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Nair: Who Wears Short Shorts?!

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I have to admit that whenever I hear the brand name "Nair" I think of the 1980s ad in which a row of women start singing "Who wears short shorts, we wear short shorts, Nair for short shorts." The fact that the jingle still resides in my head after all this time may suggest to you how heavily Nair is advertised - and has been advertised - as a hair removal system. Blessed as we are, Nair has been around for awhile - so this company has had plenty of time to create a whole line of products for all of our hair removal needs.

So what is Nair and what will it do to my hair?

To get down to the nitty-gritty, Nair is a hair removal cream or depilatory that removes hair by using powerful chemicals to dissolve the hair. You just find the Nair product for the area you want to de-fuzz, apply the product, wait for the time stated on the directions (5-15 minutes, depending on the formula you are using) and then rinse off. You need to be very careful not to rub as you are rinsing, or you will have very irritated skin (well, more irritated skin - your skin will be at least a little irritated no matter what).

Will I have to do a patch test?

Yes. As with hair dying, the one small annoying thing about Nair is that you have to do a patch test before each use, just to make sure you're not going to get an allergic reaction to it. Since you have to do the patch test at least 24 hours before using the product, it's a good idea to plan ahead.

Does Nair cause irritation and redness?

Sometimes it does, but not always. It often depends on the individual and how sensitive their skin is.

Can I use Nair here, there and everywhere?

One other minor annoyance: you cannot use Nair on your nose, eyes, breasts, or genital areas. This even applies to Nair products designed for bikini areas and the face.

So what's the good news - how successful is Nair at removing hair?

Very successful! Removing hair for up to three weeks or so is testament to the feat of Nair. This product is extremely convenient to use and not very expensive (more expensive than shaving, but cheaper than a home waxing kit). One great thing about Nair is that their newer formulas come in a variety of scents. Nair no longer has the rotten-egg smell that many depilatories still have. That means you won't be unpleasantly stinky and you will be hair-free.

Hairchick's final thoughts on Nair?

You'll be all sugar and spice with Nair, which is superb value for low cost hair removal.