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In the past, I was never particularly faithful when it came to razors. By and large, they got the job done, and really, I bought pretty much anything, as long as it had at least two or three blades. Clearly, I had exacting standards.
I recently purchased a razor--the Bic Soleil--which made me look at them a lot more closely. It looked, well, pretty much like any other razor, but it had the unique distinction of being super crazy on sale. Now, people, I've been shaving my legs since I was about..10? 11? Whatever, point is, it's been a long time, enough so that I can't blame myself for the EPIC CARRIE-ESQUE BLOODBATH that ensued upon using the Soleil for the first time. Nicks! Scrapes! The razor burn! MY HELL, THE RAZOR BURN.
(If I may break the Fourth Wall here for a moment, I know that we here at BeautyHacks like to talk about and share things that work well for us. But sometimes, a product is so disastrous, that it warrants discussion, as well. And perhaps some of you have had GREAT experiences with the Soleil (and if so, please share! I am perplexed!), but as someone who's purchased her fair share of beauty products over the years, I know what works for me. I figure that honesty is vital, considering that most of the time here, I'm recommending things, and so you'll know that when I DO suggest an item, I really feel strongly that it's a good one. )
The best part of the whole painful Soleil shave (if one can be found?) was that I mentioned on my blog that I'd had an awful shave from a new razor. Almost immediately, Rhi asked me if it was the Soleil, as she had had an equally bad experience with one. WE CAN'T BE ALONE HERE, PEOPLE. Though really, I suppose it's what I get for purchasing a razor from the same company that makes my cheap pens.
I subsequently discussed my (now) unfortunate-looking legs with Susan (my fellow BeautyHacks Contributing Editor!). She sympathized,and shared with me that she loves her Schick Intuition Razor, which is a four-blade razor built into a...well, after inspection, I would very much like to call it a "solid soap blob" but those wacky people over at Schick have opted to use "Skin Conditioning Solid" to describe it. Essentially, you need no shave gel/body wash because the razor is embedded in the Skin Conditioning Solid, and that is MUSIC TO MY EARS. Ears which are attached to a VERY LAZY PERSON.
I fully intend to check it out the next time I'm at the drugstore. In the interim, however, and while I mopily gaze upon the stubborn scars inflicted upon my legs at the hands (handle?) of what was, to me, a total razor FAIL, do you have any recommendations for razors I should run out and purchase immediately, and/or razors I should avoid at all costs? MY LEGS ARE IN YOUR HANDS.
Wait. That didn't sound right at all. Eh, you know what I mean, right?
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