So I’ve been wet shaving a long time and I’m pretty handy with a DE razor, a half hollow straight, and a shavette, but I’m at a loss for this one…

My wife is getting laser hair removal for several areas including Brazilian, and there are sone places she just can’t shave. Apparently a wax is no good because they are basically destroying the hair root and follicle and it targets the melanin?

So, to the point, my wife took a shower today and did her best, then I took a quick shot with my adjustable DE, but the results were… not so good. I think this may be a shavette problem for control, but I gotta see what I’m doing so a thick soap lather cushion is out. Also there’s some delicate contouring obviously which is pretty different from my leathery flat face.

The treatments are kinda pricey so it’s important to get a clean shave, and anything she can’t do is basically the most important stuff to zap… But I figure the first time I cut her or leave a nick I’m out. I gotta figure out the… uh… Front door back door problems because those are just not flat areas and the risk of failure or accident seems high.

Anybody got experience? Or ideas? Water-based lubricant was pretty decent (the third thing I tried) to help the shave, but tools and materials seem like important choices to make.

Edit: Mods I’d mark NSFW but idk how to do it. This is like my 3rd lemmy post ever.

  • dream_weaselOP
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    2 months ago

    She is a Targaryen / Viking blend. Shock blonde and light skinned except for leg, pit, and groin hair which is up for laser removal. Just gotta solve the shave a few times so the treatment works.

    • Boomkop3@reddthat.com
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      2 months ago

      Those details don’t tell me much. But yes, light skin and dark hair should be fine. If you’re worried tho, you should be able to just ask a clinic that does this kinda work.

      If you’re worried about the price, philips makes a portable one called lumea. I haven’t tried it myself tho

      • dream_weaselOP
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        2 months ago

        They aren’t worried about her hair color or skin color, she is more worried about them giving her dry shave touch ups so it’s better to just get a good shaving result before her appointments. I want to get the right combination of lubricant and razor to minimize her discomfort.

        I do some… Non ideal things to clean up my body hair that I would not do on someone else’s sensitive areas.