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I think it would have been a better experiment if they had looked with the microscope directly after shaving. It would have been easier to tell which hairs were longer and would have eliminated any variables presented by the rate of hair growth.
Safety razors are the best, takes a little training or getting use to, but once you get the hang of it, you'll see the difference.. The trick to using a safety razor is let the weight of the razor do the work..
I like that you really dove into this wholeheartedly. I don't shave anymore, just have my barber trim up my beard and call it a day. When I did shave, i used dollar shave club and have to agree that the shave butter is the best stuff for disposable razors. If I were to start shaving again, I think a safety razor would be my chosen method.
That they can wait two weeks and still need a microscope to find some hairs, shows that they are not the right candidates for this experiment 😂 I can't even go one day with smooth legs cause my hair just grows back so fast
this needs more upvotes, especially for women who are interested in switching to safety razors. Woody literally mentioned that you need to take your time, it's not meant to be quick
gahman I mean, to be fair, the commentators on this thread are talking about beard hair. I’d love to see some professional opinions on women shaving their legs with these blades if you have it / could find it!!
I don’t think this was a fair test cuz like the hair around you legs really vary. In certain areas it’s thicker or longer or there is more hair in one area, so dividing your leg like that for each shaver isn’t really the wisest thing to do... edit: but then again everyone has different legs so...
I think the video would have been better if they compared the quality of the shave immediately after shaving instead of two weeks later. Also would have been nice to know the price difference between men and women and between the brands
Arianna Collins I say this as somebody who’s tempted after panic attacks... don’t shave if that’s how you’re feeling then. I advise keeping it out of the shower in a cabinet and only taking it out when you know you can do it.
Safety razors are best for shaving men and for women too, yes its does take a little practice, MUHLE SAFETY RAZORS, closed comb are the best for new starter its mild, but you need to find the blades are suitable for your skin, some blades are slightly more aggressive than others so once you find the blades bingo you'll be set.. Trick to using safety razors is let the weight of the razor do the work.
So there's no 'pink tax' whatsoever. The extra cost incurred when buying women's razors is the extra material in the handle, the bumper guard, and the numbing lotion/powder near the blades.
that and pink plastic is simply more expensive. not every color of plastic cost the same to produce. also when you can trick woman into paying more for certain features then why not where as with men they just dont care as long as it works they dont care if ti has pretty colors or skin lotion built in.
But I always thought companies were out to get women so were making them pay more since they’re oppressive and hate women? You’re telling me this isn’t the case?
This is so laughable, feminine hygiene products, regardless of what they are, are more expensive. It's just how it is, simply put. You can justify it however you want, it doesn't change the fact that these products are more expensive.
Only 3 mins in and I just have to say thank you for giving the world the gift of Olivia. Subscribed to her channel and going to follow her on everything. So down to earth and chill but not afraid to give us delightfully wacky and just be herself! Love your videos together! “Divide the leg” made me giggle snort
Marie I’ve been thinking about getting one and I don’t wanna ask anything too personal but what’s it like shaving private parts? 😬 I’m just kinda scared of constantly cutting myself down there
@Marcophage I shave everything with it. Including my face (peach fuzz) and the private parts. It’s not more dangerous than a normal plastic razor. Use some sort of shaving cream or conditioner or whatever and keep the skin a bit tens by stretching. But that’s what I do with a plastic razor too. The only place i would avoid shaving with a safer razor is in between buttcheeks, as it has exposed blades on two sides. But I wouldn’t shave there anyway for multiple reasons. My razor has a nice weight to it and I even feel like I irritate my skin less because I don’t need to apply any pressure with the blade, just kinda drag it along the skin. If you have any other question, please feel free to ask!
I honestly love your channel, because you don't focus on something in specific but something that will teach you something and empower you. Thank you for this amazing channel!!!
I was getting my shaving set up ready (I use a safety razor) when I saw you posted this video and knew I had to watch it ! I LOVE that you included a microscope, Woody, and safety razors ! The friendship between you and Olivia is so sweet and funny. To anyone reading I suggest trying out safety razors! I contemplated and did research for a long time and I was really scared but I finally mainly made the change because I wanted to reduce my plastic use but there are so many benefits! I get a wayyyy closer shave, my skin is smoother, the hair grows out softer so I don't feel like a prickly hedgehog, and I don't have to shave as often! I personally have found my armpits to be the toughest to get but you really just have to take your time with it!
I use a safety razor and honestly you have to be really careful around the ankle and knee but I love it my legs feel so smooth and I love that I don't have to throw out all that crap
I've been thinking about getting a safety razor. Like, after you get used to it, can you speed up the process or is it one of those things where you've just gotta be really careful every time?
Annabeth Chase Yes and no. Some parts get very routine and you’re good, but if you get cocky it will nick you on the harder areas. So long as you pay more attention to the ankle/knee you’re good. Do not EVER go too far up your thigh though, it will jiggle into the blade
@@annabethchase3612 hey there! I just got a safety razor and tried it out for the first time (armpits, legs, privates) and I had no problems at all! It took just as long as it would with a regular razor and I wasn't even being that careful and didn't cut myself even once. They're really not as scary as everyone says they are imho. Never going back!
As a female, I've been using the double safety blade for a few years now! I will never go back, and I've convinced so many others to use it. They love it too!
@@roxanneguerin6520 Trust me. I was nervous at first too. Just like Michelle haha. I shave everything with it. Mah ladybits, underarms, and legs. The whole lot. Treat it as a regular razor because that's all it is. Trust me it's not as scary as it looks. Just shave as you normally do. You won't regret it!
I've been using a safety razor for 20+ years and I have NEVER once cut my face. Once you get the knack of handling/inserting/removing the blade, it's quite safe and not at all scary. IMO it's the best option for shaving, both for the user and the environment.
