#3756 - 09/26/06 07:51 AM
Re: men shaving legs??
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I honestly think that there are a lot more guys out there who shave their legs than who will admit it. Whether they do it to look better or make their significant other happy I know it's being done. I have a lot of guys who tell me that either they or their friends do it. ~ Megan @ Hair Removal http://www.hair-removal-options.com/ A Guide to find the best hair removal option for you
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#3757 - 10/03/06 06:45 PM
Re: men shaving legs??
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For those who got electrolysis or laser done to ur legs...How much did it cost?
mmmm, not cheap by most measures.
I got quotes for $500 +/- per treatment (plus a cleanup) for lasering full legs. You need 8-10 treatment to make a dent.
to be honest, i think electrolysis could be cheaper (depending on how dense you are). Say your legs might take 30 hours to clear ... at say a rate of $80/hr x 30 you'd be shelling out $2,400 vs. $4,000 - $5,000 for laser.
The legs hairs go ***very*** quickly with short wave electrolysis (unlike more stubborn facial and pubic hair). The downside is that you'll have some scabbing and hyperpigmentation that will take a few months after final treatment to clear up.
I am happy with the electrolysis I got on my legs.
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#3758 - 10/09/06 04:28 PM
Re: men shaving legs??
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laser averages about $500 per treatment for full legs (above and below the knee), cheaper if you prepay for a package. I've seen places here that charge under $200. if you're looking for just a reduction, it's a great option for those with light skin and dark coarse hair. you can get a reduction within 3-4 treatments of up to 70%, which is probably sufficient for most. i would say that electrolysis would take many more than 30 hrs to clear both full legs and will take a LONG time. 8-10 treaments with laser should pretty much get you 80-90% clearance. legs are one of the easier areas to treat. however, if your hair is red or blond, it's not an option. As a woman, I personally prefer some hair on chest, stomach, underarms on a man, but trimmed if there is too much or too dense. completely bare is a bit unnatural to me. i prefer a bit more manly look. in terms of legs, there are swimmers who have to shave their legs and i've known a bunch before. however, i think i prefer the natural hairy legs look.  the only areas that would bother me would be a very hairy back and butt. that i would take care of. and maybe reducing chest and stomach hair if there is quite a bit.
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#3759 - 10/11/06 10:34 AM
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i think that shaving your legs as a man is really just up to you. my wife love the way my legs feel. when she first found out she kinda made fun of me cause it sounded odd to her when i told her. i have been shaving my legs since i was about 16 and i love it. there have been times i would let the hair grow back, but i would shave them again. once you start shaving your legs its hard to go back to hairy legs. also question for you guys. after you shave to you feel led to sit with your legs crossed? just curious.
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#3760 - 10/11/06 02:46 PM
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I shaved my legs for several years, but stopped doing it because it took too much time. Then I started again a few months ago, and yes - there is definitely an urge to "feel" your legs more than when they are hairy. Especially while I was wearing shorts during summer.
Henrik
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#3761 - 11/18/06 11:25 PM
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Hi hairfreeincali
You are of course right about the conservative areas of any country. People who are not exposed to latest thinking will see men with shaved legs as "abnormal".
I think one should put this in context for a person who is say undergoing cheamothearapy and looses all their body hair. Don't they have the right to wear shorts or sit in the sun with their shirt off for a while?
Most people in conservative areas will not change rapidly I think, but more of us that do shave will speed the process up a lot. Hair is like an appendix, it's there but not needed. Shaving in my opinion (legs, chest, pits etc.) is a good step forward in hygien. As I have posted before it's also very good in appearence, sport and medical practice. There are several thousand topical creams and medication worldwide that are applied to the skin directly for absorption. Hair gets in the way, traps germs and reduces the direct contact needed with the skin for optimal effect.
I think soon most people will realise this and the hair removal manufacturers will follow the market need. The "conservatives" will naturally remain far behind the progressive world, but that naturally is their choice.
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Stuart
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#3762 - 11/21/06 09:56 PM
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Hi hairfreeincali
You are of course right about the conservative areas of any country. People who are not exposed to latest thinking will see men with shaved legs as "abnormal".
I think one should put this in context for a person who is say undergoing cheamothearapy and looses all their body hair. Don't they have the right to wear shorts or sit in the sun with their shirt off for a while?
Most people in conservative areas will not change rapidly I think, but more of us that do shave will speed the process up a lot. Hair is like an appendix, it's there but not needed. Shaving in my opinion (legs, chest, pits etc.) is a good step forward in hygien. As I have posted before it's also very good in appearence, sport and medical practice. There are several thousand topical creams and medication worldwide that are applied to the skin directly for absorption. Hair gets in the way, traps germs and reduces the direct contact needed with the skin for optimal effect.
I think soon most people will realise this and the hair removal manufacturers will follow the market need. The "conservatives" will naturally remain far behind the progressive world, but that naturally is their choice.
Regards
Stuart
Stuart:
Believe it or not, I think the hygiene issue is something that gets lost in the mix.
I think it is slowly becoming more accepted. People have said that it is most important to make yourself feel good and not worry about what other people think.
Honestly, I think if you have a lot of hair, it actually is poor hygiene not to at least keep it somewhat clean.
My struggle is with where to remove hair.
I did my chest and don't ever want hair back there, but I struggle with arms, legs, and under arms - although I don't like arm hair with a bare chest.
I don't think a shaved/waxed upper body with leg hair looks bad - but vice versa might be odd.
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#3763 - 11/25/06 07:30 AM
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Hi Hairfreeincali
It is correct of course to choose hair removal areas. I shave my legs smooth almost every day. This appears good to me. I also trim my chest and pits about once a month, particularly in summer. I find this improves comfort and body odour. This is important for my personal perception of hygien. I don't like smelling bad or other peoples perception of this. I think we all need to judge our needs in this repect.
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Stuart
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#3764 - 12/02/06 04:18 PM
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Hi Friends
I'm living in Iran. Although we have a religious environment in our country but when you go to gyms here you can see that 50% of bodybuilders have shaved bodies. I myself, have shaved my entire body for about 2 years and I am doing it one time per week now.
In my idea this is something just like shaving the face for men. Nowadays most of the men shave their faces but this was something uncommon 100 years ago. Some researchers say that some women that don't shave their legs have some self-esteem sense in their bodies AND NOW I add that men that shave their legs or chest have also this self-esteem sense. They want to be free and feel the freedom of doing that.
Whitex
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