Shaving peach fuzzy facial hair
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free skin care · Mon Apr 05, 2010 12:45 am

Has anyone ever done this, I would imagine it grows back thicker?

free skin care · Mon Apr 05, 2010 5:14 am

No...it ABSOLUTELY will not grow back thicker or courser!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

free skin care · Mon Apr 05, 2010 5:33 am

mountaingirl wrote:

No...it ABSOLUTELY will not grow back thicker or courser!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Totally agree MG, but I don't think you are passionate enough about the subject! Joking Smile

free skin care · Mon Apr 05, 2010 6:42 am

Have done this for years and never had it grow back darker or thicker.Someone started a thread so time back on this and had alot of input.

Mon Apr 05, 2010 10:45 am

Let's hear how everyone really feels about it! j/k. I agree, it will not grow back thicker. It's an old wives tale.

free skin care · Mon Apr 05, 2010 2:55 pm

DarkMoon wrote:

mountaingirl wrote:

No...it ABSOLUTELY will not grow back thicker or courser!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Totally agree MG, but I don't think you are passionate enough about the subject! Joking Smile

hehe DM...its a Mars in Scorpio thing! I feel like if you aren't real dramatic responding to this subject, they might not believe you!!!
Rolling Eyes

free skin care · Mon Apr 05, 2010 2:59 pm

Here Zelda...an old thread on this subject. Mind you, I don't personally recommend shaving for hair removal, but its a fantastic skincare practice.
http://www.essentialdayspa.com/forum/viewthread.php?tid=19049&highlight=shave+face

free skin care · Mon Apr 05, 2010 5:17 pm

mountaingirl wrote:

DarkMoon wrote:

mountaingirl wrote:

No...it ABSOLUTELY will not grow back thicker or courser!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Totally agree MG, but I don't think you are passionate enough about the subject! Joking Smile

hehe DM...its a Mars in Scorpio thing! I feel like if you aren't real dramatic responding to this subject, they might not believe you!!!
Rolling Eyes

LMAO MG I know I just had to rib you a tiny bit!!!!!!!!!!! Smile

free skin care · Mon Apr 05, 2010 11:05 pm

You could try threading - using sewing thread held taut in your hands to 'roll' across your face. Prevents the nicks.

free skin care · Tue Apr 06, 2010 8:33 am

Would you not get stubble when it started to grow back? I know leg hair would be thicker, but mine are like sandpaper when they start to grow back. What about laser hair removal, or something more permenant?

free skin care · Tue Apr 06, 2010 8:45 am

gimidalight wrote:

Would you not get stubble when it started to grow back? I know leg hair would be thicker, but mine are like sandpaper when they start to grow back. What about laser hair removal, or something more permenant?

It's not thicker, it's because it's cut off and not the natural taper of a new hair like if it was waxed off down in the root. Most who are doing this are also doing so for the exfoliation. Check the thread mountaingirl linked too. Smile

free skin care · Tue Apr 06, 2010 6:52 pm

I do a ton of facial waxings. It is very popular, it doesn't grow stuble and you don't have to do it as often. Very Happy

Wed Apr 07, 2010 6:42 am

I've been so inspired by this post and the previous shaving thread that I decided to try shaving this morning!

I've got a fair amount of blonde fuzz which I've always hated and it got worse after my son was born, but I've got very sensitive skin that is prone to eczema so couldn't use cream or wax.
I never really thought of shaving but the threads got me v excited about it so I took the plunge.

I used a new 3 blade razor that I use for legs and dry shaved very lightly. Well my face feels so smooth and clean, I can't believe that I haven't tried this before.

I was very careful to do it lightly and downwards and to moisturise afterwards, used Emulator oil. Guess what, no rash and no irritation....yay!

I'm hoping for no stubbly regrowth but I like the feel of it so much I'll prob try and do it daily.

Thanks so much to everyone who shared their experiences and gave me courage to try this! You all rock!! Very Happy

free skin care · Wed Apr 07, 2010 6:19 pm

Jules...I don't know your age, but I hope you are young because starting this practice early on will save your skin over the longhaul. I waited until my early 40's, but even still, now at 57, my skin looks pretty damn good. I woke up this morning with the peelies from overdoing my Retin A this week, and I just shaved that flakey skin right off. It left me smooth and silky. Its da bomb! Wink

free skin care · Wed Apr 07, 2010 7:25 pm

So I should do this for someone in my late 20's!!!!

