I just wished society hadn't put the stereotype that people must remove body hair if it was normal and admired that would be awesome and would save so much time 😅
Kailyn Bradford I shave my arms, legs, armpits, and tummy every three days D= I thought there was some rule. I had no idea people went so long without it. I'm gonna go a week without now 😄 That's really good to know
Ginger the Fox honestly dear, the only one who can decide any rules about how you look is you. If you don't like your body hair then go ahead and get rid of it. But if it doesn't bother you? No one has any right or any place to tell you that it has to go. Make yourself comfortable. Be polite and a good person- that does not necessitate bending to others whims.
"I get a little pissy because it's like...have you ever had your balls waxed?" I love how real you've gotten on this show Candace, and I really love how you two have blossomed since you left Buzzfeed ♥
I plucked my lady stache a few years ago and it just never came back. It's the kindest thing my body has ever done for me. My toes, on the other hand, require perpetual upkeep.
i will keep saying this over and over again. When you see a Buzzfeed vid, you don't see a link to anyones personal channel. Candace and Saf now have the chance to do awesome things, in how many channels they desire!
DancyPant buzzfeed nornally dont let their staff have their own personal channel even they even lose their facebook page when they leave its pretty restrictive
It's so sad that we have grown with so many beauty standards that don't allow us to accept our bodies the way they are. I've seen so many women with hair in their legs who just leave them to grow naturally. I've been bleaching, waxing, shaving and plucking since I was 11 because I've always been very hairy and I was also made fun at school by other girls (go figure...). With time it gets easier to accept that hair is normal, and know that if a boy doesn't like you with your hair, he definitely isn't worth your time.
I think that these questions can be answered, but there are a ton of girls with PCOS (polycistic ovarian syndrome) and unfortunately most girls have an excess amount of hair growth. It doesn't matter if you shave or anything - you rarely get a close shave.. It would be cool if you did a video exploring PCOS (if you have any friends) cause its more common than you think! Might give a piece of mind to some of us girls if they have any tips!
Safety razors last longer and are better quality. It's only a few dollars for a giant pack of blades which last you years. You can even get the men's ones, which are sturdier. It's better to spend slightly more on something that isn't so bad for the environment. if you think of the money you spend each time on disposables over a 5 year period it's probably a whole lot more than just buying 1 that will last that long. I would definitely look into it, I'm glad I made the switch :)
I wore over the knee socks today instead of shaving my legs and people were like "you're so cute and put together today" and I'm like "thanks it's because I'm lazy"
I used to be embarrassed about body hair too but then I was like wait why? It's totally natural to have and most women only shave because men have told them it's gross or manly. *Newsflash* if you're a woman and it grows on you naturally it can't be anything but womanly/feminine. Don't let your ideas of your body be warped by the male idea of femininity. Also in a way shaving promotes the infantilization of women's bodies. That being said if you just like shaving then by all mean go for it.
I don't agree that most women shave because men told them it's gross/manly. Maybe some women shave for that reason, but a lot of women shave because they personally don't like the hair. Yes I totally agree hair is nothing to be ashamed of, I'm just pointing out not all women's opinions are morphed by male expectations.
honestly ive never waxed or shaved the butt hair but when i shave my pubic hair, i always think about it bc it looks mega funny next to the other bare skin
I live for the day when i can afford a full body laser removal 😂 LIKE EVERY INCH ... ok, i dont have hair on my palms, my lips and my lower footsurface 😂😂😂
Bleeding is actually good (so long as it's minor bleeding) when it comes to waxing. It means that the hair follicle has been ripped out and it will come back thinner and softer if it comes back at all. The more you wax the less hair you'll have in those areas that will grow back. The only exception to this is facial hair. That shit always comes back.
Aliya Kensler for some people it will always grow back, but with frequent waxing over a long period of time many people's follicles will be damaged and no longer grow hair
Never waxed but I found out the hard way that you MUST exfoliate before sugaring. (Many, many ingrowns.) Consider getting sugared by an esthetician first (or at least watch a crap ton of videos) before trying to DIY.
Alexis Lingenfelter so expensive though. My problem was my hair broke. So I thought it worked until 2 weeks later when I had the most painful ingrown experience. If you can afford a professional though definitely try that.
I have followed tutorials and made homemade sugar wax before. As long as you get it to the right consistency and temperature it's inexpensive and works great!
If you have unexplained, horrible hives, rashes, etc. that you just cannot figure out, you may be allergic to the nickel in razors. Everything I shave from the waist up has no reaction, but my bikini area and legs break out in hives every single time I shave. Because I shaved my legs nearly every day, I couldn't figure out the issue for the longest time. Unfortunately, there's no good solution. You can try to treat the skin, but that really doesn't prevent the reaction. There are also *no* razors that are nickel free (despite like 1 in 5 people having a nickel sensitivity) except for electric razors, which are not helpful for the bikini area, armpits, or legs most of the time. Waxing takes a lot of work and is painful, and if you have a nickel sensitivity, you're probably also sensitive to the chemicals in depilatory creams. There are no good options if you want to remove body hair if you have this issue. This is probably helpful to no one, but there may be ONE PERSON who has the same problem I suffered with for years. Maybe I can help that person.
Rhiannon DeLuna oh my god, this explains a lot, I have a bad reaction every time I shave my legs so I've simply stopped doing it, but the rest of the body is fine, no worries what so ever
I went to several doctors who all gave me the same suggestions. "Use unscented and hypoallergenic soap and detergents," etc. It wasn't until I almost died from blood clots and couldn't shave for weeks that I realized I had no hives, and shaving brought them back.
