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February 8

Hi. Can I ask question about hair removal on legs?

This is quite a personal question. I'm almost 38 year old autistic woman with mortor skill problems (eye hand coordination issues) and sensory issues and I have a relative who shaves my legs because I can't and i would like to have another option of removing the hair since my relative is somewhat older now. I tried getting the hair removed on my legs with laser treatment and it hurt like hell and that is no longer a option. I also tried hair removal cream and my relative said that didn't work and I don't want to get my legs waved because it would hurt me.I have also also tried an electric raser/razer (not sure how it's spelled. Please give me some options if possible. Thank you. 2001:569:5262:A00:D880:97A0:65EE:1059 (talk) 13:21, 8 February 2022 (UTC)[reply]

It's spelt Razor. There are electric and manual ones. 81.187.116.230 (talk) 20:56, 8 February 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Hair removal#Forms of hair removal and methods has some options. --Jayron 32 15:39, 8 February 2022 (UTC)[reply]

I looked into this a little, and it sounds like you've tried some of these, but this is what I found:

Consider using hair removal cream, but test it on a small section of skin first as some people have reactions to them. Hair removal creams also have strong odor and unusual consistency, which could make them difficult to tolerate depending on your sensory sensitivities.
Consider using waxing or sugaring. Sugaring may be better for sensory sensitivities as some forms of wax are hot. It also seems to be preferred over wax for hair removal across large areas.
There are some products specifically designed specifically for people with disabilities such as the Gillette TREO. They appear to get good reviews. Some not designed specifically are still quite useful such as electric safety razors with dynamic grips, drop-proof, and water-proof. There's websites that offer reviews on products like these.

Sorry we couldn't be of more help! ––FormalDude talk 21:27, 8 February 2022 (UTC)[reply]

I would note the epilator entry from the link Jayron shared. They may engage some fine motor skills somewhat comparable to a nonelectric razor but will be less harmful with any mistakes. The pain is generally lower than laser or waxing. 107.77.236.145 (talk)