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The Shades Of U's Summer Hacks With Veet Fast Acting Gel Cream Hair Remover

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The sun is upon us again!  I live in a place where the temperature rises to as high as 113°F on any given day during the summer.  That said, it can get really hot, scorching hot here during summer.  I have been used to devising ways and means to beat the summer heat, or my own The Shades Of U's Summer Hacks.

Veet Fast Acting Gel Cream Hair Remover








Read more about my Summer Hacks after the jump!

Pure Silk Shave Cream Review





Summer is still in its element, and what better way to celebrate the hot, scorching days than outdoor activities and showing some skin (*wink-wink*). Pure Silk is one of the most affordable shave creams I've tried. It retails for $1.99 for a 9.5 oz can and is available at most mass merchandise, grocery and drugstores nationwide. For your skin to look best during and after shaving, here are some tips from Pure Silk:

Bikini Zone Anti-Bumps Shave Gel Review



Review after the jump

Schick Intuition Razor With Limited Edition Handle Review







Schick Intuition razor came up with three limited edition handles to add a little splash of color to your shower stall. I like that it lathers, shaves and moisturizes in one step. Great for those manic mornings!

The three Shick Razors with limited edition handles are Naturals For Sensitive Skin With Aloe and Vitamin E (green), Moisturizing Care Pack Duo (polka-dot pink), and Pomegranate Extract (pink swirl). I am glad I got the prettiest one in my opinion- the Pomegranate Extract:

Review after the jump

Bikini Zone Creme Hair Remover Review







I have been given the chance to try out a number of products from Bikini Zone. Summer is here and we are trying our darnest best to fit into our swimsuits. We are also making sure that we are fuzz-free down there to look our best in our bikinis, right? (*wink-wink*)

Review after the jump

11 Salon Secrets Your Waxer Doesn't Want You to Know

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11 Salon Secrets Your Waxer Doesn't Want You to Know

Get the behind-the-scene secrets for everything you need to know about getting waxed


11 Salon Secrets Your Waxer Doesn't Want You to Know

This is a TotalBeauty.com hair removal article

Ever wonder what's going through your waxer's mind while you're spread eagle on their table? You could ask, but that whole hot-wax-in-your-private-area thing can be a little preoccupying, which is why we tracked down waxing pros and asked them the awkward questions for you. You're welcome.

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New Schick Quattro for Women TrimStyle with Acai berry and Jojoba Extract



Bringing Trimming Back!

Just like last seasons animal print leggings went out of style, so can the Brazilian. Ladies – we’re bringing “trimming” back! What was old is new again, and it’s about time women start shaping and stylin’ again! Schick Quattro for Women has the perfect tool to help you shape and style minus the nicks and cuts– NEW Schick Quattro for Women Trim Style contains conditioning strips with Acai Berry and jojoba extract to prevent irritation and help keep skin smooth and healthy!
Schick® Quattro for Women® TrimStyle™ Benefits:

Long-Lasting Smoothness
Four ultra-thin blades for a shave so smooth you could skip a day or two
Two enhanced conditioning strips with nutrient-rich Acai Berry and with skin-nourishing Jojoba for healthy looking skin
Compact pivoting head to follow your contours
Specially designed purple handle with contoured rubber grip for comfort
Convenient Bikini Trimming
Waterproof, battery-powered trimmer allows even trimming with shower safe convenience
Adjustable comb gently guides the hair toward the trimmer blade to achieve desired hair length (choice of 3 length settings)
Comb can be removed completely for an even closer trim
Simple on/off activation button

Each Schick® Quattro for Women® TrimStyle™ Contains:

· Schick® Quattro For Women® TrimStyle™ Razor Handle

· Razor Cartridge

· Shower Hanger

· Energizer AAA battery

Bikini Area Hair Removal 101

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Bikini Area Hair Removal 101

Get the closest shave in your bikini area without scary repercussions (AKA bumps, cuts and ingrown hairs)


Bikini Area Hair Removal 101

This is a TotalBeauty.com hair removal article

Shaving your bikini area can be a challenging task. What's a girl to do then? Consult an expert on the subject, of course. Here to answer questions about getting the smoothest bikini area shave possible is Venus Scientist, Claire Girdler.

