Granted, summer
is fast approaching and with that comes the dreaded body analysis. No, I’m not
referring to the usual diet-to-try-to-squeeze-into-last-year’s-swimsuit
examination. I’m talking winter hair growth…and more specifically...its
removal.
I’m of the
belief that hair seems to grow more dense and thick during the winter months. Kinda like a bear in hibernation. When you
stick your head out of your cave to look at the spring flowers, you suddenly
notice about six months of furry stuff covering your body.
It was easy
to hide unshaven legs under boots or long pants, and unattended armpits
secretly lurked under layered blouses and sweaters (you know who you are). But once the warm weather sets in, all
attempts at hair-hiding are off.

Guess
they’re not the only ones. Now, men are even joining in the crusade to jettison
chest and back hairs. Some women might agree it’s about time the male species endure
painful procedures like slathering yards of hot wax on sensitive parts of the anatomy
then yanking out the black hairy buggers at their roots. Why should the ladies
be the only ones sitting immobile while a technician fries body parts with a
Star-Trek-like laser beam?
Now everyone
can get in on the guarantee to rid the upper lip of that nasty brown
caterpillar they’ve sported for years or the five-o-clock shadow that knows no
end.
For those
who aren't brave enough to endure much pain, there are “natural” methods of
hair removal from which to select. Once practiced by the ancients, “Stringing” or
“Threading” is making a big come-back into modern culture.

At first I thought I was watching “Fifty Shades of Grey” the home
version, ‘cause the poor lady looked like she was going to hang herself. I was
more confused after viewing the video then when I started, and decided to avoid
attempting any such maneuver on my own.
You’ve probably notice those TV commercials advertising a product
called the “No-No”. It looks like a tiny Smartphone, only it removes hair
instead of giving you brain cancer or arthritis in your thumbs. Ditto with the “mÄ“™ smooth” gizmo which resembles a miniature walkie-talkie.
Both sounded painless and since a bazillion satisfied users
couldn’t be wrong, my curiosity got the best of me. I had to check it out. I
spotted them at my local BBB store and the store manager almost had to call the paramedics
when I saw the prices…well over $200 for the No-No and the me-me closed in on a
mere $400.
I guess it’s a bargain when compared to years of painful waxing or
laser treatments. But truth be told, no matter how you approach it, stubble removal is
a financially hair raising experience.
Bottom line: if you need to
get rid of the hair, but don’t have the $$ to spare, the DIY string method may
just be the answer to prayer. Budda-boom!
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