Dry shaving is the best if one is sensitive to creams or wax?

free skin care · Thu Apr 08, 2010 3:04 am

Dry shaving is great. I didn't start doing it "dry" until I posted that other thread and some ladies mentioned dry shaving. I definitely think you get more exfoliation that way...and yes, the earlier you start this practice, the better.

Thu Apr 08, 2010 8:10 am

mountaingirl wrote:

Jules...I don't know your age, but I hope you are young because starting this practice early on will save your skin over the longhaul. I waited until my early 40's, but even still, now at 57, my skin looks pretty damn good. I woke up this morning with the peelies from overdoing my Retin A this week, and I just shaved that flakey skin right off. It left me smooth and silky. Its da bomb! Wink

Oh I wish I was....just turned 40! But better late than never though. Luckily my skin is fairly wrinkle free and am hoping it will stay this way with some effort.

Thanks for sharing your experiences Mountain Girl...it was your pic that made me take the plunge! Your skin is amazing.

free skin care · Thu Apr 08, 2010 11:30 am

I really would not risk shaving the peach fuzzies on the face. I tried shaving the mustache area, and it does grow back thicker and longer. Now I have to plug it out. I don't want to have to do that on the rest of my face, too.

free skin care · Thu Apr 08, 2010 1:11 pm

I've read the entire shaving thread and have some comments:

1. My father and I have the same exact legs. We look alike below the hips. He has never shaved his legs, and I have shaved mine. I do not notice that my legs look fantasically younger than his, they look no more than they should look younger than his. I have never noticed that womens legs in general look more youthful than their male counterparts, in spite of the fact that most women daily "exfoliate" their legs with the use of a razor. So I'm not buying that this makes mens lower faces look better than womens.

2. Is it really proven that men do look better than women in aging? I've noticed quite the opposite in my small realm. Women tend to be more conscientious of their diets, and tend to eat healthier. I think they look more trim and well, younger.

3. I can say from personal experience that anyone who wishes to try this and decides to stop- you can easily turn back. On and off through my life I have given up shaving my legs for some duration because the hair on my body is very light and very fine.

4. When I did have hair on my legs (college), I was generally told by men that my legs were softer and more luxurious than the skin of my shaving female peers.

free skin care · Thu Apr 08, 2010 5:51 pm

Thanks for your thoughts Gossamerwings....but I don't think legs show the aging process as much as the face. I do know the skin on my legs looks waaaaaaay better than the skin on my arms. I started shaving my legs in my teens, but didn't start shaving my arms until my 40's. Sun exposure has probably played a part too, but definitely shaving has served my legs well. I don't agree that women age better than their male counterparts altho' they certainly tend to take better care of themselves Wink

. I wish it was so, but unfortunately I haven't observed this. Every derm doc will tell you, that exfoliation is crucial in rejuvenating the skin. Personally, I think shaving it is the least abrasive, cheapest, most effective means of doing it! Very Happy

To each his own!

Fri Apr 23, 2010 3:41 am

Just thought I'd give an update a few weeks on from my first shave.

My hair is growing back very slowly and really unnoticeable. I've got very light blonde hair so the regrowth is light. It doesn't seem any thicker, in fact it seems a lot lighter than before.

I only need to shave every 3 days to maintain a smooth face and my skin is looking great. It is much easier to apply creams and make up and the tone and texture of my skin is so much better as well.

I'm really happy that I tried this as I hated the moustache and sideburns I had!!! I couldn't use anything else due to my skin flaring up.

I can't speak for anyone with dark hair but I'd definitely recommend trying this if you want an effective way of removing hair and improving your skin tone.

free skin care · Fri Apr 23, 2010 7:30 am

I dry shave everywhere and I love it. Of course stubble results but you gotta keep doing it. So every couple of weeks a few swipes across the chin, cheeks and jaw and how easy and quick. No redness or irritation. Perfect.

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