Veet, Nair, Razor and Waxing?

Question

I used to use Veet and it was not bad but...my skin being very sensitive it would burn and I would have dark marks on my legs. I stopped for a while. Shaving is even more irritating. I am waiting for my hair to grow to have my legs waxed, that used to be OK. Now I have marks like burns on my skin but also they are very itchy and kinda hurt. I am waiting for them to heal. Ever happened to anyone? Please let me know. Thanks!

Answer 1

Razors leave way too much stubble! Veet & Nair have a way of burning you skin. I say waxing or laser. Laser cost has gone down now days. Or try your dermatolagist to see if there is a more permanant way to remove unwanted hair. Vinqua works well I here. It slows the hair growth and also thins it at the same time eventually stoping growth.

Answer 2

I too have sensitive skin...tried Nair once and it burned, just like Veet did to you. If I were you, I'd stick to shaving, b/c it's the least traumatic to your skin, and go all out--buy a GOOD shaver like Schick Silk Effects (that's what I use) that has a comfort strip, and use a good shaving lather, but maybe one that is unscented if you can find it. I'd rather pay a bit more for the good stuff than to be in pain! Good luck.

Answer 3

I also had to stop using all creams for hair removal. It took awhile, I put over the counter cortisone cream and that helped alot!!! I went back to shaving after that. I just had my armpits lazored, and now I am hair free forever. It took several trips 400 bucks and it felt like a rubber band snapping you. I am not sure I would do the legs, but it is great not to have any underarm stubble!!! If your skin is still giving you trouble consult a dermatologist for an RX.

Answer 4

I have very sensitive skin also. If you leave the product on to long it will cause irritation,such as the redmarks, burning, etc.. and lotion tends to burn it more. I use the nair and leave it on for 5 minutes and it does fine for me. Also you need to not shave or use anything on your legs for 24 hours after removing hair.. Good Luck

Answer 5

i've had trouble before when i've waxed my legs have reacted really badly and I break out in this weird rash. takes MONTHS to heal. now i use an epilator because it means that no chemicals touch my skin. it hurts alot more unfortunately but i get so annoyed with shaving that its worth it, if you can't be bothere/ have time to wait for regrowth. Whatever you use, always always do a patch test. even when you've tried the stuff before. i think my skin goes into shock sometimes, so everyime i have to do a test before hand. its a pian, but its better that 10weeks of waiting to heal!

good luck

Answer 6

well i wax my brow but on my legs its too sensitive. i shave and dont' have a problem. try useing a razor with more blades, like gillette venus, use gel not shaving cream. don't press so hard, and dont shave every time u see stubble. the only person who notices that is u, let the hair grow a lil then shave it. good luck. and your legs maybe sensitive simply because you are doing to much to them.

Answer 7

i have...nair burned me big time and made me blled and have little red bumps. next time you shave, exfoliate first to slough off dead skin cells. this will give you a closer shave and there's less chance of irritation/infection (litte red bumps in your follicles). use shaving gel, and a new, sharp razor. or wait and get it waxed...as much as it hurts, it lasts longer and may be the best option for you.

Answer 8

do the waxing cus nair is 100% times wrose than veet it give me rashes it's really bad just wax

Answer 9

try to dye them blonde OR let them grow. I for one love hair on women. A grown up woman should have hai and those who want her hairless ar actually looking for a lil girl but cant say it. Have fun :)

Answer 10

laser cost has gone down, 50 $ per leg