I was shocked to learn recently that some of my – very knowledgeable – friends do not know what threading is!
I realized, then, that for some reason, it is only done and appreciated by a niche of us – and I wanted to remedy that, because it’s a great option for so so many people who are interested in hair removal.
Threading is an ancient form of hair removal that is just now getting more popular in West Culture that basically yanks hair out from the root using a single piece of thread. You mostly see it used on the face, …read more

My absolute favorite spot in NY for my own hair removal, Shobha, is having a sale!
Beauty treatments are always more fun when you go with a friend, and for a limited time, they are going to have 2-fo-1 bikini hair removal!
The offer is valid at all three Shobha salons when clients come with a friend (at least one person must be new to Shobha).
Here’s more details: The offer is  valid 9/9/2009 through 9/15/2009; savings may not be combined with other discounts or special offers; clients redeeming offer must check out together in a single transaction; and use offer code 21B0909.
Whew. …read more

As I’m going to a pretty spectacular Black Friday ball tomorrow night, in-between basting the bird, I’m waxing the (fill in the blank). As I was poetically sugaring my limbs, I realized…it sucks men don’t have to do this.
The truth is, some do!
Shobha, NYC’s hair removal expert, reveals the top three
reasons men go bare down there:
1. To forgo the extra ‘five o’clock shadow’ and opt for a
longer-lasting, smoother solution.
2. To minimize hair and maximize the appearance of other ‘parts.’
3. To enjoy hairless happiness – men can hate body hair as much as
women.
So, I must ask: Do any of you ladies …read more

Great legs are a beauty asset, but they quickly lose sex appeal when they are stubbly. Since we are quickly moving in to “leg season” here in the U.S., you might like some tips for getting the closest shave. First, soak in the tub or stand in the shower for a few minutes to allow your hair to soften. Not too long though, or your skin will swell up and make your shave not as close as you think it is. Exfoliate your legs first with soap or a scrub and using an exfoliating glove …read more

Once again, I am behind. I have had this article for nearly a week, but didn’t want to let it go by if you all haven’t seen it. There are so many spas out there these days that are just plain ol not being run properly, and having procedures done improperly and not supervised by doctors. Be careful out there, and do your research before you go to one.
Laser treatments are so popular these days, they can remove age spots, sun spots, wrinkles and unwanted hair. I really have never given these things too …read more

Now we are talking – home laser hair removal. I just cannot bring myself to go into a doctor for hair removal. Too much expense, I just can’t rationalize it. I can, however, rationalize DIY laser removal. Unfortunately that isn’t available – yet. Gilette has just invested a big chunk of money into the development of a home laser system – so our time may be coming. [Source]
Now I am not saying laser in the doctors office is a bad thing – only that I am stingy with my cash and would rather shuck out …read more

Have you all noticed the plethora of pink products out there this year? My mother and I were at Bed, Bath & Beyond this past weekend and saw the “breast cancer pink” KitchenAid Mixers, blender, knife set – and tons of other bakeware all fashioned in pink, and I hope donating a significant percentage of their profits towards Breast Cancer research or awareness. Anyway, you know I fell in love, but that is better left to talk about at somewhere like Cooking-Gadgets, I suppose. The beauty folks have come out in full force this year with tools, …read more

Maine Shave offers a variety of premium shaving products for men and women. I have been trying their Intimate Shaving Cream, and have really loved it. You don’t have to use much, and it really seems to provide your razor the slip it needs to do a great job, and leaves your legs feeling moisturized, not dried out and taut like regular soap will leave them. Here is what they say about it:
Our Maine Shave Intimate Shaving Cream contains all-natural skin softeners to give you the cleanest, closest, most comfortable shave every time. A soap base of …read more

And when I say fierce, it is not the good fierce! I think Keira is very beautiful, but what makeup artist in her right mind would leave those brows in that kind of shape? I know, I am a little fixated on eyebrows sometimes, but I really think they make a tremendous difference in your looks and they are a simple thing to groom properly, and most often, when I find someone beautiful to be odd looking, it is their overgrown brows (Jennifer Aniston). Here is Keira on the July InStyle cover:

This example is not the …read more

Now, back to our regularly scheduled programming (which was what the last post started out to be – it sure went off on a wild tangent, eh?). Veet must be in the midst of a campaign, cause although I don’t recall outrightly being bombarded with ads or anything, I have seen this product around a lot lately. Not just the Veet that is competitive to Nair, but the Veet that is competitive with Nair that is removed with a pretty hot-pink bladeless razor! Like this: