How to rid our bodies of unwanted hair? We could stop shaving. But if you aren’t there yet, here are some choices beyond the disposable “safety” razor:
Body Sugaring: I’ve tried this and it’s really not as bad as it seems. No, really! This is similar to waxing, but you can do it at home, and the ‘wax’ can be dissolved in water and washed away, so the cloths are reusable. A warning to men: I’ve read that waxing beards and mustaches is an agony best avoided.
Non-disposable Safety Razor: This is similar to the toss-away kind, but it doesn’t get tossed, and it (allegedly) gives a closer shave. The blade is replaceable and recyclable.
Straight Razor: I’ve found mixed information about the use of these on legs. Underarms are out of the question! But for men, with a little practice, this could be a great alternative to disposable razors. It’s expensive to buy your first kit, but if you buy a good one, it should last nearly forever. Here is a straight razor how-to.
Electric Razor: I have not used one of these. It’s obviously reusable. Personally, I don’t want to buy another appliance that could end up broken and in the garbage.
If you can’t give up the razor, an option is the Preserve razor, which has a recycled and recyclable handle - but beware - the blade is still disposable.
1 year ago