i think i only did it once or twice, cos i HATED lying in bed at night, and the STUBBLE irritated me so much, it kept me awake. the leg hair was very blonde and fine for many years. Decades later, the hair on the front of the leg (shin) is a bit darker now, sometimes i wish i could make that go away without pain (wax), stubble (shaving), chemicals (that cream that really smells harsh to me). Other parts of the leg are hairless, i have no idea why.

The feel JUST AFTER shaving, is very nice, so smooth. If only it lasted. I think i'm just too lazy to keep doing such a high maintenance thing (apart from under arms).

There seems to be a huge industry right now, very intent on convincing everyone that being hairless is the only way to be (ker ching). They haven't convinced me. But to each their own (I'm sure each person's opinion is coloured by various factors, such as the colour and coarseness of their leg hair, and how much they have). i think i will get my DD to investigate all the options, how much they cost, what they involve, pain levels, and let her make up her own mind. I won't be able to pay for any of it, so if waxing is still the craze by the time she asks, she'll have to wait until she gets a part time job.