shaving question...

**patra** · 01-24-2008, 12:29 PM

I was wondering what some ladies do when looking for a more frugal and enviornmentally concious way to shave (legs etc...)without resorting to throw away shavers? any advice would be much appreciated-

Patty

**Missy** · 01-24-2008, 02:38 PM

you could use the reuseable microwaveable hot wax

**StaceyS** · 01-24-2008, 03:58 PM

Well, after my electric razor was accidentally thrown away - I haven't shaved my legs.

Note to self: look for a new razor!

**Christa** · 01-30-2008, 05:31 PM

I use the more expensive (but sooo much better) razors with replacable cartridges, but I've been making each cartridge last for a month or more with a tip I heard on Clark Howard: just dry the blade with a towel (or the hair dryer if you really want to go all out) after each use and store it in a dry place (I just keep it on top of the shower door, rather than *in* the shower like I used to).

**homemaker66** · 01-30-2008, 05:57 PM

I use a epilady that twizzes your hair out and I love it because you only need to shave once every three to four weeks. It hurts like **** the first time but it is worth it. The second time no problem. Just grin and bare it.

**StaceyS** · 01-30-2008, 06:03 PM

I remember those! I couldn't even finish one leg! I'm truely a wimp!

**patra** · 01-31-2008, 06:29 AM

thanks for the replies and advice-

my DH told me about a razor sharpener that you use on disposable razors,somthing as seen on tv or some such-maybe Ill try it and then try the better cartridges-thanks everyone!

patty

**ZenTherapy** · 01-31-2008, 08:32 AM

I use my SilkEpil when the hairs are still quite short and it doesn't hurt. They come off easily.
(Once in a while I have my legs waxed though.)

**Christa** · 01-31-2008, 12:26 PM

Originally Posted by patra

thanks for the replies and advice-

my DH told me about a razor sharpener that you use on disposable razors,somthing as seen on tv or some such-maybe Ill try it and then try the better cartridges-thanks everyone!

patty

Try just keeping the blades dry for a while before you spend money on a gadget--some people swear they've used the same blade for a year doing this religiously.

**Christa** · 02-01-2008, 01:46 AM

Just wanted to add--I just bought 12 of my cartridges on eBay for a bit less than the price of 4 at Wal-Mart. *\o/* So look around for options, too.

**Frugal Girl** · 02-01-2008, 09:20 AM

i use disposable razors that i buy at the dollar tree store for shaving my legs.

For shaving the bikini area, I use a beard trimmer. (dh's actually, lol, i clean it and he doesn't even know.)