10 Reasons I’m Never Shaving Again

Admit it ladies, shaving is a bitch, right? I’m hairy, there I said it… Technical term ‘hirsute’ or hairsuit :P. I’ve been shaving since I was 12 years old. I didn’t need to because I was blonde back then and it was really just light fuzz but high school and fitting in and all of that played a major roll in my wanting to shave.

My dad said ‘Don’t start, you’ll end up with thick, black, bristly whiskers on your legs’… did I listen?

NOOOO.

He was right.

So fast forward 30+ years to being too lazy to shave every other day and my legs are the vision of a spiky cactus more often than they are smooth as a fresh shaven leg. So sexy!

Don’t even get me started with my underarms. I can put up with hairy legs and not give a flying fuck…. but my arms must be clean shaven all the time cos sweat and pit stains and prickles and just ewww. But I have to do it EVERY day! I hate it. So recently I decided I was going to give waxing a go. I’ve dabbled in the past, having bikini waxes done and half a leg once, the waxer had to stop half way through, I couldn’t cope, cold sweats and almost passing out happened!

But I have a wax kit at home and naturally decided I could do this myself. OMG, that shit hurt, so bad that I couldn’t finish the job. Have you ever tried to wax your own armpit? I caused bruising, you know the kind, it looked like a love bite, so ugly and painful.
I had to wait a few days for the area to heal and then I did what any self respecting failed home waxer does, took myself off to a professional. Realising that it was going to kill pain wise, I mentally prepared myself. It was pretty intense but those professionals have a knack of making it less painful and the result was spectacular!

But the best part – It lasted 6 whole weeks! I’m converted! I’m never shaving every again.

So if you’re still trying to wean yourself off shaving here are my top ten reasons to just give it up completely.

1. Waxing lasts up to 6 weeks and the hair grows back finer.

2. No more daily shaving, ever.

3. More time in the shower for other activities (yes even that)

4. You don’t need to tidy up if you’re ready for some sexy fun ( see 3.)

5. Never having to buy razors again. They’re expensive. My pharmacy has them alarmed, something about people stealing them. Who does that shit?

6. The more you wax, the less hair grows back- awesome!

7. Getting waxed usually morphs into a mani-pedi date…BONUS

8. You’ll never get razor rash or cut yourself ever again

9. The whiskers in the shower/sink will never be yours and you can confidently bitch to your significant other about their untidy mess 😉

10. Eventually the hair follicles will just give up and you won’t even have to wax anymore.

Take a leap of faith and just do it. You won’t regret it… probably.

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  1. I noticed in the supermarket the other day someone turning a noisy (LOUD click, click, etc) dial to get a razor pack off a spiral holder; like a vending machine. I had the same thought – wtf is that shit. I haven’t shaved for years so it struck me as odd.

    Have you considered using lidocaine spray just before waxing. Probably best to check with the pros first, but it might make it a little less painful.

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  2. I tried waxing a really, really long time ago and can’t even remember why I didn’t continue with it. You make a good case Molley.
    I’m gonna try it again. I’m sick of razor rash. I’m reading a lot about Brazilians lately. Is everybody running out and getting a Brazilian? Not me. Too scared. lol

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