[blparent] shaving legs

Sat Mar 23 00:37:22 UTC 2013

Except it was bigger around, more like a 50 cent piece

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From: blparent [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Gabe Vega
Sent: Friday, March 22, 2013 4:01 PM
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Subject: Re: [blparent] shaving legs

that sounds like an ear or nose trimmer.
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On Mar 22, 2013, at 2:35 PM, "Veronica Smith" <madison_tewe at spinn.net>
wrote:

> 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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