Rhiannon DeLuna OH MY GOD I THINK THIS IS ME. yikes. hives city. have you ever tried laser or electrolysis? I'm going in for laser in a few weeks... I'm really nervous lol
Have you tried a different brand of razors? Or, do you use the exact same razor immediately after you shaved your "upstairs" with it? Oh and one more question: does the rash appear right away or after a few hours? I mean I used to get rashy skin after shaving my legs and my bikini line, but I made some changes like, I spray some alcohol on the razor before I use it someplace else on my body, I use Gilette razors because they're made from stainless steel ( or so they say, but they are long lasting and they don't rust or go green, which they would if they contained nickle ), I use a shaving foam for sensitive skin ( the men kind, not the stuff they say is for girls... I mean if the thing is good for a guy's sensitive face, it's gotta do good on my nether regions) or, if I'm in a pinch, I use conditioner... the thick creamy kind, because that's the one that works the best for my dark leg hair. Oh and after the shaving, I wash the skin with the usual shower gel and then I apply chamomile water or rose water ( it's astringent, hypoallergenic, antibacterial and doesn't hurt at all... but make sure it's the natural kind, not the one that has ingredients list on the back...it's supposed to be floral water obtained by steam distillation of the plant/flower) oh and do try to wear skin friendly fabric afterwards.. no poliester or lycra if you can help it. Ooor, you know.. use sugar wax... another awesome alternative that's natural and hypoallergenic... but same aftercare for sensitive skin :)
being hairier (than your dad or just in general) is often related to your biological needs. At least skinnier people often grow more hair since there isn't much body fat to keep warm. Nowadays it doesn't really help in any way but human bodies aren't really up to date when talking about unnecerssary bodyparts.
Swaroopa S Well they did talk a lot about REMOVING body hair. Plus, it's not like they went in for close-ups or anything. If they did, you'd probably see stubble and peach fuzz I'm sure.
Swaroopa S she has her hair down but Saf has a lot of facial hair near her sideburn area. I personally think its cute but I know a lot who would shave it.
For ingrown hairs: *Olive oil before to soften the hairs. *Very wet skin *Shaving gel or conditioner *Sharp razor (for thick hair like pubes use men's razors) *With the grain then against the grain, or with thicher hair shave with the grain then sideways. *Pat dry or air dry *Baby oil *Moisturize If you get ingrown hairs, massage on some more baby oil. Also, baby powder is good for legs not so much genitals.
I'm saving up to get laser hair removal. As I have pale skin and black hair everything shows up and I'm prone to ingrown hairs. I'd rather just have 6 months of treatments (6 sessions) to be more or less hair free for the next few years. Shaving's also pretty bad for my eczema, so that's another reason.
Vanessa Mountain I don't want to be a downer, but I'm also pale and dark haired and had laser done. It gets rid of most of your hair, but yours might just find a way to grow back blonde anyway, like mine did. Also, it can take more sessions and you need to go back once a year afterwards.
Nair is evil. It smells awful and it either doesn't do anything or I get patchy removal and a chemical burn. No thanks. It's definitely not for me. And that's just on my legs. I wouldn't dream of using it anywhere else.
Julia Gomes it's a form of hair removal it's basically like a lotion that gets rid of hair. Yes it smells horrible but you don't get razor bumps or in grown hairs!
yessss, we need to talk more about hairy girls, the world of hair and it's removal is already confusing, but when you throw in the fact that some of us have what seems like 10 times the hair of others it's just a MESS to figure out the do's and don'ts
omg.... i am 22 and have only just now watching this video realised I am not a total weirdo for having tummy hair and buttcrack hair! I think the thing to also know is that if your hair doesnt bother you dont even worry about removing it!!
I have to shave my armpits at least every other day, else I find it really itchy and irritable when it grows out and I sweat. But idm hair anywhere else. I have a lot of the fine downy hair like everywhere. It's insane.
Shanny D I used to have the same problem and I had to shave every day. but then I bought a cheap epilator and the hairs grow back less thick. and I also exfoliate.
My Dove deodorant seems to help my armpit hair grow back slower and it doesn't get as itchy during growback. And I'm someone who will have stubble by the end of the day on my legs.
Similar in that they pull hair out - but they are made up of heaps of tweezer heads. I have a Braun Silk Epil 7 Wet/Dry Epilator & LOVE IT! It's only the second epilator I've had in like 15 years...they last for ages! Also, the Braun has a trimming head which is great too ;)
My mum introduced me to them when I was 17 or so - haven't looked back! And the more they are used, the easier the hair is to remove - I do everywhere with it ;)
I have way more leg hair than my dad 😂😂 he's totally smooth below the knee, whereas I'm definitely a hairier girl lol. if we could swap,, we'd both be happy!!
I feel like there isn't a lot of awareness when it comes to loving yourself, even as a hairy woman. I think this video is very important and thank you for publicaly talking about this :) much love!!!
If you have sensitive skin, are prone to razor bumps or ingrown hair USE AN ELECTRIC RAZOR! It is so much gentler and you end up saving money. The only downside to it is most electric razors won't give you dolphin smooth legs, but it is so worth avoiding the pain of regular shaving!!
