Enjoying the JourneyManscaping 101
August 26th 2008 15:05
Manscaping 101
I was going through AOL.com this morning to check some e-mail when I saw a link that read, “6 Tips to Get Rid of Pesky Back Hair”. It peaked my interest just to see what it was about. I thankfully don’t have a problem with “pesky back hair.” This is actually a bit surprising since I am half Italian. Apparently the other half that is English and Danish cuts down on some of the more annoying aspects of the Italian half, such as excessive hair EVERYWHERE. This is not to say I don’t have the excessive hair anywhere, it is somewhat heavy on my legs. Another sign of the Italian has been making itself apparent too, my wife has suddenly and startlingly yanked a stray hair or two of more than an inch of length from an ear. Other than that I am rather well “manscaped” in a mostly natural way.
Now back to the point I was trying to get to prior to sharing too much information. This article lists two “gadgets” to help clear the fields of back hair across the world. (We will get into more about these gadgets later in this post.)
Their second method for harvesting a back-pelt was to get a good friend, significant other, or (and I quote), “an extremely cool neighbor” to give you hand. I can see it now, ::rings doorbell::: “Hi, I live next door and thought I would bring over this plate of brownies for you.” “Wow, thanks! Come on in for coffee.” “I also figured I would bring over my electric trimmer so you could shave my back after coffee.”
They did go on to give a few good tips however. Like taking a hot shower prior to starting the harvesting. Doing this will open your pores and makes it easier. This is true for facial hair too. Using a hot towel on your face will also do the trick, just be careful to not scold yourself.
Their next tip was to do the defurring in the shower to avoid having to sweep things up, and suggest having Drain-O on hand. Maybe it’s just me, but I would much rather do the sweeping than having to call in a plumber in and explain how the bear got caught in the shower drain, and how he managed to escape.
Another good word of advice they had was to use Tend Skin Liquid after the fields have been cleared. It helps minimize the ingrown hairs that would inevitably follow. They go on to mention waxing, and laser removal of hair too.
Here is a link to the actual article.
Now onto the overall point of my post. Here is the one gadget they list as a weapon in the battle against back hair, it is called the Razorba War Hammer. Their slogan is “We Got You Back.” I honestly do not see how this thing can be safe at all. It is basically a long handle that you slip your regular handheld razor into. Slip is probably not a good word to use in that sentence because if you slip even a little bit you will be knocking on your neighbors door to beg them to stick a wad of toilet paper to your back to stop the bleeding.
This thing looks a little similar to the “Butt-Scratcher” that Peter Griffin once sold at ballgames on “Family Guy.”
www.razorba.com
Please go look at their site, the animated picture showing how to use it just makes me laugh. Also keep in mind shaving your back in that direction will probably multiple the amount of ingrown hairs by about ten! You should have your neighbor shave you in “the direction of the grain” to help cut-down on ingrown hairs.
Their second product actually looks like a decent option. Please note I have not used either product, and I am only saying the ManGroomer looks like the better product.
Good luck in your Manscaping Adventures.
I was going through AOL.com this morning to check some e-mail when I saw a link that read, “6 Tips to Get Rid of Pesky Back Hair”. It peaked my interest just to see what it was about. I thankfully don’t have a problem with “pesky back hair.” This is actually a bit surprising since I am half Italian. Apparently the other half that is English and Danish cuts down on some of the more annoying aspects of the Italian half, such as excessive hair EVERYWHERE. This is not to say I don’t have the excessive hair anywhere, it is somewhat heavy on my legs. Another sign of the Italian has been making itself apparent too, my wife has suddenly and startlingly yanked a stray hair or two of more than an inch of length from an ear. Other than that I am rather well “manscaped” in a mostly natural way.
Now back to the point I was trying to get to prior to sharing too much information. This article lists two “gadgets” to help clear the fields of back hair across the world. (We will get into more about these gadgets later in this post.)
Their second method for harvesting a back-pelt was to get a good friend, significant other, or (and I quote), “an extremely cool neighbor” to give you hand. I can see it now, ::rings doorbell::: “Hi, I live next door and thought I would bring over this plate of brownies for you.” “Wow, thanks! Come on in for coffee.” “I also figured I would bring over my electric trimmer so you could shave my back after coffee.”
Their next tip was to do the defurring in the shower to avoid having to sweep things up, and suggest having Drain-O on hand. Maybe it’s just me, but I would much rather do the sweeping than having to call in a plumber in and explain how the bear got caught in the shower drain, and how he managed to escape.
Another good word of advice they had was to use Tend Skin Liquid after the fields have been cleared. It helps minimize the ingrown hairs that would inevitably follow. They go on to mention waxing, and laser removal of hair too.
Here is a link to the actual article.
Now onto the overall point of my post. Here is the one gadget they list as a weapon in the battle against back hair, it is called the Razorba War Hammer. Their slogan is “We Got You Back.” I honestly do not see how this thing can be safe at all. It is basically a long handle that you slip your regular handheld razor into. Slip is probably not a good word to use in that sentence because if you slip even a little bit you will be knocking on your neighbors door to beg them to stick a wad of toilet paper to your back to stop the bleeding.
www.razorba.com
Please go look at their site, the animated picture showing how to use it just makes me laugh. Also keep in mind shaving your back in that direction will probably multiple the amount of ingrown hairs by about ten! You should have your neighbor shave you in “the direction of the grain” to help cut-down on ingrown hairs.
Their second product actually looks like a decent option. Please note I have not used either product, and I am only saying the ManGroomer looks like the better product.
Good luck in your Manscaping Adventures.
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Comment by Cheryl J
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C'mon guys, time for a sac, back and crack.
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ROFL As i said previously, luckily I don't need the back and crack part. I must say ::cringe:: for all the men of the word for that third part, as well as thank you to the women of the world for going through all of that other waxing. I honestly don't know how you do it!
Gene
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LOL, yes definitely have to coffee and snacks prior to the shaving. Otherwise you need to bring a good hairball remedy along with you to the neighbors house.
Gene
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lol, very true. If the waxers were smart they might find a way to offer an epidural prior to the waxing.
Gene
Comment by KylieW
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The War Hammer......man that's a blood transfusion waiting to happen!!!
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LOL For some reason when I watch the animation they have on their website about how to use the war hammer all I see in my head is a bad SNL skit (I think it was SNL) where there was a bunch of spurting fake blood. So much blood that it went way overboard.
I really am amazed that people buy this thing, and that they have a list of magazines and such that endorse it listed on the left hand side of their site. I would think after 4 or 5 people used it the reviews would come in really bad and the product would fade away.
Gene