Greetings dear readers. I hope this blog finds you well and safe. For this blog, I would like to turn our attention to the important topic of hair care. You can be an absolute master of makeup and styles of clothing, but if your hair is a greasy rat’s nest, you’re wasting your time with everything else!
First, let’s consider the hair on your head, face, and eyebrows. Regarding the hair on your head, there are so many styles today and I would encourage you to find whatever style seems to work for you. Regular shampooing and conditioning is a must. I don’t recommend the 2 in 1 types that are both shampoo and conditioner. With shampoo, getting a shampoo with biotin in it is a good idea, as biotin strengthens the hair. The simplest way to ensure you are getting the best shampoo and conditioner is to go to a hair salon and get a recommendation. Of course, they are going to recommend the product they sell (go figure) but they generally sell top of the line products.
As far as facial hair is concerned, the only thing I will say is to make sure it is neatly tended and trimmed. Concerning eyebrows, big bushy eyebrows are definitely out. For nice, neat eyebrows, go to a nail salon. Most of them wax eyebrows and know what they are doing.
Speaking of waxing, let’s move on to another type of hair care, and that is hair removal. This is a big one for me, as I enjoy wearing skirts – especially shorter skirts during warm weather. Skirts and hairy legs just don’t go together, and hairy armpits and sleeveless blouses don’t look so hot either.
There are basically three types of hair removal – shaving, depilatory cream, and waxing. Each has its advantages. First, shaving is the most straight forward and can easily be done in the shower. The downside is in order to maintain a neat appearance, you have to shave frequently. If you shave the Brazilian area, there is the hazard of razor burn which is really uncomfortable in that very sensitive area. There are creams on the market that are designed to deal with that problem, and you apply it a few minutes before hitting the shower. Repeated shaving of the Brazilian area toughens the skin, just like it does on your face, and eventually, you won’t need the prep cream.
The second method of hair removal is depilatory cream. With this cream, you apply it several minutes before showering and then let the shower rinse off the cream. Theoretically, the hair will rinse off with the cream. I say “theoretically” because whether or not it works depends on the texture of your hair. The hair on women’s legs tends to be finer than men’s, although that certainly isn’t always true. The texture of the hair on my legs is pretty coarse, and depilatory cream doesn’t work at all well for me. All I can really say on this topic is to try it if you like and see what happens.
This brings us to the third method of hair removal – waxing. People who do this are referred to as estheticians. Word of mouth is usually the best way to find an esthetician. I am an advocate of waxing and have had waxing every six months for about seven years. I have now gotten to the point that I can go more like 18 months, as the hair follicles eventually give up. I wanted an esthetician who was crossdresser friendly, and I found one. She has no problem at all with seeing me in panties. In fact, the last time I was there, we got into a really good conversation, and when she was done with the waxing, I was sitting on the table in my panties still talking and neither one of us had a second thought about a man sitting in nothing but panties talking to a woman behind closed doors. That is how comfortable we are with each other.
The advantage of waxing is that you can have it done once every six months or so to start out, and it leaves your skin incredibly smooth and clean feeling. The downside is when you first start, it is pretty uncomfortable. My recommendation is to take some sort of over the counter pain killer about an hour before you go in. Eventually, you won’t need to do that, as the amount of hair growth diminishes over time, as I’ve already said, and you just kind of get used to it. I’ve had a couple of Brazilians and all I can say is if you are into pain... Brazilians hurt like a bad dog, and after the second one, I decided a razor was just fine with me.
Well, there you have my thoughts on hair care. Get those keyboards humming and share your thoughts with the rest of us. You know I love reading your thoughts.
Fond regards,
Angie
18 comments
Hi, I’m new to the world of xdress, but not to the world where I cross dress. Reading your blogs are awesome, really enjoy them. Your topic of hair removal, I just wanted to say and point out, there is another method maybe not as talked or known about. Its like shaving but has the results of waxing everyday. Its a little brash and can seem archaic at first. I’m talking hair epilation, using a razor like device to pull hair out by the roots. I have 20 years of hair removal the first 15 shaving, these last 5 straight epilating. I love the feel and look, its like waxing but better by far. Anyway I thought I would leave you gurls with this as an option to consider. I will agree it won’t be for everyone, as my hair is very fine and light to begin with. So those with very coarse or thick hair this could obviously be like a form of torture. As well if you wax before trying epilating, its a way of easing into epilating without rushing g.
Excellent comments and tips from everyone, I really enjoyed reading them, just thought I’d send in my 2 cents worth. I pretty much shave everything, chest, underarms, legs, even down south, and I’ve found it works pretty well. As others have pointed out, the skin gets used to it and I rarely get razor burn anymore. I use Nivea Body Shaving which is like stick deodorant and it goes on easily and works well. I’ve also used Nair for Men which lasts a few days longer than shaving and doesn’t bother my skin. Thankfully I don’t have thick body hair which makes grooming much easier and enjoyable. That’s important this time of year when my GF and I wear shorts a lot, or skirts for a night out and want to show off our tan legs.
Sorry for rambling on! Everyone stay safe in these bizarre times!
XXOO
Kyrstin
Hi Nathan. Thanks for your input on laser hair removal. I’ve not tried that, so I appreciate your input. Stay safe, my friend.
Fond regards,
Angie
Hello everyone! This is a great blog and certainly an essential topic. I personally use Nair on my legs like Keri. I too have very coarse hair, but with Nair you aren’t supposed to simply let it rinse off in the shower, but instead wipe off the hairs with a damp towel after letting the cream sit for 5 minutes or so. I shave the rest of my body as well, body hair just isn’t my thing .
In regards to laser removal, I may be the only one here who does it so I will offer my knowledge. I use a portable laser removal handset and have been doing so for a couple months (once a week) and there are parts of my legs where hair just doesn’t grow anymore. I would say it definitely works, and using Nair as well makes it even more effective.
Anyway, those are my thoughts! It’s always great to be a part of these discussions!
-Nathan
Great comments as always. You all are a great bunch! A couple of questions have been posed, and I will answer them here. Mar, you asked about laser hair removal. I’m sorry I didn’t touch on this in the blog. The reason I didn’t is because I’m no expert on it. The equipment is a bit pricey and I wasn’t interested in shelling out the money to find that it doesn’t work. I do wonder how much time it would take, compared to a waxing, which can take from 30 to 90 minutes, depending on how many body areas are involved.
Ally x, you asked about removal of hair on the forearms. That really is a matter of personal preference. My mom (may she rest in light) shaved her arms. I thought it was a bit strange, and I didn’t like touching her arms when she had a stubble. Again, it’s just a matter of preference. If you like it, go for it!
Fond regards,
Angie