most recent 30 from http://paleohacks.com 2013-05-23T09:09:38Z http://paleohacks.com/feeds/question/19399 http://www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.5/rdf http://paleohacks.com/questions/19399/shaving-alternative Ben 2011-01-17T22:42:13Z 2011-01-21T13:58:03Z

<p>Any ideas for a Paleo shaving alternative? And I don't mean letting hair grow in ;-) Any recipes for a "Paleo" wax or something of the like? I don't just mean beards, I mean other body hair (back, legs, etc.).</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/19399/shaving-alternative/19406#19406 ReneeAnn 2011-01-17T23:34:43Z 2011-01-17T23:34:43Z

<p>Well, it's not really an alternative to shaving, but an alternative to using shaving cream. I use coconut oil.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/19399/shaving-alternative/19408#19408 ian 2011-01-17T23:39:48Z 2011-01-17T23:39:48Z

<p>why is shaving bad? I would think waxing would be rougher on your face. You can use olive oil for shaving cream, it works well. I use a single bladed safety razor like a merkur or something. you can get 100 razor blades for 15 bucks on amazon.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/19399/shaving-alternative/19418#19418 Elizabeth 2011-01-18T00:15:48Z 2011-01-18T00:15:48Z

<p>Waxing is prohibitively painful for male/cis-gendered beards; the hair is coarse and deeply rooted. Laser treatments will inhibit but not stop growth, and it takes several treatments, which are expensive. The only permanent method of facial hair removal is electrolysis, which is also expensive and painstaking. Depilatories that would be strong enough for facial hair would likely give you chemical burns.</p> <p>For cis-gendered men, if you don't want a beard, shaving is pretty much it.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/19399/shaving-alternative/19420#19420 Travis Culp 2011-01-18T00:18:12Z 2011-01-18T00:18:12Z

<p>I just use an electric razor. I don't think the EMF is all that bad.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/19399/shaving-alternative/19434#19434 Wozza 2011-01-18T01:34:37Z 2011-01-18T01:34:37Z

<p>I use clippers set to their lowest every day, so I have this 2 day stubble look every day.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/19399/shaving-alternative/19435#19435 Chris 2011-01-18T01:49:35Z 2011-01-18T01:49:35Z

<p>As a guy: beards suck way more than shaving; itchy, scratchy---I always feel like I have a squirrel living on my face. Just accept the shaving deal. </p> <p>If you want a better shave, google 'The Art of Shaving' and buy some of their shaving products...more expensive than supermarket crap, but lasts about 10 times as long, so a much better value.</p> <p>If you have good skin, you can probably get away with shaving just using their 'pre shave' oil. I'm partial to the shaving soap: great, non-smelly, non chemically shave. Expensive, but each soap probably lasts me 6 months to a year. </p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/19399/shaving-alternative/19492#19492 Steve Fricks 2011-01-18T12:31:26Z 2011-01-18T12:31:26Z

<p>Come on, guys. The whole "Paleo" thing is not about living EXACTLY like a caveman. Get real!</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/19399/shaving-alternative/19500#19500 Riveted 2011-01-18T14:03:55Z 2011-01-18T14:03:55Z

<p>I love the Art of Shaving stuff too. I still use a basic shaving soap (or any mild soap) with a shaving brush and mug - what can be more "caveman" than rubbing a dead badger all over your face!? . I would also avoid the trap of <strong>MORE BLADES = BETTER SHAVE</strong>. After 2 blades, the law of diminishing returns kicks in. </p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/19399/shaving-alternative/19969#19969 Yoannah_offca 2011-01-21T13:58:03Z 2011-01-21T13:58:03Z

<p>I shave only sporadically, prefer the fluff than rash, sensitive responses or ingrown hair. I have very sensitive skin and it sucks. There is rubbing which could work - there are even things to buy. Basically they are very, very fine sandpapers, rubbing in circles gets rid of hair. I have no idea if that would work on beard though, could be too harsh hair.</p>