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Omg, I use an electric razor to get rid of hair between my eyebrows, but lately it's been causing zits between my brows and my hair seems to grow back quicker!!! HELP!

-Chloe

Hey, girl! I think it's time to ditch the razor. Sure it's a quick-fix for that unwanted hair between the brows, but it's not worth all the irritation...literally. The problem with razors is that they don't snag the hair at the root, but instead above the surface. Plus, it can be rough for your skin. Here are our two fave ways for shapin' up our brows...

TWEEZING:
Plucking your brows might prove to be FAR more effective than shaving. First of all, it allows to be much more precise than with a razor. Because you can attack those lone, stray hairs one at a time, you're protecting your brows from a possible botch. Tweezing is also cost efficient and convenient, plus you can pluck anytime. Look for a pair of tweezers that slant, so you can really grip the unwanted hair.

These ones are super-cute:

Animal Print Slant Tweezers, $25, sephora.com

WAXING:
Quick and painless. Okay, maybe not painless. Waxing is kinda like ripping off a Band-Aid, rather than tryin’ to pull it off slowly. The great thing about waxing is that it elongates the time that you're hair-free. Hair grows back much slower this way than tweezing and especially shaving. The rough part? Getting the hot wax in the right spot may be kinda tricky. Go to a pro the first time, or have your mom (or sis) help ya out. Don’t worry, most kits include a lotion or oil for makin’ the pain go away a li’l quicker.

Poetic Brow Shaping Sugar Wax Kit, $36, sephora.com

-Laura Tomaselli

BY JIAE K. ON 5/8/2008 12:00:00 AM 105 COMMENTS

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MOD or anybody else,
Do you know if it hurts when you get your eyebrows waxed?? It sounds like it hurts really bad.

hey! it only hurts a little bit ---not enough that you should shy away from it if you are looking into it. xoxoashley

Posted by: miley girl on 5/8/2008 4:47:31 PM

pretty beach gal:

nope! i live in MA, and its nice and warm right now...but its been a little rainy in the past days. i love spring!

Posted by: love wanted on 5/8/2008 4:58:20 PM

MOD~
I have no idea what to get my mom for mothers day! Do you have any inexpensive ideas? thanx!

hey! get her a picture frame and get a picture of you two printed and decorate the frame! xoxoashley

Posted by: prettybeachgal on 5/8/2008 5:02:39 PM

i get mine waxed

Posted by: strawberries and kiwis on 5/8/2008 5:08:25 PM

tweezing hurts more than waxing, and waxing is only for like 2 secs so u go through the pain for like 2 secs instead of 15 minutes cuz tweezing takes a lot longer

Posted by: strawberries and kiwis on 5/8/2008 5:09:43 PM

hey mod, is this on Pacific time? because everything is 3 hours late...

hey! yeah it must be - im sure they are working on it! xoxoashley

Posted by: love wanted on 5/8/2008 5:14:55 PM

***MOD***
my friend is really starting to buy me. first of all, she keeps saying im obsessed with my crush and like asking everyone if they think i am. i do like my crush but im really not obsessed with him. and sometimes she thinks im like lying like i was telling her that i like yellow and shes like "you only like yellow cuz ur crush likes yellow" and ive liked yellow since like 1st grade and shes like "liar" and stuff and also during pe i was getting up and gonna talk to her then she like pushed me away and was like "ugh u cant hear this" what should i do?

Hey! tell her that you dont like some of the things that she is saying and you would appreciate it if she would stop! it is hurting your feelings so you need to confront her! xoxoashley

Posted by: strawberries and kiwis on 5/8/2008 5:22:43 PM

Dear Mod,
I have a major prob. I like this guy in my grade. He is nice,smart, ucte and friendly. THen i tell my friend to tell him that i like him. So she does. Then like three months ltr she tells me that he likes me. It is kinda out of the blue dontcha think. Well i'm not sure if i should believe her or not. what do i do???

Talk to him and see what he says...and ask her why she waited 3 months to tell you!! xoxoashley

Posted by: smile5 on 5/8/2008 5:48:38 PM

MOD
can you please help me? i need a fashion tip! okay, so i have this cute short sleeved sweat-shirt like thing. its pretty thin, and has a hood and a zipper. the only problem is i dont know what kind of shirt to wear underneath! do you have any ideas? thanks!

