Comments on: Plastic-Free Shaving, Part 1

By: Pat Winter

Pat Winter — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 02:59:01 +0000

I have found a great way to get rid of unwanted hair and never have to worry about cutting myself, something I can do without any effort, and not have plastic and not be expensive. I go to the local hardware and purchase one sheet of finest wet/dry sandpaper. It will last a very long time so don’t bother with any more than one sheet. I cut the sheet into four strips, you now have four “razors”, and even these do not need to be disposed of after one use, more like 10. Wrap the sandpaper around three fingers (index, middle, and ring) and then move in circles on the hair, with only slight pressure. The sandpaper removes the hair painlessly and exfoliates your skin. I have found that it does not matter when you do this, before or after bathing, but I do like to put a luscious ecofriendly moisturizer on after doing this. If you are looking for a good shave gel, try using hair conditioner, it is inexpensive, you can buy it in bulk and it works fantabulously. Many thanks for an awesome website.

By: 2010, Month 1: 6.4 oz Plastic Waste | Fake Plastic Fish

2010, Month 1: 6.4 oz Plastic Waste | Fake Plastic Fish — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 11:39:45 +0000

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By: Andy Crump

Andy Crump — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 22:41:22 +0000

My boyfriend ordered a Safety Razor from http://www.classicshavingformen.com and loves it!!

I may just give it a try on my legs! Thanks for the blog post!
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By: Brock

Brock — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 18:11:00 +0000

Sadly, I received a box full of styrofoam peanuts along with my razor from Classic Shaving – even after requesting no plastic or styrofoam in the comment box.

By: Fake Plastic Fish

Fake Plastic Fish — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 23:31:00 +0000

Hi Amanda. There actually is an update here:

http://www.fakeplasticfish.com/2008/03/update-1-rant-on-shaving-and-power-of.html

Beth

By: Amanda

Amanda — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 03:19:00 +0000

How about an update… it’s been a while since you originally posted this, and I’m thinking of converting. Still using it? Tips and tricks?

Thanks! Amanda

By: SF_Meisje

SF_Meisje — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 06:05:00 +0000

I FINALLY convinced my friend to get rid of his unibrow last week and he mentioned that when he was growing up he used to watch his Mom and sister make the sugar wax to wax their legs…And his friend told me that as kids they used to eat it!

By: Boy in the Bands (Scott Wells)

Boy in the Bands (Scott Wells) — Sat, 15 Dec 2007 16:50:00 +0000

I found your blog search for something else, but I'm a cloth bag, fountain pen and safety razor user. (More for the cost savings and aesthetics than the plastic savings, though.)

I blogged at length about converting to a safety razor last year, and might have some details that would help your readers. Some good comments too.

Start here: "Revisiting my shaving posts"

By: Martin

Martin — Sat, 01 Sep 2007 15:55:00 +0000

Thanks for the mention

I am one of those guys who sometimes forgets to shave for a week or more. The old fashioned safety razor is actually better for an ‘almost a beard’ face. Plastic multi-blades get irrevocably clogged and I used to go through two or more to finish one shave. With a safety razor, you carefully take the blade out, rinse and you’re good to go again.

By: Beth in the Fake Plastic Fish Tank

Beth in the Fake Plastic Fish Tank — Sun, 26 Aug 2007 20:28:00 +0000

Hi Heather. Does sugaring hurt as much as waxing? And can you use it for underarms?

It seems like a better solution than a razor for anyone who doesn’t mind a little pain. But I’m kind of a wimp when it comes to waxing. Please let me know about the pain factor.