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The latest advice for hair removal, from eliminating razor burn to trimming hair in unwanted areas. Learn the best ways to eliminate unsightly body and facial hair, keep a shaving nick from bleeding and how to prepare for a laser hair removal procedure. Are fears of getting a bikini wax giving you nightmares as the appointment looms? eHow has tips that will make the wax job go as smoothly and painlessly as possible. Speaking of smooth, eHow’s even got tips for how to shave your head.

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How to SHAVE YOUR LEGS WITHOUT A RASH

By DandelionMom

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Now you can shave your legs without razor burn or shaving rash. This article is great for teens just learning how to shave also!.. more »

How to shave your legs without shaving cream.

By Momof3infl

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Okay so you're on vacation and forgot the shaving cream. Or maybe you're at your boyfriends house and forgot it. Maybe you're at home and ran out...here are some substitutions... more »

How to Stop the Bleeding from a Shaving Nick

By chinne01

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Once again you were shaving your legs and felt that darned burning feeling. You look down only to find that stream of blood running down your leg. You're already late for work, what are you going to do now?.. more »

How to Survive a Bikini Wax

By eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor

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If you're sick of the itchy stubble, discomfort and embarrassing missed patches that result from shaving your bikini area, perhaps it's time to take the plunge and get waxed. You may scream in pain or even sweat like a pig during the process, but ... more »

How to Take a Bath

By dyermaker

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Instructions on Spoiling Yourself with a Selfish Hour of Self-Inflicted Bliss.. more »

How to treat a wax burn for your eyebrow

By gajemaster

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Eyebrow wax burns can be painful and very unattractive. This will help you to treat an eyebrow wax burn so that you may get rid of the swelling and redness that sometimes occurs... more »

How to Understand Waxing

By eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor

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Waxing is a great way to temporarily remove unwanted hair. Although it can be done at home, most hot waxing is performed in professional salons... more »

How to ... PREVENT SHAVING IRRITATION!

By CadiesMama06

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Tired of shaving irritation and razor burn? Put all of it to an end with these simple steps!.. more »

How to Avoid Having Ingrown Hair

By eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor

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Ingrown hair--a painful result of shaving and waxing--occurs when hair becomes trapped in the follicle and begins to grow backward into the skin. This results in a red, irritated bump that can become sore and infected. Incorporate the following ... more »

How to Care For Skin After Laser Hair Removal

By eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor

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During laser hair removal, the lasers emit high energy light that causes hair to become dormant, so it stops growing. The heat produced by the laser causes the hair follicle to go into its resting phase. Normally a patient goes through three to ... more »

How to Care for the Upper Lip After Waxing

By eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor

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Waxing to remove facial hair is painful, there's no doubt about it. That's why taking care of your upper lip after the fact is so important. Sure, beauty is pain, but if the end result looks red and irritated, there is no point in going to the ... more »

How to Carefully Shave Pubic Hair

By Linda McCloud

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There may be times in a woman’s life that she will want to shave this special hair. It may be because she wants to wear a revealing bikini. It may be because she just doesn’t like to have that much hair in that area or it may be necessary due to ... more »

How to Choose a Body Sugaring Practitioner

By eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor

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Body sugaring is the oldest method of hair removal known to mankind. Its practice has been documented as far back as Ancient Egyptian times. This simple hair-removal technique involves covering areas of unwanted hair with a thick, syrupy mixture ... more »

How to Cut Your Own Hair

By kjones83

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While it may be more reliable to head to your favorite salon, cutting your hair at home can save money and allow you to experiment with daring new looks... more »

How to Decide on Laser Hair Removal

By eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor

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Laser hair removal is a great way to get rid of unwanted hair without worrying about the time, cost and pain of plucking, shaving and waxing almost everyday. For those with darker hair, this can be even more of a problem since their hair growth ... more »

How to Do a Brazilian Wax

By eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor

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A Brazilian wax removes all (or at least most of) the hair in the front and back of the bikini line. This is a frightening prospect for many women who are worried that it will hurt. A thorough Brazilian isn't something you can do yourself, so ... more »

How to Dont shave with expensive products!!!

By caicai1015

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You'll learn how to save money on this very effective way to shave your legs, pit, wherever you like!! Try my little secret and you'll be sure to love it... more »

How to Get a Boyfriend to Shave

By eHow Fashion, Style & Personal Care Editor

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Lately something has been coming between you and your boyfriend. No, it's not his laundry habits--he hasn't left dirty socks on the floor in weeks. It's, well, his facial hair. He thinks his beard/mustache/goatee/mutton chops look cool. You think ... more »

How to Get Bare Legs for Life

By April

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One of the best investments I've made is getting my legs lasered. It is great to no longer have to worry about shaving or ingrown hairs and perfect for the summer bikini season... more »

How to get the best leg-shave

By Audie Metcalf

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Yea. I know what you're thinking: "Uhhh. I'm not retarded. It's called a RAZOR. Got it." But stay with me, pets. Here are the laughably easy instructions for the best shave of your life:.. more »

How to have a quick shave w/o razor burn!

By bizzy

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It's just one of those days-the only thing that looks good on you is a skirt-you're on your way out the door,and you forgot to shave...... more »

How to have Pain free Hair Removal for Men and Women (legs, bikini line, underarm, etc)

By Jami

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How to quickly, painless remove hair for woman and men from; legs, back, butt, underarm, arms, bikini line, and if needed feed. Nair also makes a sensitive formula for sensitive areas including face and bikini area, Veet is made for bikini area ... more »

How to Lighten Dark Eyebrows

By Melody

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Maybe it’s just me, but it bugs me to no end to see a blonde with dark brows. I know often the brows are kept dark purposely for contrast, but still, I hate how it looks. I’m a dark brunette, and even when I just have my hair highlighted, I ... more »

How to look gorj with less daily effort

By Audie Metcalf

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You're gonna get all irritated and pissy with me for suggesting the following things. You will tell me that it's the OPPOSITE of making life easier. You'll say "Audie. This is far MORE than I've EVER done!" And you're right. Sort of. ... more »

How to Maintain your Femininity While Camping

By Christina Ellis

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Men generally relish a woman who can spend a weekend camping in the woods without whining. Let's face it, camping can be fun; snuggling in a sleeping bag; staring out into the starry skies; fresh mountain air. Alone time with your special someone ... more »