I have a female buzzer thing with a few different tips that kicks ass, I use it on my legs and arms, I occasionally use it on my armpits when I'm too lazy to jump in the shower to shave, I've even used it to trim bikini hair down before shaving. I don't know why more women don't use them.
to stop the ingrown hairs try an (unscented) stick deodorant, it should also help with the razor burn and the itch as the hair grows back in. the razor burn is coz the razor isn't sharp enough, youre pressing too hard/dragging and/or not using enough shaving gel (unscented, mens is better and cheaper)
Girls it's also important to seek a doctor's opinion as well if you have a very hairy body + painful periods. Policystic Ovarian Syndrome is a real thing and the younger you're diagnosed the less doubt you have to suffer. I grew up thinking I was a freak because I had a mini beard more than my brother (like more hair per inch but short hair that's longer than peach fuzz) then I found out I have polycystic ovaries and that can make you succeptible to obesity, diabetes and depression. Please spread awareness. thank you for this video!
Thank you! The amount of people especially guys I've heard say girls don't have hairy bodies or are not supposed to. This is literally my biggest insecurity. X
Once boys at my school were roasting each other, and I was listening because it's halarious, then one of them said, something about the amount of hair the other had on his balls. That took a turn.
PugParty I think you need to look up what a disposable razor is, because a wand that you buy seperatly from the razor heads and replace when the blades get dull- is not disposable. It's standard.
i laughed when saf said that the longest she had gone without shaving her legs was a month because currently I haven't shaved mine for 6 months but i live in jeans and most of my friends are guys so they dont really care
They actually have razors for your facial hair such as eyebrows and mustache or other areas and you can get them pretty cheap and the work great with no razor burn or bumps , worst thing that happened to me was a cut under my brow
tina lina - I had 15+ years of Brazilian waxing & moved onto laser treatments about a year ago; not only did the waxing get far more bearable the longer I had it done (especially as waxers themselves became more adept & experienced), but I think it's made my lasering even more effective! Very pleased with results!
The longest I've gone without shaving my legs.. about 5-6 months.. haha.. NO FUCKS GIVEN! And yes.. chicks have butt crack hair.. DEAL WITH IT BOOOOOOOOOYS!
I usually only shave my armpits and that's it. And I'm a hairy girl. But like, I don't understand why I should have to shave my legs, pubic area etc. My mom always tells me I am a girl and girls should shave their legs but I don't get why. Also, shaving irritates my skin (especially in the pubic area) and waxing is too much work for me man.
The longest i went without shaving was 6 weeks because I had a hard cast on my leg after surgery.. It was like trying to mow a lawn through the amazon rainforest.
The stubbely butt crack is only a problem if your hair is on the coarser side.... I'm blonde and really haven't got a lot of hair... I shave my pits, the bikini line and the 'lips' once every week, my arms once a month ( if they bug me, and my lower leg once every two weeks... and the ONLY place where it gets annoying is 'lips' and where my underwear elastic sits... I usually only get ingrown hair where I have clothing that 'digs in' a bit, so my ingrown hair tip is to wear looser underwear the day or night you shave... Ingrown hair doesn't only come from shaving, it comes when the tip of the hair shaft is prevented from growing out the regular way... So I would say exfoliate!!! Not only the day you shave, but just a little every day... that way you make sure your hair shaft won't get caught under the skin...
I love this video and the comment section! 2:18 especially struck a nerve, cause I'm also really self-conscious about that. Its nice to know that other women are struggling with the same insecurities as me and to hear from them how to deal with it. It's like we are the sisterhood of the traveling mustache. lol ........I'm sorry about that pun.
so I don't generally bother with shaving and stuff because A, I can't be bothered and B, it's what everyone has But... I just shaved my armpits for the first time because my cousins brought it up and they're like 7
I think the longest I went without shaving my underarms was five or six months. I was just way too lazy to do it, and eventually I kind of stopped caring about the hair. I made sure I was clean, used deodorant, normal stuff you do. One thing really pissed me off, though. So, probably around the fourth month mark, it was toward the end of the summer, and I had a sleeveless shirt on at a party that my family went to. My grandmother got onto me about not shaving. I said, "Who cares? It is my body, I can do whatever I want with it." I was so mad! Why do girls feel like they have to shave all the time? Me personally, I think it is a good idea to take a break from shaving every now and then. It helps avoid nicks and razor burn a ton more. If you are shaving more than you actually need to, you are more likely to get those things.
I started by waxing around 12yo because a girl was making fun of my legs in physical education but now I couldn't care less, sometimes I shave but honestly ain't nobody got time for that
I used to get bullied all the time for my body hair in high school, too. I had hairy arms and a flat chest and was frequently called a man for it. Having women like you in the limelight, being so open about your experiences and not taking yourself too seriously, is SO refreshing and encouraging. I wish I'd been able to see people like you when I was in my teens, so hopefully this helps today's teens instead. I also never shaved my arm hair out of defiance. I decided that if I shaved them, the bullies would have won. Plus hardly anyone notices until I point it out.
lol OK mayb tmi, but how do you stop next day stubble when shaving ur nether regions cos am a busy girl and I really can't be doing with stubble the day after shaving
On the subject of dying armpit hair, I have done it many times (mostly purple, pink, turquoise and blue) but it doesn't last long at all. The sweat in your pits practically bleaches the dye out. It also will stain white shirts, it'll bleed more than dye on your head because of the sweat. Arm and leg hair dying on the other hand is so much fun and it lasts for months! I've only done turquoise but it always looks great!
