[BlindTlk] tips for shaving...

[Roanna Bacchus]

I use a hair removal cream on my legs. It is called Ne’er.
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> On May 23, 2025, at 10:32 PM, Judy Jones via BlindTlk <blindtlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi, Madison,
> 
> The secret to using a safety razor is using a light touch and going =
> slowly.  Check your work with the other hand so you can tell the area =
> covered and the job you are doing.
> 
> While I started out with an electric as a young teen, I think around =
> fifteen, after a month, I started using a straight razor.  I had a =
> girlfriend who used one, and I practiced with the cap over the blade for =
> the first go, but then used it with no problem.
> 
> When shaving around the shin area, shave at an angle so you =
> aren=E2=80=99t shaving straight up the shin bone.  Same around the knee =
> caps.  I was a skinny teen and had bony knees hahaha.  The fleshier =
> parts of the leg, you are less likely to cut, but don=E2=80=99t press in =
> on the razor.  Use a light touch and let the blade do the work.
> 
> Also be extra light and go slow in the under arm area.  Just go slow and =
> use light touch.
> 
> Also, you might find it easy to start with by shaving in a tub with bath =
> salts that have a bit of oil to help the legs stay slippery.  Just a =
> tip, though, and not necessary as long as you lather up with soap or =
> shave cream. =20
> 
> When I wash my hair, I use a drop of that shampoo, that=E2=80=99s all it =
> takes.
> 
> I=E2=80=99ll tell you a secret.  I had a college roommate who never =
> shaved her legs during pants weather, meaning the cooler fall, winter =
> and beginning of spring.  She claimed that the less you shave, the less =
> you will have to keep it up.
> 
> My daughter who used to work at a medical spa says the same thing.
> 
> When I got that tip from my roommate, I tried it, and she is right, at =
> least for the legs area.  I rarely ware skirts-dresses in cold weather, =
> and abandoned them altogether in the workplace, opting for suits.  The =
> only dresses I have are for occasions like banquets and weddings or =
> funerals.  I=E2=80=99ve gone strictly slacks outfits, and sweats at =
> home.
> 
> Judy
> 
> =E2=80=9CEmbrace each day with His mercies and blessings.=E2=80=9D
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: BlindTlk <blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of =
> madisonolivialanemartin483--- via BlindTlk
> Sent: Friday, May 23, 2025 1:57 PM
> To: blindtlk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: madisonolivialanemartin483 at gmail.com
> Subject: [BlindTlk] tips for shaving...
> 
> Hi to all of the ladies on list,=20
> It'll be summer soon which means it'll be time to start wearing shorts =
> and also
> my mom and sister killing me as I don't shave my legs. I don't do it =
> because I
> really don't care what they look like but when Mom does it for me I get =
> grief
> about how I should be doing it myself but the one time I tried I cut my =
> legs
> multiple times (I get annoyed when Mom makes me do things that I really =
> don't
> care about so then I either rush and/or do a sloppy job). Do any of you =
> lovely
> ladies have any ideas as how I can shave without cutting myself? I'm =
> only really
> worried about my legs as I only wear t-shirts so no one can see my =
> armpits
> (that's not why I only wear them it's just a bonus of doing it). Thanks =
> and I
> look forward to reading whatever any of you have to say!
> Madison
> =20
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