.

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tends2dogs — Tue, 21 May 2019 20:52:10 GMT

I began shaving around 11 or 12 years of age. I am going to be 66 next month. I shave every day and always have, except maybe if I was sick in bed. I don't care for the feeling of rubbing my legs together and feeling stubble so I am sure that my DH doesn't either (mine, that is LOL ). I think it is part of good grooming. I am not particularly hairy either. I soap up in the shower and use a disposable razor so I guess that takes care of the leg washing, too.

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alicedee — Tue, 21 May 2019 20:59:23 GMT

I shave from armpits down most days. My legs get washed in the process! I also shave the backs of my arms daily. I use a Venus razor. Not particularly hairy....I just like to feel smooth. Have done this for at least 45 years.

Re: Shaving

Anonymous032819 — Tue, 21 May 2019 20:59:44 GMT

Since hitting meno, I hardly have any leg hair, so I very rarely shave my legs.

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wagirl — Tue, 21 May 2019 21:00:49 GMT

my DD shaves her legs in the shower everyday-----I, however, don't need to as that hair never grew back after chemo !!!! One perk, I guess...

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Pook — Tue, 21 May 2019 21:06:00 GMT

I used the NO NO for a year and most of the hair on my legs doesn't grow now. I might have to shave a few small areas every couple of weeks but even if I did shave daily that is not washing your legs. While soap and water does trickle down, scrubbing is needed to get dead skin, dirt and lotions off your skin. And if you don't wash your legs then you must skip your toes and feet also. All I can say is Yuck!!

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cotton4me — Tue, 21 May 2019 21:41:41 GMT

I used to use an Epilady for my legs and underarms. It saved me from having to shave every day; plus, my legs felt much smoother. As I’ve gotten older the hair hasn’t grown back in either place so I no longer need to shave.

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godi — Tue, 21 May 2019 22:11:32 GMT

@Anonymous032819 The best and only good thing about menopause is less shaving! I too shaved everyday.

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RedTop — Tue, 21 May 2019 23:40:57 GMT

I have never in my life shaved my legs every day; don’t even shave them once a week now that I’m retired. I’m too busy keeping up with the hairs on my chin to worry about what’s growing on my legs!

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Daysdee — Tue, 21 May 2019 23:54:34 GMT

From the time I started shaving my underarms and legs, I did it every day. I guess maybe I was in my 60's when the hair just didn't grow any more so I don't have to shave my legs and underarms almost never too. Chin and face--have to do it more often now. Glad I got that Contour shaver from QVC.

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ECBG — Wed, 22 May 2019 00:28:53 GMT

@Pook wrote:
I used the NO NO for a year and most of the hair on my legs doesn't grow now. I might have to shave a few small areas every couple of weeks but even if I did shave daily that is not washing your legs. While soap and water does trickle down, scrubbing is needed to get dead skin, dirt and lotions off your skin. And if you don't wash your legs then you must skip your toes and feet also. All I can say is Yuck!!

@Pook May I also add that not washing feet daily may lead to toe fungus.

Re: Shaving

Mary Bailey — Wed, 22 May 2019 00:36:39 GMT

I have no hair under my arms. Barely any hair on my legs, I shave quarterly whether I need it or not.

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SeaMaiden — Wed, 22 May 2019 01:02:11 GMT

@tends2dogs wrote:
I began shaving around 11 or 12 years of age. I am going to be 66 next month. I shave every day and always have, except maybe if I was sick in bed. I don't care for the feeling of rubbing my legs together and feeling stubble so I am sure that my DH doesn't either (mine, that is LOL ). I think it is part of good grooming. I am not particularly hairy either. I soap up in the shower and use a disposable razor so I guess that takes care of the leg washing, too.

@tends2dogs I am 63 now and at age 47 and going into full menopause, I no longer had leg hair or under arm hair to shave. I never have to shave anymore which I do not mind. I am surprised you still do!

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Skyegirl21 — Wed, 22 May 2019 01:28:24 GMT

I am super hairy and it’s coarse and curly. I could never stand the prickly stubble, so I shaved almost daily. Then did an epilator for couple years, but got horrible ingrown hairs. Really??

But Recently I got a Braun IPL unit that stops hair growth. iT IS AWESOME! It takes several months of use, but now, although I still have the hair follicles ( for some people it completely kills the follicles, but not my stubborn hair). But my leg hair barely grows at all now- GET one if you hate your leg hair! Worth every penny! BTW, I’m 57 and post- meno, but my hair did not decrease one bit-

I learned of this amazing device on this board! Appreciation... 💝💝💝

Re: Shaving

haddon9 — Wed, 22 May 2019 01:31:57 GMT

I used to shave every day too...now that I'm about to turn 65 (!) I no longer have much body hair (thank goodness the hair on my head is still thick!) and rarely need to shave.

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January121 — Wed, 22 May 2019 02:27:21 GMT

@RedTop wrote:
I have never in my life shaved my legs every day; don’t even shave them once a week now that I’m retired. I’m too busy keeping up with the hairs on my chin to worry about what’s growing on my legs!

@RedTop ..... lol ... me too .... those chin hairs drive me crazy!!!!😂🤣

Re: Shaving

sunshine45 — Wed, 22 May 2019 02:34:31 GMT

@Anonymous032819 wrote:
Since hitting meno, I hardly have any leg hair, so I very rarely shave my legs.

same here @Anonymous032819 .....one of the benefits of menopause! i can almost go all winter without having to shave my legs now. underarms are a different story.

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Lucky Charm — Wed, 22 May 2019 03:04:16 GMT

@sunshine45 wrote:
@Anonymous032819 wrote:
Since hitting meno, I hardly have any leg hair, so I very rarely shave my legs.

same here @Anonymous032819 .....one of the benefits of menopause! i can almost go all winter without having to shave my legs now. underarms are a different story.

Exact opposite for me!

One waxing for underarms (and elsewhere) and no need to shave ever again.

Legs, every night. Every. Night. Below the knees only.

But if I think I can get away with it----wrong! Out of bed and to the side of the tub--3 o'clock in the morning.

I can't sleep if there's anything there!!! I've woken DH up with the light and the faucet. Meno behind me, but not shaving!!