I shave my bikini line but I feel like being completely bare down there makes you look like a little kid....but people can shave whatever they like lol
my boyfriend likes when i grow my leg hair. he likes to pet them like a cat. he also doesn't mind that I let my hair everywhere grow for a while then shave it off.
i have a beautiful forest of hair growing in between my eybrows that i would love to be gone, but of course my mother refuses to let me vanquish it #strugglesofbeingindian
GUYS. Nair is absolutely revolutionary when it comes to my pubes !!!! Lol seriously though, I used to shave down there and we all know it sucks trying to get into the nooks and crannys and it just grows back in a couple days and gets SO itchy if you don't keep up with it. And there's razor burn and all that ok it's just overall an unfortunate experience. SERIOUSLY go get you some extra strength nair and put it all over down there (or wherever) and leave it and wash all that hair off!!! It seriously amazing and a life changer no razor burn or itchy pubes or ANYTHING!!! It may burn the first time but after that nothing, it's totally painless. And just be a little careful about getting it in sensitive areas, but don't let it keep you from it because it won't be unbearable and any bad feelings will wash away quickly!!!
Lush's Scrubee or Buffy body butters are AMAZING for preventing ingrown hairs! Just use them post-shave and you'll have the silkiest most seal-like skin of your life
The last question just solidified my opinion that Saf is the realest out there
You just gotta be careful, man
Caitlin Smulders I VEET mine off and it works perfectly
Caitlin Smulders What did she say though? I rewinded. But still didn't get it.
Doveranalyst she said she Nair'd it off, which is just another brand of hair removal cream hahah
I just wished society hadn't put the stereotype that people must remove body hair
if it was normal and admired that would be awesome and would save so much time 😅
"I think I went a whole month without shaving"
*sits here with my legs which have not been shaved in more than a year* haha crazy
Kailyn Bradford I shave my arms, legs, armpits, and tummy every three days D= I thought there was some rule. I had no idea people went so long without it. I'm gonna go a week without now 😄 That's really good to know
Ginger the Fox honestly dear, the only one who can decide any rules about how you look is you. If you don't like your body hair then go ahead and get rid of it. But if it doesn't bother you? No one has any right or any place to tell you that it has to go. Make yourself comfortable. Be polite and a good person- that does not necessitate bending to others whims.
Kailyn Bradford same
"I get a little pissy because it's like...have you ever had your balls waxed?"
I love how real you've gotten on this show Candace, and I really love how you two have blossomed since you left Buzzfeed ♥
I plucked my lady stache a few years ago and it just never came back. It's the kindest thing my body has ever done for me.
My toes, on the other hand, require perpetual upkeep.
I wish that was my problem 😭
For me it went worse, so yeah you were lucky about this xD
Never even thought about buttcrack hairs... every boyfriend I've ever had must have seen a forest back there...
LOL right?! I can't even imagine how uncomfortable it would be to have new hair growing back in the crack after waxing.
it actually doesn't feel like anything at all once it's growing back if you wax it :)
Yeah I don't feel anything when it grows back after waxing. However, growing back after shaving...you feel that shit.
Heather Jensen 🤣🤣🤣
ok...i just thrown up in my mouth a lil bit while reading this
Random boy in my class: How come you have more hair on your arms than me?
Me: genetics
Darth Vada same
SAME same I thought I was the only one
This has happened to me
Vada Schneider yass I agree
this was great! hairy girls unite!!!
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so basicly every girl
majorphases UNITE!!
i will keep saying this over and over again. When you see a Buzzfeed vid, you don't see a link to anyones personal channel. Candace and Saf now have the chance to do awesome things, in how many channels they desire!
DancyPant buzzfeed nornally dont let their staff have their own personal channel even they even lose their facebook page when they leave its pretty restrictive
DancyPant however saf left buzzfeed to do the same thing she did on ladylike. the only thing is she tries things by herself
DancyPant Buzzfeed is super jealous they left; they've been copying all the videos being made from the ones that left, girls especially
When saf ate the orange peel Hahahaha wtf
It's so sad that we have grown with so many beauty standards that don't allow us to accept our bodies the way they are. I've seen so many women with hair in their legs who just leave them to grow naturally. I've been bleaching, waxing, shaving and plucking since I was 11 because I've always been very hairy and I was also made fun at school by other girls (go figure...). With time it gets easier to accept that hair is normal, and know that if a boy doesn't like you with your hair, he definitely isn't worth your time.
I think that these questions can be answered, but there are a ton of girls with PCOS (polycistic ovarian syndrome) and unfortunately most girls have an excess amount of hair growth. It doesn't matter if you shave or anything - you rarely get a close shave.. It would be cool if you did a video exploring PCOS (if you have any friends) cause its more common than you think! Might give a piece of mind to some of us girls if they have any tips!
Also having a new clean blade and knowing when your blade is dull and dirty so that you can replace it !
Hier Steht: when the replaceable blade razors become as affordable as disposable ones we'll probably consider it lol
Kimberly D A safety razor is ~$20 and a 100-count blade pack is $11. That will last for about 5 years and seems pretty reasonable.
Safety razors last longer and are better quality. It's only a few dollars for a giant pack of blades which last you years. You can even get the men's ones, which are sturdier. It's better to spend slightly more on something that isn't so bad for the environment. if you think of the money you spend each time on disposables over a 5 year period it's probably a whole lot more than just buying 1 that will last that long. I would definitely look into it, I'm glad I made the switch :)
Molly I've been curious about this, thanks for the info!
I wore over the knee socks today instead of shaving my legs and people were like "you're so cute and put together today" and I'm like "thanks it's because I'm lazy"
Mana Smith oml you damn genius!!!
