Woman Shaves With Ball Trimmer On TikTok
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Posted on Jan 19, 2022This Woman Shaves Her Legs And Vulva With A Ball Trimmer And Here's Why She Says It's A Game Changer
A very 2022 discussion.
by Krista Torres StaffLink
We've given you tips on shaving your butthole, and we've given you advice when it comes to shaving your pubes, so it's only fair that we now talk about trimming leg and vulva hairs.
Universal A woman named Maeve Gimpl caught the attention of nearly 20 million people after she made this TikTok sharing how she uses a BALL TRIMMER to shave her legs and genitalia:
In the video, she says, "So, I'm not going to show you my lack of razor burn; you're just going to have to be convinced that I don't have any. What I am going to show you is my ball trimmer. This is the best thing that I've ever invested in when it comes to any sort of hair removal... I have waxed, I have shaved, I have done everything that is seemingly the norm for removing hair, and everything single time I've gotten an ingrown [hair]," she said, adding that she's never gotten one with the ball trimmer.
@maeve.tbh / tiktok.com "So I am someone with a vulva, and I bought something that is designated for people with balls. I did that because 1) nothing pink with a blade that I've ever purchased has worked for me, and 2) I figure if someone pays a little extra for something that won't knick their nuts...then it's probably going to be safe for your cooter, so consider it," she concluded in the video. spoke to Maeve, who said that she was fed up with getting bad razor burn and ingrown hairs, so she decided to try the ball trimmer last summer.
View this photo on Instagram Instagram: @maevegimpl She kept seeing ads for The Trimmer by Meridian and became intrigued. "I initially scrolled past them because the target audience was SO obviously for dudes. It honestly made me laugh seeing how hyper-masculine this product was being advertised as. But the selling point of this thing was that it could easily get into the hard-to-reach areas without nicks or burns. So trying it out seemed like a no-brainer to me!"
Maeve Gimpl PS: You can get 10% off any item on their website (including the trimmer) here! And once Maeve used the ball trimmer, she never looked back! "Trimming as opposed to shaving almost completely eliminates razor burn, nicks, and ingrown hairs. I rave about it because of how easy it is to use, and I personally like how the final result looks," she said.
"Shaving my vulva is a job that used to take literal blood, sweat, and tears to accomplish — and now it is complete in a painless two minutes. I am an able-bodied cisgender woman, so this ease of use is highly determinant of my own physical privilege. Still, I wanted to share that I was using something for shaving my vulva that is humorously, um…ball-focused." And if you're wondering just how close a trim the ball trimmer gets, Maeve said it is very comparable to a razor! "Trimmers and shavers will obviously produce different results, but they are damn close. I personally enjoy how a close shave with a trimmer looks and feels, so 9 times out of 10, I’m taking my Meridian into the shower instead of a razor."
ABC Maeve's video also opened a discussion about pink tax* — and how some women feel that men's products work better than the ones targeted toward women.
@maeve.tbh / tiktok.com *Pink tax is when products that are specifically marketed toward women are more expensive than the same products targeted toward men. According to this study, products for women cost 7% more than men's. "People with vulvas shouldn’t limit themselves to shaving products advertised towards women simply because that was (and is) the social norm. Transparency around sexual wellness — especially as it relates to personal health and hygiene — is really important to me, and it’s something I wish I had access to growing up," Maeve said.
@maeve.tbh / tiktok.com To get more insight on all of the above, also spoke to board-certified dermatologist Dr. Tanda Lane, who has been in private practice now for 15 years.
View this photo on Instagram Instagram: @tandalanemd When it comes to pubic hair, Dr. Lane said that thick, curly, or coarse hair has a greater tendency to develop into ingrown hairs, which is the main reason pubic hair can often become ingrown. "This is why trimming rather than shaving with a razor is often recommended for that region."
Ttsz / Getty Images/iStockphoto In fact, several experts have been speaking out against shaving your pubic hair and recommending people consider trimming instead.But when it comes to leg hair, Dr. Lane said that it's usually sparser and finer, so the same precautions aren't necessary. "The closest and smoothest shave will tend to be with a razor. For the most effective shave, I recommend exfoliating prior to shaving. Sugar can be mixed with olive oil for a do-it-yourself exfoliant, or you can use a chemical exfoliant like lactic, glycolic, or salicylic acid. An emollient-based shave gel or cream will soften the hair, making it more 'shaveable' and less prone to inflammation post-cut," she explained.
Delmaine Donson / Getty Images "If ingrown hairs are a problem for you, you want to shave in the direction the hair is growing, although shaving 'against the grain' is technically better for a closer shave. Always moisturize post-shave to reinforce the skin’s protective barrier and reduce irritation," she added. In addition, she said that you should replace your razor after every five to six shaves. Lastly, when it comes to men's vs. women's shaving products, Dr. Lane believes there are subtle differences in the angle of the blade and ergonomics of the handle, but the primary difference is the price. So, store that knowledge for later.
Bravo And, as always, groom yourself in whatever way feels true to YOU! Body hair is normal! However, if you do prefer to remove some body hair and want to use a ball trimmer, Dr. Lane said it is SAFE. You can follow Maeve on TikTok and Instagram, and you can visit Dr. Lane's website here.
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