Hey! do you have like a long tank top? I think that would look best! xoxoashley

Posted by: harrypotterrox on 5/8/2008 5:49:34 PM

Is Ashley modding?

yep!!

Posted by: harrypotterrox on 5/8/2008 5:51:10 PM

Mod (ashley)
thanks! i have a long pink tank top. i also have a gray one.

Posted by: harrypotterrox on 5/8/2008 6:00:33 PM

OMG those are some expensive tweezers!!

Posted by: lalala ♫ ♪ on 5/8/2008 2:05:08 PM

MOD-- does tweezing hurt?

Hey girlie! It hurts for like a quarter of a second...then the pain is gone...Renee

Posted by: lalala ♫ ♪ on 5/8/2008 2:05:39 PM

******MOD*******
I pluck between my eyebrows and stary hairs, and I use a reagular slanted tweezer. But my friend told me it was better to use a curved tweezer. What one do you prefer or is better to use?
XOXO
**mizzcocobella**

Hey! It doesnt matter, but curved might work better! xoxoashley

Posted by: **mizzcocobella** on 5/8/2008 2:11:34 PM

I'm scared to tweeze.. Any hints for first imers like me since I really need to do it.

Posted by: skierforever on 5/8/2008 2:12:30 PM

Tennisgirl93: Try using acne wash on your back, sholders, and chest. I use Proactive and it helps a lot. It has a wash especially for acne not on the face and helps a lot. Also use acne lotion on those body parts.
XOOX
**mizzcocobella**

Posted by: **mizzcocobella** on 5/8/2008 2:14:30 PM

Mod*****
I really like this boy, he is too cute and I want to get to know him. Thing is, in our school, noone just goes up and introduces themselves. How do I get him to at least know my name?

Hey! do you have classes with him? Same friends? try to set something up where you can hang out! xoxoashley

Posted by: i.love.cobra.starship [my moves are hot and I never stop] on 5/8/2008 2:16:59 PM

man, 25 bucks for some tweezers?? i think i can live with plain and cheap ones, thank you. =P

Posted by: anne_xo on 5/8/2008 2:26:55 PM

i tweeze, not wax that would ttly hurt! owwie. plus, i dont wanna go to a place and get em waxed, i c old ppl get that done when i get mani and petis, lol

Posted by: hehehe122333 on 5/8/2008 2:38:12 PM

for people who are questioning waxing~
I was VERY nervous the first time i went to get my eyebrows waxed, and yes, it did hurt! It was worth it though, my eyebrows looked awesome! Now that i have had it done a lot, it doesnt hurt as bad and i have actually gotten used to it. Also, some salons have this cooling gel, it helps keep it from stinging.
♥mbs

Posted by: mybluesky93 on 5/8/2008 2:52:41 PM

_________________!MOD!___________________
i'm 15 and i wanna (and need to ) tweeze my brows but my mom doesnt let me! she says they're 'beautiful,natural, and full' but they definately need tweezing! and plus, EVERY girl in my grade has perfect eyebrows.
HELP!

hey! tell your mom that you are not trying to take away from them and make them a different shape, you just want to make them look clean and you want her help doing that! xoxoashley

Posted by: nyc_girl on 5/8/2008 2:52:52 PM

They all hurt. Try the venus shave cream and razor. ;)

Posted by: alyandajlover82 on 5/8/2008 2:53:24 PM

hey anyone got some good cheap ideas for an indoor birthday party??????????

Posted by: carkeyz on 5/8/2008 2:55:07 PM

Mod:
Don't using tweezers hurt??
Thx

hey! it doesnt hurt if you do it right! it just takes practice! xoxoashley

Posted by: turtlegirl2222 on 5/8/2008 3:10:39 PM

"MOD"
This was my question. I have acne on my back, shoulders, and chest. It is all over and i don't know how to get rid of it in those places.What can I do? My other question was if you could teach yourself gymnastics? The second isn't important, but please answer the first! Thanks

Hey! get a cleanser from the store that has beads in it to get out all the trapped dirt and oil. if this doesnt work, then see a dermatologist! xoxo

Posted by: Tennisgirl93 on 5/8/2008 3:19:12 PM

for me I tweeze and wax. But I NEVER would shave stray hairs.