I used to be embarrassed about body hair too but then I was like wait why? It's totally natural to have and most women only shave because men have told them it's gross or manly. *Newsflash* if you're a woman and it grows on you naturally it can't be anything but womanly/feminine. Don't let your ideas of your body be warped by the male idea of femininity. Also in a way shaving promotes the infantilization of women's bodies. That being said if you just like shaving then by all mean go for it.
My thoughts exactly! Preach sister!
Hayley Puzo bloody fantastic comment 👍👌👏👏
I don't agree that most women shave because men told them it's gross/manly. Maybe some women shave for that reason, but a lot of women shave because they personally don't like the hair.
Yes I totally agree hair is nothing to be ashamed of, I'm just pointing out not all women's opinions are morphed by male expectations.
i like this but I gotta say I wish they said a bit more explicitly that a good way of dealing with body hair is.. having body hair. and that's fine
I love you ladies so much! This was the video I needed in my life.
honestly ive never waxed or shaved the butt hair but when i shave my pubic hair, i always think about it bc it looks mega funny next to the other bare skin
😂omg so true
toe dude, If you're shaving the front, shave the back. No one likes a mullet.
toe I FEEL U GIRL
toe lol hoi bb (I'm tinysuzy from tumblr)
Eva Nescent what are you talking about? buisness in the front, party in the back,, who wouldnt be down amirite???
So very relateable. When you've got the Middle Eastern hairy gene and PCOS, you're part werewolf and it can be tough. People are mean
A short while ago, I thought I wasn't truly a girl because how can a girl have that much hair...
I live for the day when i can afford a full body laser removal 😂 LIKE EVERY INCH ... ok, i dont have hair on my palms, my lips and my lower footsurface 😂😂😂
You look good as you are. I'm sure there are many guys who would like to compliment you.
Bleeding is actually good (so long as it's minor bleeding) when it comes to waxing. It means that the hair follicle has been ripped out and it will come back thinner and softer if it comes back at all. The more you wax the less hair you'll have in those areas that will grow back. The only exception to this is facial hair. That shit always comes back.
And this is why I refuse to wax.
bleeding also means tiny wounds and you are more likely to get an infection.
It's actually a myth that the hair comes back thinner. It always should come back.
Aliya Kensler for some people it will always grow back, but with frequent waxing over a long period of time many people's follicles will be damaged and no longer grow hair
Aliya Kensler tell that to everyone who lost their eyebrows by overplucking in the '90s
Sugaring is where it's at! It's somewhat like waxing, but it's not hot and a lot less irritating. 100% recommend
Never waxed but I found out the hard way that you MUST exfoliate before sugaring. (Many, many ingrowns.) Consider getting sugared by an esthetician first (or at least watch a crap ton of videos) before trying to DIY.
Alexis Lingenfelter so expensive though. My problem was my hair broke. So I thought it worked until 2 weeks later when I had the most painful ingrown experience. If you can afford a professional though definitely try that.
Still hella expensive and hurts as well. But if you got the time, money and found competent people - good idea
I have followed tutorials and made homemade sugar wax before. As long as you get it to the right consistency and temperature it's inexpensive and works great!
Alexis Lingenfelter I really want to try sugaring!
If you have unexplained, horrible hives, rashes, etc. that you just cannot figure out, you may be allergic to the nickel in razors. Everything I shave from the waist up has no reaction, but my bikini area and legs break out in hives every single time I shave. Because I shaved my legs nearly every day, I couldn't figure out the issue for the longest time.
Unfortunately, there's no good solution. You can try to treat the skin, but that really doesn't prevent the reaction. There are also *no* razors that are nickel free (despite like 1 in 5 people having a nickel sensitivity) except for electric razors, which are not helpful for the bikini area, armpits, or legs most of the time. Waxing takes a lot of work and is painful, and if you have a nickel sensitivity, you're probably also sensitive to the chemicals in depilatory creams. There are no good options if you want to remove body hair if you have this issue.
This is probably helpful to no one, but there may be ONE PERSON who has the same problem I suffered with for years. Maybe I can help that person.
Rhiannon DeLuna oh my god, this explains a lot, I have a bad reaction every time I shave my legs so I've simply stopped doing it, but the rest of the body is fine, no worries what so ever
I went to several doctors who all gave me the same suggestions. "Use unscented and hypoallergenic soap and detergents," etc. It wasn't until I almost died from blood clots and couldn't shave for weeks that I realized I had no hives, and shaving brought them back.
Rhiannon DeLuna OH MY GOD I THINK THIS IS ME. yikes. hives city. have you ever tried laser or electrolysis? I'm going in for laser in a few weeks... I'm really nervous lol
Rhiannon DeLuna holy shit! I had never thought of that! What would a alternative be?
Have you tried a different brand of razors? Or, do you use the exact same razor immediately after you shaved your "upstairs" with it? Oh and one more question: does the rash appear right away or after a few hours? I mean I used to get rashy skin after shaving my legs and my bikini line, but I made some changes like, I spray some alcohol on the razor before I use it someplace else on my body, I use Gilette razors because they're made from stainless steel ( or so they say, but they are long lasting and they don't rust or go green, which they would if they contained nickle ), I use a shaving foam for sensitive skin ( the men kind, not the stuff they say is for girls... I mean if the thing is good for a guy's sensitive face, it's gotta do good on my nether regions) or, if I'm in a pinch, I use conditioner... the thick creamy kind, because that's the one that works the best for my dark leg hair. Oh and after the shaving, I wash the skin with the usual shower gel and then I apply chamomile water or rose water ( it's astringent, hypoallergenic, antibacterial and doesn't hurt at all... but make sure it's the natural kind, not the one that has ingredients list on the back...it's supposed to be floral water obtained by steam distillation of the plant/flower) oh and do try to wear skin friendly fabric afterwards.. no poliester or lycra if you can help it. Ooor, you know.. use sugar wax... another awesome alternative that's natural and hypoallergenic... but same aftercare for sensitive skin :)
being hairier (than your dad or just in general) is often related to your biological needs. At least skinnier people often grow more hair since there isn't much body fat to keep warm. Nowadays it doesn't really help in any way but human bodies aren't really up to date when talking about unnecerssary bodyparts.
