[blparent] shaving legs

Fri Apr 5 19:26:31 UTC 2013

It is not the color that I am so much worried about, I just though someone 
could share some blindness techniques they use when applying makeup
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Star Gazer" <pickrellrebecca at gmail.com>
To: "'Blind Parents Mailing List'" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, April 04, 2013 8:14 PM
Subject: Re: [blparent] shaving legs


> Gloria,
> I'd suggest you talk with a cosmetologist. Their purpose in life is to 
> help
> with this sort of thing.
> Mary Kay comes right to my mind but there are others. They can help you
> figure out which types both the chemicals and the colors will look good on
> you and show you how to apply it.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blparent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Gloria G
> Sent: Thursday, April 04, 2013 8:28 PM
> To: Blind Parents Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [blparent] shaving legs
>
> Hi,
> THis is not about shaving legs, but I was wondering if any of you had tips
> on how to apply makeup? I have just started using foundation and still 
> have
> to ask my husband to make sure I applied it every where and it is even. I
> have never had to wear makeup because I have been told my skin is relly 
> nice
> and I don't need makeup, but I just wanted to try smething different and
> thought you guys could be of help. Thanks in advance!
> Gloria
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jennifer Jackson" <jennifersjackson at att.net>
> To: "'Blind Parents Mailing List'" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, April 03, 2013 5:52 PM
> Subject: Re: [blparent] shaving legs
>
>
>>I just used that little torture device on my legs again today. :) I
>>thought  of you all and this thread of conversation. I thought I would
>>add that it  does get faster and less painful every time I do it. I
>>especially like  that  it will be weeks before I have to worry about it
>>again.
>>
>>
>> Jennifer
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: blparent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
>> Veronica Smith
>> Sent: Friday, March 29, 2013 4:30 PM
>> To: 'Blind Parents Mailing List'
>> Subject: Re: [blparent] shaving legs
>>
>> Wow, I'm glad I had the tiny version.
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: blparent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Erin
>> Rumer
>> Sent: Friday, March 22, 2013 6:38 PM
>> To: 'Blind Parents Mailing List'
>> Subject: Re: [blparent] shaving legs
>>
>> Yah, except the one my mom had was the size of a hair drier so you can
>> imagine how that sucker felt! LOL
>>
>> Erin
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: blparent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
>> Veronica Smith
>> Sent: Friday, March 22, 2013 2:36 PM
>> To: 'Blind Parents Mailing List'
>> Subject: Re: [blparent] shaving legs
>>
>> That was that little evil tool I mentioned before.
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: blparent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Erin
>> Rumer
>> Sent: Monday, March 18, 2013 11:12 AM
>> To: 'Blind Parents Mailing List'
>> Subject: Re: [blparent] shaving legs
>>
>> I started shaving under my arms at about 12 and my legs at 13.  I
>> usually stick with high quality disposable raisers but grabbing my
>> husband's electric raiser in a pinch works okay as well.  I laugh when
>> I think of how my mom trialed an epilady which was a horrid torture
>> device that sucked the hair from your legs.  I even tried the product
>> NADS at one point which we all can remember was the fad for a little
>> while because it was supposed to be an all-natural paste that you
>> simply rubbed on your legs and the hair was supposed to gently come
>> off your legs after a simple pull of a towel you placed over the
>> product.  Yah right!!  I got a huge boil on my leg from that nasty
>> stuff and stuck to the good trusty multi-blade raisers after that.
>> I
>> personally find men's unscented shaving cream to be my favorite
>> because it's thicker and stays on the legs and under-arms better until
>> the job is done.
>> If I run-out of shaving cream, hair conditioner works nicely in the
>> moment.
>>
>> Erin
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: blparent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
>> melissa R green
>> Sent: Sunday, March 17, 2013 7:56 PM
>> To: Blind Parents Mailing List
>> Subject: Re: [blparent] shaving legs
>>
>> I believe that I was in the sixth or seventh grade as well when I
>> learned about shaving my legs.
>> i still have my first electric razer.
>>
>> Sincerely,
>> Melissa and Pj
>> Happiness always looks small while you hold it in your hands, but let
>> it go, and you learn at once how big and precious it is.
>>
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Arielle Silverman" <arielle71 at gmail.com>
>> To: "Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Sunday, March 17, 2013 4:09 PM
>> Subject: Re: [blparent] shaving legs
>>
>>
>> I started needing to shave when I was in the fifth grade. I first used an
>> electric razor, but found it didn't shave close enough. I think my mother
>> was extremely worried about me cutting myself with a regular razor,
>> because
>> instead of giving me one, she taught me to shave using a depilatory 
>> cream.
>> Unfortunately I got a horrific rash from the cream, so she then 
>> encouraged
>> me to go get my legs waxed, which was an experience I would not wish upon
>> even my worst enemies. It was so painful that I literally walked out of
>> the
>> salon with half of one leg shaved and the rest unshaved. Finally when I
>> was
>> 14 or so I learned to use a regular disposable razor and have never 
>> turned
>> back. I think in general it is wise to start with the most effective tool
>> for the job, even if it's a sharp knife or a sharp razor, instead of 
>> using
>
>> a
>> less-effective tool, getting frustrated and potentially making mistakes. 
>> I
>> have cut myself a few times with the hand razor, but it was never a
>> serious
>> injury. Encourage her not to press too hard and to be sure to use soap or
>> shaving cream (I prefer soap myself) and she should be fine.
>> Arielle
>>
>> On 3/17/13, melissa R green <graduate56 at juno.com> wrote:
>>> I had a rehab teacher come out and teach me how to shave my legs.
>>> She showed me with a disposable razor, the wax strips, and a electric
>>> razor.
>>> then I got rebellious after her driver informed me that I would never
>>> get a
>>>
>>> boyfriend if I didn't shave my legs.
>>> those who know me are not surprised by that reaction.
>>> Anyway, I use the venus disposable razors and I also use an electric
>>> one, and I use a shaving cream for women, or a mild soap.
>>> the
>>> Sincerely,
>>> Melissa and Pj
>>> Happiness always looks small while you hold it in your hands, but let
>>> it go,
>>>
>>> and you learn at once how big and precious it is.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Jessica Pitzer" <rolosgirl at gmail.com>
>>> To: "Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Saturday, March 16, 2013 8:11 PM
>>> Subject: Re: [blparent] shaving legs
>>>
>>>
>>> I like the little hand held electric rasers I know you can get them at
>>> liek cvs and such they run about 11 dollars, and come in cute girly
>>> colors. I actually use them myself as they can't cut you and work
>>> pretty good. they jsut fit in the palm of your hand pretty much and
>>> have a string to hang them up with. they take 2 tripple a batteries.
>>>
>>> On 3/16/13, Veronica Smith <madison_tewe at spinn.net> wrote:
>>>> I toyed with the subject whether or not it was blind parent related
>>>> and you can see, I decided it is indeed.  My daughter is now 13 and a
>>>> little lady.
>>>> I noticed that her legs and a big hairy which means it is that time
>>>> for shaving.
>>>> I was wondering if any of you moms or dads know of a razor that might
>>>> be safe for those first timers?  I remember when I was a teen, I used
>>>> something called a flicker, which was made for beginners.
>>>>
>>>>
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