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Why do men still have to shave?

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mrklaw

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Women have many options for getting rid of unwanted hair - shaving, creams, electrolysis, waxing, those electric things that pull your hairs out.

Yet men still seem limited to razors.

Is there a particular reason why things are so limited? I imagine moustache waxing would be bloody painful, but the rest of your face might be ok. I'd love to have a treatment that could be done every few weeks rather than every day.
 
mrklaw said:
Women have many options for getting rid of unwanted hair - shaving, creams, electrolysis, waxing, those electric things that pull your hairs out.

Yet men still seem limited to razors.

Is there a particular reason why things are so limited? I imagine moustache waxing would be bloody painful, but the rest of your face might be ok. I'd love to have a treatment that could be done every few weeks rather than every day.
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Men can get all those things done.
 
They do?

BeardGAF would beg to differ.
And that's to say nothing of all those people shaving other places on their body as well.

Be proud of your hair.
 
mrklaw said:
Women have many options for getting rid of unwanted hair - shaving, creams, electrolysis, waxing, those electric things that pull your hairs out.

Yet men still seem limited to razors.

Is there a particular reason why things are so limited? I imagine moustache waxing would be bloody painful, but the rest of your face might be ok. I'd love to have a treatment that could be done every few weeks rather than every day.
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You can laser your shit if you are so inclined.
 
Use women devices.
 
It's about convenience. Most men don't want to take any further steps because shaving gets the job done. It's not a stretch to say that women care more in this regard so they take greater measures. All those options you listed above are also available to men.
 
Shiina said:
Beards itch and they'll make you look like a hobo or worse if you don't already have a handsome face.
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Sure, if you have a completely unmaintained beard that you never wash, you might look like a hobo or worse. It's not hard to grow a beard and not look homeless, even if it isn't a good beard.
 
Shiina said:
Beards itch and they'll make you look like a hobo or worse if you don't already have a handsome face.
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My face is hardly chiseled and I look a thousand times better with a short (3 mm or so) beard. I'm a fucking cherub when fully shaved.
 
Women don't usually change their minds about hair on their body as often as men do, and it's generally not stylish or acceptable to have body hair for women. Men can totally laser if they want, but it's expensive and painful to get it on a place as sensitive as your face.
 
mrklaw said:
Women have many options for getting rid of unwanted hair - shaving, creams, electrolysis, waxing, those electric things that pull your hairs out.

Yet men still seem limited to razors.

Is there a particular reason why things are so limited? I imagine moustache waxing would be bloody painful, but the rest of your face might be ok. I'd love to have a treatment that could be done every few weeks rather than every day.
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We're not limited to shaving, everything you suggested that are options for ladies are also options for us guys. Its just shaving is cheaper and less permenant /painful of an option than most.

I personally trim, shaving is not my thing.
 
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Fuck ever putting one of those things near my face!
 
I just wish someone would guide me to the best razor/whatever so I can get rid of the damn beardshadow after the shave. Want the closest shave possible. Price is not an issue
 
Hmm it's unfortunate that laser treatment is least effective on facial hair if memory serves

I find shaving tiresome and a waste of time and a beard makes my face too warm in the summer plus I age like 10 years with a beard
 
mrklaw said:
Women have many options for getting rid of unwanted hair - shaving, creams, electrolysis, waxing, those electric things that pull your hairs out.
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I don't want to do any of these, they sound way more painful from testimonials.

I'm not trying to have a baby face though.

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The one time I tried bearding, I was asked if I was homeless and offered money and food when helping a woman bring stuff into a church.

I will always have a mustache, but never a beard.
 
Messofanego said:
I don't want to do any of these, they sound way more painful from testimonials.

I'm not trying to have a baby face though.

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I've shaved my face around three, maybe four times per year since 2010 or so. Mostly because of unsalvageable mishaps due to not setting the proper lenght on my trimmer or being a bit too agressive with the razor when doing my cheekbones. That comic perfectly reflects my feelings. I'm just like "nope, I'm not shaving again".
 
Shaving-Both men and women shave.

Creams-You have to be careful for chemical burns, but these are more for your arms, legs, and chest which men don't normally groom.

Electrolysis-Expensive and effectiveness varies. Mostly permanent.

Waxing-Again, mostly for body and limb usage which men don't bother with.

Electric things that pull your hairs out- I can use these if I want. I don't want to though.

At least, that's how I understand it. So I'm not really sure what your point is...
 
Messofanego said:
I don't want to do any of these, they sound way more painful from testimonials.

I'm not trying to have a baby face though.

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Funky Papa said:
I've shaved my face around three, maybe four times per year since 2010 or so. Mostly because of unsalvageable mishaps due to not setting the proper lenght on my trimmer or being a bit too agressive with the razor when doing my cheekbones. That comic perfectly reflects my feelings. I'm just like "nope, I'm not shaving again".
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Yeah, my wife always says she feels like she's with a teenager after I shave.
 
You can go to any waxing place and they'll do men.

You will get charged more, though. Same with manicures and pedicures.
 
I really enjoy shaving and getting that five o'clock shadow back. It's just a part of my weekly routine and I don't mind it at all. I would prefer not to hide my chin because I have a defined one.
 
Wet Shaving is relatively quick and painless.

Electric and Gilette type stuff was a complete PITA

Permanent options are off the table, sometimes i do grow it out a bit.

Temporary options dont seem to have the precision. How do i get my sideburns just right with an depilator or waxing?

In defense of hair removal, its nice to demo jaw & cheek definition. I also hate beard nets
 
Azulsky said:
Wet Shaving is relatively quick and painless.

Electric and Gilette type stuff was a complete PITA

Permanent options are off the table, sometimes i do grow it out a bit.

Temporary options dont seem to have the precision. How do i get my sideburns just right with an depilator or waxing?

Plus its nice shaving when you have jaw & cheek definition. Or if you have patchy hair growth or multicolored hair on your fair. We cant all be lumberjacks
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wet shaving, does it give a closer shave? Can you shave every day or is it like gilette every third day?
 
Lovely Salsa said:
wet shaving, does it give a closer shave? Can you shave every day or is it like gilette every third day?
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You make multiple passes using different angles and it gets as close as you can get without pulling the follicles out/ dissolving them.

I can shave everyday but I grow hair out slowly so its every other day for me.

The biggest advantage for me is that I get zero irritation(after developing some form), and I also like that the safety razor can take off 5 days growth with the same number of passes as if it was an everyday shave. I always had razor burn with electric/ cartridge. Baby Smooth is real
 
I use this:

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Trim down my stubble every few days and I'm good to go. No baby face, no need to go through the shaving ritual and my gf loves the slight roughness.
 
alatif113 said:
Men. Shave. Pick one.
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this circlejerk was obnoxious in 2007



To answer OP's question: Most of the alternatives to shaving are usually done in salons, are painful as fuck, and aren't really things you want to do to your face. Men who shave their arms/legs/chests still use nair, waxing, etc. There's nair for men.

Electrolysis is done on both genders, but it's true that it's marketed more towards women.
 
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