Amount of body hair has nothing to do with body fat. It comes down to ethnicity, genetics and hormone levels.
Cheshirecat Grin unless you're actually anorexic, then there's that weird phenomenon where you get loads of fine downy body hair 😱😱
hair is natural! a woman should do what she feels good about her body not what people say she do
I'm waiting for female body hair to be in aha
It's making a resurgence. The time is now.
They look hairless 😕
Swaroopa S Saf Waxes her stache and shaves her arms
Swaroopa S Well they did talk a lot about REMOVING body hair. Plus, it's not like they went in for close-ups or anything. If they did, you'd probably see stubble and peach fuzz I'm sure.
Swaroopa S she has her hair down but Saf has a lot of facial hair near her sideburn area. I personally think its cute but I know a lot who would shave it.
Swaroopa S
So what?
Am I the only girl that has to shave their hands?........... Yes ok.....
A month without shaving is long? I almost never shave in the winter!
For ingrown hairs:
*Olive oil before to soften the hairs.
*Very wet skin
*Shaving gel or conditioner
*Sharp razor (for thick hair like pubes use men's razors)
*With the grain then against the grain, or with thicher hair shave with the grain then sideways.
*Pat dry or air dry
*Baby oil
*Moisturize
If you get ingrown hairs, massage on some more baby oil.
Also, baby powder is good for legs not so much genitals.
I'm saving up to get laser hair removal. As I have pale skin and black hair everything shows up and I'm prone to ingrown hairs. I'd rather just have 6 months of treatments (6 sessions) to be more or less hair free for the next few years. Shaving's also pretty bad for my eczema, so that's another reason.
Vanessa Mountain Pale skin, black hair club! Lasering would be a blessing 👏🏻
Vanessa Mountain ,
Vanessa Mountain SAAAME but im 15 and fucking self concioussssss so im praying I can afford it the future😸
Vanessa Mountain How did your eczema react to the laser initially? Did it feel like it was burning? Did it flare up or get better with the exposure?
Vanessa Mountain I don't want to be a downer, but I'm also pale and dark haired and had laser done. It gets rid of most of your hair, but yours might just find a way to grow back blonde anyway, like mine did. Also, it can take more sessions and you need to go back once a year afterwards.
"I Nair it off" YES SAAAFFFF YESS. SPEAK TO MY SOUL lol
Casandra Lemons Nair for all the things. Plus your butt already has a smell.
Casandra Lemons what is nair????
Nair is evil. It smells awful and it either doesn't do anything or I get patchy removal and a chemical burn. No thanks. It's definitely not for me. And that's just on my legs. I wouldn't dream of using it anywhere else.
Aishwarya Sharma i'm asking myself the same question!!!
Julia Gomes it's a form of hair removal it's basically like a lotion that gets rid of hair. Yes it smells horrible but you don't get razor bumps or in grown hairs!
yessss, we need to talk more about hairy girls, the world of hair and it's removal is already confusing, but when you throw in the fact that some of us have what seems like 10 times the hair of others it's just a MESS to figure out the do's and don'ts
thanks for answering my question!! love you Candace and Saf!!
Is it me, or does Candace slightly resemble Deb from Napoleon Dynamite with a side ponytail? 😂
omg.... i am 22 and have only just now watching this video realised I am not a total weirdo for having tummy hair and buttcrack hair! I think the thing to also know is that if your hair doesnt bother you dont even worry about removing it!!
Saf needs a segment on the channel!!!
I love findings videos with these two. Saf your just be careful tip was amazing!
I didn't realize other people had hair in the butt....
There's women who don't have it? Damn, lucky you
Katie Hambrick omg I've always been so self conscious about that
Every single post pubescent human has it
Katie Hambrick duh
Katie Hambrick I thought I wwas alone also!
I have to shave my armpits at least every other day, else I find it really itchy and irritable when it grows out and I sweat. But idm hair anywhere else. I have a lot of the fine downy hair like everywhere. It's insane.
I've switched to epilating my armpits because shaving them always leaves me with a five o'clock shadow way sooner than I'd like.
Abigail Fisher Omg I also epilate I love it! My hair grows back less
Shanny D I used to have the same problem and I had to shave every day. but then I bought a cheap epilator and the hairs grow back less thick. and I also exfoliate.
My Dove deodorant seems to help my armpit hair grow back slower and it doesn't get as itchy during growback. And I'm someone who will have stubble by the end of the day on my legs.
Shanny D if you aren't already, use stick deodorant, moisturizer in there is easy better than other kinds
This is like Popsugar's wine mom on buzz feed ahhahaha
No mention of epilators? My god! Couldn't do without it!
Meredith Arnold Yes Ive had mine for about 8 years as well and its still working saves money and makes my hair grow back thinner
Meredith Arnold epilators are similar to waxing aren't they?
Right?! I think it's a generational thing. I'm 27, and most of my peers have never even heard of one when I mention it.