Read her answers

Quiz: What's Your Best Hair Removal Strategy?

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Quiz: What's Your Best Hair Removal Strategy?

Discover the right method for your skin and hair type


Sick of feeling stubble on your legs the day after shaving? Maybe it's time to put down the razor and pick up a waxing kit. See which hair removal method fits your needs the best.

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11 Secrets Your Body Waxer Would Never Reveal

U.S.-based readers, don't forget to join our Aminogenesis Dermascyne Intense Daily Serum Giveaway Contest! See entry form below!

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11 Secrets Your Body Waxer Would Never Reveal

We got the scoop, from what they're really thinking when they're waxing you to their craziest clients and more


Ever wonder what's going through your waxer's mind while you're spread eagle on their table? You could ask, but that whole hot-wax-in-your-private-areas thing can be a little preoccupying, you know? That's why we tracked down these waxing salon owners: Jodi Shays of Queen Bee Waxing in Culver City, Calif., Cindy Barshop of Completely Bare Salons in New York City, and Leah Nacion of The Waxing Co. in Honolulu. They gave us uncensored scoop on everything you'd ever want to know (and then some) about what goes on in waxing salons.

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Quiz: What's Your Shaving Style?

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Quiz: What's Your Shaving Style?

Are you a nick waiting to happen or smooth razor operator?


Take this quiz to discover your shaving style, and we'll help you conquer any of your shaving problems (ingrown hairs, nicks and lots more) with expert tricks.

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Quiz: What Is Your Must-Shave Profile?

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Quiz: What Is Your Must-Shave Profile?

Find out if you're a silky smooth goddess or a shaving slacker with this quiz


Are you obsessed with being flawlessly stubble-free? Or do you neglect your pretty legs? Take this quiz to get tips, tricks and great product advice customized for your shaving habits.

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Beauty Spotlight: Smooth Shave

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Beauty Spotlight: Smooth Shave

Everything you need for perfectly smooth and sexy skin


Your must-have item this summer: seriously sultry skin. Luckily, we've got everything necessary to achieve it. From quizzes to find your perfect shave method, to tips and celebrity inspiration. We even asked more than 200 guys what they find sexy -- check out their answers here.

Check it out

The Dos and Don'ts of At-Home Waxing

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The Dos and Don'ts of At-Home Waxing

You must read this hair removal guide before attempting to wax yourself


Once you overlook the temporary pain, at-home waxing is mighty tempting. But before you try that waxing kit you bought, read these essential tips so you wind up with smooth, hair-free skin -- not ingrowns and frustration.

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Least Favorite Hair Removal Products

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Our Readers' Least Favorite Hair Removal Products

Saving up for laser hair removal would be better than wasting cash on these shaving and waxing products


Unless you're lucky enough to have gotten laser hair removal, you're stuck in a never-ending cycle of shaving and/or waxing. Even with good hair removal products the task is no fun, but when our readers used these products, it was terrible. See which products left them hairy and annoyed.

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No. 10: Schick Intuition, $10.99

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 6.5*


"Good idea, but you waste 3/4 of the product. The only part of the soap bar that gets used is the part right under the blades. The sides and top are wasted..."

No. 9: Gillette Venus Vibrance, $9.99

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 6.3*


"The battery does absolutely nothing to enhance this razor," one reader says. "I was looking for a closer and softer shave [and this] did neither..."

No. 8: no!no!, $250

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 5.6*


"I devoted so much time to using this for about 10 weeks, and the only difference it made is that it actually made MORE hair appear..."

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Hair Removal War Stories

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Hair Removal War Stories

How bad is a Brazilian, really? Real women tell all


We polled Total Beauty readers about their most common hair removal tortures. Find out what hurt the worst, and how to avoid the same mistakes.

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Hair Removal 101

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Hair Removal 101

Use our expert tricks to get your smoothest skin ever


Razor burn. Ingrown hairs. Those ouchy little nicks you get on your kneecaps. Does hair removal have to be such, like, medieval torture? Turns out no. So here's our guide to getting better results with shaving and alternative hair removal.

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