RULE NUMBER ONE - DO NOT SHAVE DOWN THERE, NEVER EVER BIC IT!! (Actually this is the only rule)
Okay girls (and boys if you like) im sure we all remember our first time with dads razor, all your friends had hair free legs and bikini lines.
Not something I enjoy doing to be honest, but faced with the prospect of looking like a gorilla in the Amazon rain forest I have tried many different creams, sugaring, waxes, shaving creams and lord knows anything else which has been advertised.
Waxing is far too effing painful in the bikini line area for my liking, although when the holiday season arrives im straight off to the beauty salon, to be defuzzed because there is no way im walking round with sprouting hair hanging out of my bikini bottoms, I do have some pride.
The one good thing about waxing is that it does last 3-4 weeks down there so you don’t have to go back as often. However, if you do decide to go and be waxed (and I don’t recommend it) make sure you have plenty of Savlon in to numb the pain.
Sugaring is very messy and I end up looking like ive eaten a toffee apple in the baking hot sun. To be honest i didn’t like it so i quickly gave up on that idea and then there is shaving, now girls im sorry but shaving is not an option for me down there, i have only ever done it once and i will never ever attempt it again. It was painful, it itched and it was down right sore for days, it looked like I had some kind of disease with the shaving rash I got, even waxing was more appealing after that saga.
Then i discovered quite be accident after a free sample winged its ways to me through royal mail? Nair bikini
hair removing cream. Now I have seen it advertised on the television and I have also seen it in Boots, but why buy some when I could have a free sample (I sound as tight as Brian with his customer complaints)
Having not yet tried this method i thought i might as well give it ago. So having read the information on the back of the sachet it said to do a test patch to make sure you have no allergic reaction, sounds quite funny to test cream in the nether region, but once again having weird skin i took the safe option and tested it out.
Im one of those people who has extremely sensitive skin and most things, which are not hypoallergenic, make me itch and scratch and like my dad says to me “itch where it itches not where it looks best”
All very well and good dad, great theory if you’re a bloke and it times to rearrange your nether regions, but for a girl to start itching down there, people might think you have a little infestation so i always have to read the label before i even think about buying any kind of product, everything from make-up to wash powder.
(",)So what ingredients are in Nair (",)
Having just read the back of a sachet it contains - Paraffinum Liquidum, Cetearyl Alcohol, Calcium Thioglycolate, Calcium Hydroxide, Ceteth-20, Sodium Hydroxide, Tocopheryl Acetate, Aloe Barbadensis, Parfum, Chamomilla Recutita.... if you need anymore information then im afraid you will have to go and look them up for yourselves....
My instructions are what I do when I use the cream, what the packet tells you to do, may differ slightly.
1. Smooth on Nair with fingertips or a spatula if you have one from another cream or lotion and then totally cover the area of that unwanted hair with a generous amount making sure it is as even a layer as possible. Whatever you do, do not rub it in. (Like a biology lesson is this!)
2. After 7-8 (on the packet it says 5/6) minutes test a small area. If the hair does not wipe off easily leave a while longer. Nair advise you not to leave it longer than 15 minutes.
3. Rinse off the remainder of the cream with lukewarm water, not hot water, using a wet cloth and then pat the area dry with a soft towel.
(",)So how did I get on with it?(",)
I think Nair works great although doesn't smell too good, its got that traditional hair removing cream smell and does take a little longer than it says on the packet to remove the hair, they say 7 minutes I say 8-10 to get rid of the lot and not have to re-apply the cream, but all hair is different, nevertheless it removed the hair extremely well and left my skin smooth with no dryness, and the result was 3/4 days before anything started to re-appear.
The other good thing about this sachet is that it comes with a finishing cream, which is totally moisturising and refreshing; it also pongs a bit (like your average hair removing cream) so I don’t bother to use it and stick to my regular lotion - Palmers Cocoa Butter.
***Health Warning alert***
Nair statement “As with all creams and lotions and potions we use regularly. Do not use on irritated, inflamed or broken skin. Avoid contact with eyes. In the event of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
Hair removers can be used anywhere except around eyes, in nose, ears or on breast nipples, perianal or vaginal/genital areas.
Avoid contact with other materials as this could lead to damage or discolouration. Keep out of reach of children. Contains Thioglycolate” So for your own benefits when trying these creams out, READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS!
(",) Other Nair Products (",)
Nair comes in a variety of different packages such as removing cream for the face, so you don’t look like a bloke in drag, for your underarm, and you can also get Nair waxing and sugaring creams at the same time. It also comes with Ginseng and Aloe Vera for extra comfort. The ones I use most regularly are:
1. Nair Bikini Sachets Twins Nair Bikini Sachets Twins RRP £4.99 in most stores, although you can but trial packs for about £1.00
2. Nair Hair Removers Nair Hair Removers 150ml Hair remover for fine light hair with camomile and aloe vera Hair removing gel with aloe vera for all hair types RRP £7.99
3. Nair Microwave Wax Presented in a 400ml microwaveable tub, you can wax on and off in less than 5 minutes, well that is if you can handle the pain of home waxing. Ive been there, done that, got the tshirt and wont ever do it again. RRP £7.99
4. Nair Cool Gel hair remover A hair removal gel which you smooth on and shower off after 5 minutes of apply. It contains particles within the Gel to smooth skin after application.
5. Nair Easy Wax An Easy Wax No-Heat Roll-On from Nair is a quick and easy way to remove hair without the mess and lengthy preparation of a warm wax.
You simply glide it on as you would a roll on deodorant, attach cloth strip and rip it off (yes it is as painful as it sounds)
Avaliable in a 125ml tub and is priced at £7.99
6. Nair Moisturising Hair Remover for Coarse, Dark Hair
This is designed mainly for the male species whose hair is usually more coarse than the female's. It contains gritty particales so you can exfoliate as you remove your hair quickly and easiy.
Avaliable in a 150ml sachet and is priced at £4.39
For all your girlies out there who have a tash and whiskers..... well Nair have the ultimate formula to save you from embarrassing situations...so throw away your razor and grab this quick whilst no one is looking!!! It can also be used on your underarm and Bikini line :o)
This is priced at £4.49 and comes with a brush so you can apply it to suitable area's and it contains sunflower seed oil and green tea extracts.
8. Nair Glide on Hair Remover Nair hair removal cream in an easy to apply glide on applicator. With baby oil, vitamin E comomile and aloe vera. It is priced at £3.89.
(",) Where can you buy it from (",)
Nair products are avaliable at any drugstore, chemist and places like Boots, Superdrug and any beauty shop. They can also be found in supermarkets and if your too embarrassed to walk into Boots you can purchase them all online by going to:
www.naircare.com
On this site they tell you everything you need to know about removing hair, why woman have to remove hair and they even have a fun and games section which I cringe to think about.
So girls go buy your cream and de –fuzz with ease! :o)
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Nice review. I shall have to take your word for it
missixty 25.04.2005 21:43
Might have to try this but when I've tried Immac (is this the same?) on my legs it's not removed the hair even leaving it on at the longest time so I have little hope for anywhere else!! x
chocolatejo987 26.03.2005 00:55
I use Nair, but don't get such a great result as you have described...
Great review though
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