Real Life Scenarios: Epilator - My BFF!!!

Update!  We are weeks into the spring/early summer season and I have not shaved once.  Nor have I had hairy legs.  Since my last post I have been uber consistent with my epilator and even upgraded my old one.  I've proven to myself that I can master the tool and felt confident enough to believe that I can epilate throughout the summer and not shave once.  My epilator has become my new bestie!

My New Baby - Emjoi Emagine

There are a few lessons that I've learned over the course of these few weeks and I want to share... 

Real Life Scenarios: Epilators - Pure Torture or your BFF?

So lets shift the discussion today from the hair that I love to the hair that I hate -- my body hair.  I've always hated my body hair.  Always.  And when I say hate, I don't mean dislike, I mean I actually hate my body hair.  For almost a couple decades now, I've spent countless time and money trying to get rid of it.  From shaving and plucking to laser hair removal, I've tried it all.  Today I'm going to talk about another option that many of you may not be familiar with -- epilators.

Epilating, to me, is a cross between waxing and shaving.  It's a handheld tool that you use like a shaver to pull/pluck the hairs in your body at the root.  So unlike shaving which just addresses the hair above the surface, it's like waxing which pulls the hair at the root, thus taking it a lot longer to grow back.  Now why might one torture themselves like this, it's quite simple, you HATE the hair on your body.  If I didn't have a deep hate for my body hair, I don't think I could stand the pain of using it.  I do have a few tips for making it less painful, however what is beauty without pain, LOL. 

Real Life Scenarios: Personal Beauty

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I've been meaning to write this for a while, however, this past weekend I received a comment that prompted me to action.  A person commented that they almost didn't recognize me because I typically look like a super model, however, that day I looked "normal".  Not to say it was meant in a negative way, but it made me pause to think. 

Stylistically, I've always been one to do my own thing.  From rockin Tims with mini skirts in college, to the Tims and little boy shirt (it was cuter than what was available in the women's section) I had on that day.  I've always been comfortable with my look, my style, and my choices.  I've gone through many phases and trends though out the years and I'm happy with the decisions I've made.  I don't try to fit anyone's image of who they think I should be.  I'm not afraid to get glamorous and I enjoy dressing up, however, I don't feel the need to make an "appearance" each time I step out.  I give myself approval and that's all the affirmation I need - ask my husband. : )

In recent years, many women near and dear to me have made the decision to go natural.  I've always been open to the idea and still am, however, if and when I make that decision it will be because I want to and because I'm ready.  I believe I can have healthy happy hair, no matter what process I choose and right now I am more than happy with my relaxer.  I absolutely love natural hair, however, it isn't the decision I want to make at this moment. 

I am not addicted to the "creamy crack" and I am not afraid of my new growth.  I love when I can feel my curls and I'm happy when they're there (it means my hair has grown a lot).  I say all this to say, make the decision that's best for you.  Looks change all the time.  Some times I have acne, some times I don't.  Some days are great hair days, some days not so much.  On occasion I'm bloated, others my belly is super flat.  The one thing that remains constant is who I am on the inside and the person I share with world.  As long as that stays beautiful, I'll always remain beautiful.