Similar in that they pull hair out - but they are made up of heaps of tweezer heads. I have a Braun Silk Epil 7 Wet/Dry Epilator & LOVE IT! It's only the second epilator I've had in like 15 years...they last for ages! Also, the Braun has a trimming head which is great too ;)
My mum introduced me to them when I was 17 or so - haven't looked back! And the more they are used, the easier the hair is to remove - I do everywhere with it ;)
I have not shaved any of my body hair for over a year😅
candace reminds me of lorelai from gilmore girls.
I have way more leg hair than my dad 😂😂 he's totally smooth below the knee, whereas I'm definitely a hairier girl lol. if we could swap,, we'd both be happy!!
I wax my own down there hair. some people freak out at the thought but...its oddly satisfying
VekiMaki same
I only started doing that so blood doesn't dry up in there and tangle everything. It was such a pest...
I feel like there isn't a lot of awareness when it comes to loving yourself, even as a hairy woman. I think this video is very important and thank you for publicaly talking about this :) much love!!!
If you have sensitive skin, are prone to razor bumps or ingrown hair USE AN ELECTRIC RAZOR! It is so much gentler and you end up saving money. The only downside to it is most electric razors won't give you dolphin smooth legs, but it is so worth avoiding the pain of regular shaving!!
Alissmiss shaving shouldn't hurt tho, or you're doing it wrong.. But it is expensive!
Yes! And it's good for grooming/trimming and if you haven't shaved in a while. I found one for less than $20 on Amazon and it does a good enough job.
I have a female buzzer thing with a few different tips that kicks ass, I use it on my legs and arms, I occasionally use it on my armpits when I'm too lazy to jump in the shower to shave, I've even used it to trim bikini hair down before shaving. I don't know why more women don't use them.
to stop the ingrown hairs try an (unscented) stick deodorant, it should also help with the razor burn and the itch as the hair grows back in. the razor burn is coz the razor isn't sharp enough, youre pressing too hard/dragging and/or not using enough shaving gel (unscented, mens is better and cheaper)
I'm a hairstylist. Tend Skin makes some products that help prevent ingrown hairs.
Meg Dennis tend skin is GOLD
This is why nair is my bestfriend!😌
Girls it's also important to seek a doctor's opinion as well if you have a very hairy body + painful periods. Policystic Ovarian Syndrome is a real thing and the younger you're diagnosed the less doubt you have to suffer. I grew up thinking I was a freak because I had a mini beard more than my brother (like more hair per inch but short hair that's longer than peach fuzz) then I found out I have polycystic ovaries and that can make you succeptible to obesity, diabetes and depression. Please spread awareness. thank you for this video!
Thank you! The amount of people especially guys I've heard say girls don't have hairy bodies or are not supposed to. This is literally my biggest insecurity. X
I use soap to shave never had an ingrown hair.
Once boys at my school were roasting each other, and I was listening because it's halarious, then one of them said, something about the amount of hair the other had on his balls. That took a turn.
I used to be a heavy disposable razor girl, but I broke down and signed up for the Dollar Shave Club- guys, the executor razor is AMAZABALLS.
DemonicFlaim1000 those are disposable razors though
PugParty I think you need to look up what a disposable razor is, because a wand that you buy seperatly from the razor heads and replace when the blades get dull- is not disposable. It's standard.
Also to help with ingrown hairs is to shave in the direction of hair growth not against it..
My favorite way to remove hair is to stop thinking about it.
After spending 2 weeks in Italy in the summertime, I stopped worrying so much about shaving. I shave like once a week when it's not hot outside.
i honestly dont care if a woman is hairy. If a women doesnt want to shave then she shouldnt have to. screw what society says.
"u just gotta be careful, man!"
i laughed when saf said that the longest she had gone without shaving her legs was a month because currently I haven't shaved mine for 6 months but i live in jeans and most of my friends are guys so they dont really care
The razor doesn't make your hair grown thicker but it does make it stubbly which makes it seem more coarse.
the most awkward body hair i have is my moustache which is a forest on my upper lip, I'm too scared of laser so now its an ice breaker
Nothin Too Crazy draw on a Gomez Addams stache with liquid eyeliner, no one will notice the actual stache. worked for me in high school.
They actually have razors for your facial hair such as eyebrows and mustache or other areas and you can get them pretty cheap and the work great with no razor burn or bumps , worst thing that happened to me was a cut under my brow
I have down right feral eyebrows and i love them. I dont get why people would want the no eyebrow look.
First time getting The Brazilian done I saw my life flashing before my eyes. However, if you keep doing it It is SO WORTH IT
tina lina same
tina lina - I had 15+ years of Brazilian waxing & moved onto laser treatments about a year ago; not only did the waxing get far more bearable the longer I had it done (especially as waxers themselves became more adept & experienced), but I think it's made my lasering even more effective! Very pleased with results!
The longest I've gone without shaving my legs.. about 5-6 months.. haha.. NO FUCKS GIVEN!
And yes.. chicks have butt crack hair.. DEAL WITH IT BOOOOOOOOOYS!
I have no problem with it. I respect natural women. Stay beautiful.
This was just heartwarming for some reason. It made me realise that it's ok to have body hair. Thank you.
I do laser hair removal and honestly best decision of my life I know it's expensive but totally worth it!
I love women with hairy arms, I like a hairy woman in general, I use to think I was weird but you know, it's just a preference
candace kinda looks like tammy from bobs burgers
I see Saf, I click.
