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writes: dear cupid,what are the risks associated with using nair on your bikini area (and i don't mean just the line...i mean everywhere)??? i've heard that it's pretty painful, but is there anything beyond that??? like, could it actually damage anything??? Reply to this Question
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reader, dmartin89  +, writes (16 September 2011):
 DONT DO IT!!! I did once, and after it involved bags of peas, ice, cold showers and not walking for 2 days!!
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reader, DenimandLace44  +, writes (16 September 2011):
 the voice of experience here...DONT DO IT. :) I needed vodka, ibuprophen, etc afterwards. The chemicals blistered my skin and it was majorly uncomfortable for days afterward. Never again! Plus it didn't do a good job! It's waxing for me these days! :)
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reader, anonymous, writes (16 September 2011): You can get chemical burns if you are very sensitive. THese products are basically sodium hydroxide, which is a very strong base and very caustic. At teh least they strip your skin of natural oils and moisture. No permanent damage is likely, but short term is very possible...especially if you get it in your eyes, internally or on sensitive skin.
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reader, KittieS +, writes (14 September 2011):
 Waxing is a safer bet, or an epilatorI use an epilator on my armpits, and sometimes on lady area - be warned - it hurts, my secret a strong vodka and coke, two ibuprofens and ice on hand for afterwards.The things us ladies do hey!! But great question and I may try the veet - but maybe when my BF isn't going to be around for a few days after - just in case!!!
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reader, anonymous, writes (14 September 2011): I've used the cream that disolves hair all over that area, so that there is no hair and all smooth. You have to trim the hair right down as short as possible and put some tissues between your labia to stop any of the stuff splashing your inner lips, which is horribly painful. This is something I might do very occasionally but it's hard work and grows back very quickly and sometimes itches while doing so, so not a thing to undertake regularly.
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reader, VSAddict +, writes (14 September 2011):
 I tried it in that area around two yrs ago and it did burn me. It wasn't unbearable but it was painful enough that I've decided to not use it down there again. And not much of my hair got removed, so it wasn't worth it for me. But maybe it will work more for you. But it's recommended not to put it on further than the bikini line.
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reader, yowie  +, writes (14 September 2011):
 If you are sensitive, or the skin is thin, it can cause a chemical burn. Depending on how bad the burn is, it can cause scarring. I wouldn't do it again :(
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reader, angelDlite +, writes (13 September 2011):
 nair works by breaking down the keratin of hair, which makes the hair dissolve. as skin also is made up of keratin the same thing can happen. depilatory chemicals can be extremely nasty if not used correctly, so always read the instructions and if you feel any stinging while the cream is on you wash it off immediately. choose a cream for sensitive skin, that should help
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reader, The Realist  +, writes (13 September 2011):
 Nair can do some major skin irritation damage on those sensitive areas. A friend of min who is a guy tried it right on the whole area and we could hear him screaming from the shower. The chemicals that it uses are very strong which is why they tell you now to use nair to remove any more hair then the bikini line.
You are much better off waxing or shaving that area but as for permanent damage there isn't really anything to worry about. If you do decide to try it you may get a rash or it may just burn right away and you'll wash it off. Or it may work for you and not bother you at all. The only concern here is that you don't want to be getting that stuff right on top/in the vagina. That would most likely give you great discomfort.
In the end it is your choice to try, it's not going to kill you.
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reader, anonymous, writes (13 September 2011): i havent used nair... but i have used veet. i think they're the same thing?I used it on my bikini area (but not everywhere) - I found it worked well, but became a little irritated and itchy as it was growing back - if it did that to the tougher skin i'd hate to see what it would do to the more sensitive bits!If you want to take it all off, perhaps waxing would be better?
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