Posted by: Mileyfan512 on 5/8/2008 7:46:15 AM

***MOD***
hey my friend waxes her pits and she says its better, but im afraid to try it cause i think it'll hurt. does it really hurt that much?
and im afraid to ask my mom if i could wax or not so wut should i do?
thanks!

Posted by: bexterr on 5/8/2008 7:47:39 AM

Those are some really expensive tweezers!

Posted by: Tennisgirl93 on 5/8/2008 8:21:44 AM

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I have acne all over my back, shoulders, and chest. I know how to get rid of acne on my face, but I have no idea how to get rid of it in those places. Please help!

Posted by: Tennisgirl93 on 5/8/2008 8:25:24 AM

"MOD"

You can't teach yourself gymnastics, can you?

Posted by: Tennisgirl93 on 5/8/2008 8:26:57 AM

I really need to get fit before summer! I better get going. LOL

Posted by: Tennisgirl93 on 5/8/2008 8:43:37 AM

Is there a mod on? I don't see any avatars.

Posted by: Tennisgirl93 on 5/8/2008 8:44:39 AM

i just got my brows waxed

Posted by: elmo luvs to dance a lot on 5/8/2008 8:56:55 AM

Renee~ HI!

Hey girl!...Renee

Posted by: Tennisgirl93 on 5/8/2008 9:09:46 AM

Did you get my first comments?

Posted by: Tennisgirl93 on 5/8/2008 9:10:39 AM

i tweez! and my brows look beautiful!

Posted by: Abercrombie_Ballet_Beauty on 5/8/2008 11:06:07 AM

i don't have hair in that place, but all of these look ttly painful~
before you ask, yes its 11 30 on a thursday but i'm home sick.

Posted by: lovelyfish on 5/8/2008 11:42:33 AM

I wax, but I get pimples from waxing too!! =[

Posted by: hotdogpop on 5/8/2008 11:48:53 AM

oohhh... i tweeze!!!

Posted by: skittleburst11 on 5/8/2008 12:19:35 PM

************MOD********************* Help! This guy has a totally huge crush on me....and hes like 2 1/2 years younger than me ( soon to be 3 years..) But the problem is...i totally like his best friend!!!! I dont know what to do! everyone at my school dates people who are like 4-5 years younger or older than them..so it would be totally normal. I have a guy friend who is 14 and dating an 18 year old!!! So should i tell this guy i like him...or forget about it...and the worse thing is...i think he likes me too!! hes always flirting with me!!! Help! Posted by: MissGodiva on 5/6/2008 5:24:54 PM

Hey girlie! Let the guy you like know by talking to him and showing you enjoy his company...Renee

Posted by: MissGodiva on 5/8/2008 12:35:16 PM

hiiii! 1st comment?

Posted by: love wanted on 5/8/2008 12:36:26 PM

Cool!
I've never had that problem (knock on wood)
but I know a lot of people who do, and they're very self-conscious about it. Thanks, GL!

Posted by: legally Brunette ♥ on 5/8/2008 12:37:58 PM

wax w/ a pro, dont even try it yourself. dont wanna get it in your eye! eeeeew

Posted by: cutiechic525 on 5/8/2008 12:45:25 PM

MOD~~~

i want to tweeze but idk how to tell my mom... any tips?

Posted by: sweet60s on 5/8/2008 12:46:08 PM

FIRST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11111111!1!!!!!!
LOL
i wax

Posted by: it's_me! on 5/8/2008 12:51:52 PM

i go to a salon to get my eyebrows waxed .. i think its like $7 or something

Posted by: fall back into my life ♥ on 5/8/2008 12:57:55 PM

MOD
I have a little hair on my top lip. Should I wax that to? Please help, this is a tough q.

Emmaresed Girl

Posted by: armp10 on 5/8/2008 6:02:09 PM

Mod (ashley)
thanks! i have a long pink tank top. i also have a gray one.

Posted by: harrypotterrox on 5/8/2008 6:02:10 PM

Ashley-
my thighs are kinda fat, how can i get them in shape for swimsuit season? and also, my butt has seemed, well, big. is there any way to make it smaller? thanks so much!!!!

Posted by: harrypotterrox on 5/8/2008 6:03:50 PM

i wax and tweeze. Don't worry, it doesnt hurt ThAt much

Posted by: wuzzup95 on 5/8/2008 6:52:44 PM

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