I usually only shave my armpits and that's it. And I'm a hairy girl. But like, I don't understand why I should have to shave my legs, pubic area etc. My mom always tells me I am a girl and girls should shave their legs but I don't get why. Also, shaving irritates my skin (especially in the pubic area) and waxing is too much work for me man.
Nailed it! Well said.
The longest i went without shaving was 6 weeks because I had a hard cast on my leg after surgery.. It was like trying to mow a lawn through the amazon rainforest.
I was so confused when Saf ate the orange peel....!?!
LONGEST WAS ONE MONTH!?!?!?! I did no shave November and just ended up not shaving until february 1st
The stubbely butt crack is only a problem if your hair is on the coarser side.... I'm blonde and really haven't got a lot of hair... I shave my pits, the bikini line and the 'lips' once every week, my arms once a month ( if they bug me, and my lower leg once every two weeks... and the ONLY place where it gets annoying is 'lips' and where my underwear elastic sits...
I usually only get ingrown hair where I have clothing that 'digs in' a bit, so my ingrown hair tip is to wear looser underwear the day or night you shave...
Ingrown hair doesn't only come from shaving, it comes when the tip of the hair shaft is prevented from growing out the regular way...
So I would say exfoliate!!! Not only the day you shave, but just a little every day... that way you make sure your hair shaft won't get caught under the skin...
I love this video and the comment section! 2:18 especially struck a nerve, cause I'm also really self-conscious about that. Its nice to know that other women are struggling with the same insecurities as me and to hear from them how to deal with it. It's like we are the sisterhood of the traveling mustache. lol ........I'm sorry about that pun.
so I don't generally bother with shaving and stuff because A, I can't be bothered and B, it's what everyone has
But...
I just shaved my armpits for the first time because my cousins brought it up and they're like 7
Loved the video. I think you get more used to body hair the older you get.
I think the longest I went without shaving my underarms was five or six months. I was just way too lazy to do it, and eventually I kind of stopped caring about the hair. I made sure I was clean, used deodorant, normal stuff you do. One thing really pissed me off, though. So, probably around the fourth month mark, it was toward the end of the summer, and I had a sleeveless shirt on at a party that my family went to. My grandmother got onto me about not shaving. I said, "Who cares? It is my body, I can do whatever I want with it." I was so mad! Why do girls feel like they have to shave all the time? Me personally, I think it is a good idea to take a break from shaving every now and then. It helps avoid nicks and razor burn a ton more. If you are shaving more than you actually need to, you are more likely to get those things.
I started by waxing around 12yo because a girl was making fun of my legs in physical education but now I couldn't care less, sometimes I shave but honestly ain't nobody got time for that
I used to get bullied all the time for my body hair in high school, too. I had hairy arms and a flat chest and was frequently called a man for it. Having women like you in the limelight, being so open about your experiences and not taking yourself too seriously, is SO refreshing and encouraging. I wish I'd been able to see people like you when I was in my teens, so hopefully this helps today's teens instead.
I also never shaved my arm hair out of defiance. I decided that if I shaved them, the bullies would have won. Plus hardly anyone notices until I point it out.
lol OK mayb tmi, but how do you stop next day stubble when shaving ur nether regions cos am a busy girl and I really can't be doing with stubble the day after shaving
I've always supported Saf but then she ate that entire orange and uh...
"I went a very long time without shaving provably a full month" LOL I haven't shaved my legs in about 4 months boo.
On the subject of dying armpit hair, I have done it many times (mostly purple, pink, turquoise and blue) but it doesn't last long at all. The sweat in your pits practically bleaches the dye out. It also will stain white shirts, it'll bleed more than dye on your head because of the sweat.
Arm and leg hair dying on the other hand is so much fun and it lasts for months! I've only done turquoise but it always looks great!
I shave my bikini line but I feel like being completely bare down there makes you look like a little kid....but people can shave whatever they like lol
It’s so annoying that I have hair everywhere except my eyebrows ! I have almost no eyebrows 🙂
I love you girls! im 30 now... and I wish you were doing this when I was 15!! Keep being so real!!!
my boyfriend likes when i grow my leg hair. he likes to pet them like a cat. he also doesn't mind that I let my hair everywhere grow for a while then shave it off.
i have a beautiful forest of hair growing in between my eybrows that i would love to be gone, but of course my mother refuses to let me vanquish it
#strugglesofbeingindian
Shaving is bloody overrated. #proudtobehairy
I support this movement.
Girl power!
Thank you for being open and talking about body hair. I think everyone thinks they aren't normal but we are. 😊
GUYS. Nair is absolutely revolutionary when it comes to my pubes !!!! Lol seriously though, I used to shave down there and we all know it sucks trying to get into the nooks and crannys and it just grows back in a couple days and gets SO itchy if you don't keep up with it. And there's razor burn and all that ok it's just overall an unfortunate experience. SERIOUSLY go get you some extra strength nair and put it all over down there (or wherever) and leave it and wash all that hair off!!! It seriously amazing and a life changer no razor burn or itchy pubes or ANYTHING!!! It may burn the first time but after that nothing, it's totally painless. And just be a little careful about getting it in sensitive areas, but don't let it keep you from it because it won't be unbearable and any bad feelings will wash away quickly!!!
This video was everything to this hairy girl! Love you guys!
I'd personally recommend threading for getting rid of upper lip hairs ^^
Hahaha "Be careful, man! Just be careful." I love Saf so much! 😂
Lush's Scrubee or Buffy body butters are AMAZING for preventing ingrown hairs! Just use them post-shave and you'll have the silkiest most seal-like skin of your life