[blparent] shaving legs

[Veronica Smith]

Way back when, I tried this funny little tool, it was shaped like an
electric toothbrush but the head of it was round and looked like a tight
spring.  It vibrated and you could run it across your lets and it was
suppose to just remove the hair.  Well, I would say it worked, yanked
anything in its way right out.  I threw it away.  Boy, was I stupid.  Fads!
v

-----Original Message-----
From: blparent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Arielle
Silverman
Sent: Sunday, March 17, 2013 4:09 PM
To: Blind Parents Mailing List
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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