Aug 13, 2013 4:30 AM GMT
Thinking about removing the hair from my chest to see how it looks. What's the best way, shave, wax, depilatory cream? What works best for you? I want to avoid ending up with a chest full of ingrown hairs and zits.
To shave or not to shave
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Aug 13, 2013 4:30 AM GMT -
Aug 13, 2013 6:17 AM GMTI do it all the time. Shave. If you have fur clip it first. It'll clean up better -
Aug 13, 2013 6:20 AM GMTIf you are very hairy, I would suggest nair. The hair just washes right off ... Just make sure to read and follow the directions -
Aug 13, 2013 7:14 AM GMTto shave or not to shave - shave. Nothing like being up and close to a smooth body. Suggest you use the safety razor and finish off with a skin conditioner -
Aug 13, 2013 7:27 AM GMTIf you have à lot of body hair maybe you would be better trimming it. It gives a nice, cleaner, groomed look without the hassle (foliculitis, spots, ingrowns) of hair regrowth.
Plus i would say that men who are into smooth guys want them naturally smooth, others won't mind groomed body hair, so all the aftercare needed to maintain à smooth look may not be worth the bother (shaved, depiled or waxed skin never looks like naturally smooth skin)
Waxing provides the smoothest skin, but it takes quite some practice (and some guys find it painful).
Depilatory creams provide the best result second to waxing, but they stink and some skins cannot stand the chemical in it. Do à patch test first.
Shaving makes you smooth for about one hour
and your skin will feel like hedgehog spikes on the next day.
If you shave or wax, apply chlorexidine right before and right after shaving/waxing to prevent red spots/foliculitis... you might also want to use a body scrub and a body lotion daily (one containing about 5% urea or 1% salicylic acid would work best) to avoid ingrown hair. -
Aug 13, 2013 7:37 AM GMTyeah why not, give it a whirl -
Aug 13, 2013 9:11 AM GMTI prefer waxing than shaving. If you just want to see what it looks like, shave but it will itch like hell. Wax when you can. Although, trimming works as well - neat and tidy.
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Aug 13, 2013 9:12 AM GMTno. sport your fur with pride. -
Aug 13, 2013 9:53 AM GMTLeave the fur! -
Aug 13, 2013 10:19 AM GMTFind a hot guy to shave it for you. That makes it much more fun. -
Aug 13, 2013 10:48 AM GMTdon't shave it PLEASEEEEE -
Aug 13, 2013 11:01 AM GMTWhatever you do don't let anyone "Nair" your butthole!
Especially before sex..
Can't believe I let a guy talk me into it..
You'd think a senator would be smarter..
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Aug 13, 2013 11:30 AM GMTBody hair is damn sexy. -
Aug 13, 2013 12:49 PM GMTi'd suggest waxing instead of shaving. i never shaved my chest but i tried waxing one time. shaving makes the hair grow thicker whereas waxing makes it thinner. -
Aug 13, 2013 1:00 PM GMTDon't shave, if anything just a little trim, -
Aug 13, 2013 1:16 PM GMTI was curious and shaved last summer just to see what I look like without a hairy chest. Shaving isn't a problem if you know what you are doing and your skin isn't too sensitive. I had few problems that way. Kind of interesting.
I have great chest hair and always have viewed it as an asset, but just curious. I decided, I'd rather keep the hair, but just trimmed. I'd encourage you... always kind of fun to see what you look like with and without. -
Aug 13, 2013 1:20 PM GMTpatito saidi'd suggest waxing instead of shaving. i never shaved my chest but i tried waxing one time. shaving makes the hair grow thicker whereas waxing makes it thinner.
false myth. It's been studied. hair growth is not effected by removal. it's about how you like to remove it and how it feels after, not regrowth -
Aug 13, 2013 2:49 PM GMTIve never realised until now how pushy and aggressive the non-shavers are.
Good grief! -
Aug 13, 2013 2:50 PM GMTNothing like snuggling up to a man who shaved his chest & abs about 3 days before, who's skin now resembles a 600 grit sheet of sandpaper.
What a "boner-killer:!
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Aug 13, 2013 2:50 PM GMTHndsmKansan saidI was curious and shaved last summer just to see what I look like without a hairy chest. Shaving isn't a problem if you know what you are doing and your skin isn't too sensitive. I had few problems that way. Kind of interesting.
I have great chest hair and always have viewed it as an asset, but just curious. I decided, I'd rather keep the hair, but just trimmed. I'd encourage you... always kind of fun to see what you look like with and without.
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Aug 13, 2013 4:18 PM GMTPrefer hairy guys... -
Aug 13, 2013 4:22 PM GMTI used to shave my chest but it always itched so much the next day and sometimes I even get ingrown hairs. Now, I just let it out and maybe do the occasional trim
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Aug 13, 2013 4:25 PM GMTNaturally hairy men with untouched body fur are sexy as hell! I 've gone soft from encountering bald cocks and balls, besides just looking wrong, when the hair grows back the needle like stabbing prevents enjoyable body contact. -
Aug 13, 2013 4:49 PM GMTShaving is so 2008. -
Aug 13, 2013 4:59 PM GMTWestAussieGuy saidThinking about removing the hair from my chest to see how it looks. What's the best way, shave, wax, depilatory cream? What works best for you? I want to avoid ending up with a chest full of ingrown hairs and zits.
Seems like there is a pretty even split on whether you should. But if you do go smooth, be sure to post some after pics!
