Shaving...the Good, the Bad and the Ugly

We all hate having a carpet on our legs but what is the best way to get rid of hair?

Shaving:
the good: Its relatively painless and easy to do. You can do it at home and isn't expensive.
the bad: Only lasts from 1-3 days and if you don't do it carefully you might find yourself with a thin, majorly bleeding cut.
and the ugly : Irritation and ingrown hairs are two of the most common. Irritation leaves you with red bumps along your legs and can be quite painful. Ingrown hairs is when the hair curls round and grows back into your skin cause a red, pimple looking bump with is painful if you go over it with a razor.
Tips: Water and soap is a must. Dry shaving is NOT good for your skin and can cause irritation. Also make sure your razors are sharp if you want a clean, close shave and not a ragged one.

Waxing:
the good: Lasts from 3-6 weeks and leaves skin smooth. You can do it at home or at a salon.
the bad: PAINFUL!. This the biggest con of waxing but it can also leave you with redness for a while. A salon is also quite expensive
and the ugly: Can make your skin sensitive and if you chicken out and leave the wax on then it can leave your legs looking quite unsightly.
Tips: your hair needs to be quite long for the waxing to work and the skin has to be completely clean.

Hair Removal Creams:
The good: They work quite quickly and are inexpensive to buy. Lasts up to 2 weeks.
The bad: Your putting allot of chemicals on your skin so you skin may dry out and become tight. Applying it can be messy and the odour is quite disgusting.
And the ugly: Allergic reactions can happen, leaving your skin inflamed and red or a large rash.
Tips: Read instructions carefully and only leave it on for the time it says.

Exfoliation:
the good: its painless and you can do it anywhere, anytime. Its also quite cheap but i don't know how long it lasts.
the bad: It is quite course on the skin and you have to rub for quite a while before it begins to removal hair
and the ugly: Can cause a rash or irritation or both which is very painful.
Tips: rub in a circular motion and make sure skin is completely dry.

Well its seems they all have the good and bad sides (and don't forget the ugly!) so all you have to do is try and find the right on for you and your life.
Happy Hair Removaling!

Ciao xx