Michelle: **gets legs proffesionally shaved by a barber** **makes different types of hair removal methods video** **tries professional shaving service** _After some time has passed..._ As/Is: **tries to copy idea by using different types of tape** Michelle: I'm back with more💁
It'd be awesome to have a chart or graphic or something at the end comparing stuff if you do a similar comparison video in the future (of any product). I'm such a visual learner. Love these videos!
im a woman that uses an old fashioned/ butterfly razor and i love it! its zero waste and I get the closest shave i've gotten out of any men or woman's disposable razor
When you look at the pure material cost of the mens vs women's razors, that almost completely explains the cost difference. And as Woody pointed out at the end, they are designed for different use cases - women's razors designed more for shaving in a shower or bath, which will require more materials, meaning higher material cost. Now you can use a Mach 3 in the shower - I've done that - and other men's razors as well, but be careful with a safety razor in the shower unless you have a rubber grip slipped onto the handle. The rest of the cost difference is demand. A lot of men have foregone shaving entirely, choosing to maintain a beard. I personally don't shave year-round. But a lot of women do, and likely a lot more women than men proportionally-speaking shave year round. And shave a much larger surface area of their body. Men typically only care about their face, so the blades will last longer on a men's razor than a woman's razor in the typical use case. All of which increases demand, which keeps prices higher. Nothing is stopping women from buying men's products. Or going with a safety razor and traditional shaving cream. If you're in Bath and Body Works, there is a small section of men's products there which includes shaving products. They carry a very good shaving cream that is always on sale at 3/$20 for a pretty decent sized tube. Even if you use a standard cartridge razor or disposable, I highly recommend that route anyway as it's more economical in the long run, and friendlier for the environment compared to the stuff in an aerosol can.
Nothing is stopping us from buying men's products but why should be have to result to using men's products when it doing so proves that men get the better quality.
Do it! I got one last year and I'll never go back. The first two shaves are a little scary, but you'll get used to it super quickly. Just remember to shave without pressure (if you're anything like me, you probably pushed the cheapo-plastic ones down a little to get a closer shave). The weight of a safety razor plus super sharp blade do that for you. I've never once cut my leg, ankle, knee or anything; one time a got a little nub in the bikini area because I didn't consider that a normal razor blade is sharp on both sides. (Btw, this is very nice when shaving legs because when you have too much shaving cream/soap/hair on one side, you just flip the razor and shave the same amount of skin with the other side of the blade - which means way less rinsing. AND the hair get off the razor just by rinsing, no fiddeling with the blade.) Honestly, I can only recommend it. Also, in case you still have grandfathers, I suggest you ask them about shaving when they were young. Mine were super happy to explain to me how to clean and care for the razor, blades, etc., and even showed me their razors they got about 65 years ago. Sorry for the long text, I got real excited. Have fun with the safety razor!
My 2c's, I personally use an "old fashioned" safety reason for a few reasons. Much cheaper, I personally find it's a closer shave, and less waste (only disposing of the single blade rather then the whole razer). Once you get used to shaving with a safety, I also find that I get less nicks and cuts with it because it makes me slow down and focus on the blade. 😅 E: I've found that a good way to start is to just lightly rest the razer on your skin and pull the razer up with no downward pressure is applied (gravity only), you'll get a feel for what angle to take it at. Take it slow and use lots of shaving product.
Certain stores have items put in a plastic shelf and when you open the shelf, an alarm goes off. You’re allowed to take the items but it’s alerting employees that one of the items are being taken. I think it’s to lessen theft
Can you do an extreme body makeover on Safiya? Of course she looks amazing already but her wedding’s coming up and it would be a good moral booster for her and it would be really amazing to see
I use a safety razor and I love it! It's so much cheaper than other modern razors and I get an insanely close shave every time. When I first started using it I did knick myself on the ankle and knee a few times but I did that before. Pro tip: when using a safety razor do short strokes (about 6 inches) and use VERY little pressure or you will skin yourself. And I have one word of caution about the safety razor: DO NOT SHAVE YOUR PRIVATES!!!!
FunFact: "Schick" is used in germany to say something is "chic, or nice and good looking". Also its the imperative of "sending" (like, "send it to me!" ) :D But yeah, it sounds like a curse word :D
I always use the Gillette Venus or the Target knock offs, and they performed pretty well in your test 💃🏻. After I heard Woody’s take on them...Hmmmmmm 🤔. I would’ve loved to know Woody’s opinion of Dollar Shave Club. I know it wasn’t the point of the video, but it would’ve been nice to hear his opinion on them.
I WANT TO MAKE A STATEMENT ABOUT THE SCHICK HYDRO SILK!!!!!!! I have eczema! I have tried practically every razor on the market lol. Trying to find a razor that will give me a close shave but also not put me in absolute agony is extremely difficult. And I, as someone with eczema, swear by the Schick Hydro ones. They even make replacement blades that are more gentle for sensitive skin- aka more "numbing" quality and added aloe vera in the little gel part. So I think it's important to note that all skin is different- and where I would love to use good ol fashioned few blades and shaving cream, it just doesn't work for my skin- which by the way if you dont know about eczema it's basically like the spoiled middle child who throws a fit anytime anything isnt exactly right lol. So, from someone who's tried everything------- you cant know what's best until you've tried it for yourself 😉 Just saying 😊💕 SIDENOTE- This video is super amazing and informative and Michelle I love you! 😋❤
I have struggled with eczema too over the years, you can cure it though. In short is is acids and toxins leaching out of your skin because your kidneys are struggling to clear your lymphatic system. You have to detox your body. Add lemons and limes to your daily diet, that alone has made mine go away in the past, they are astringent and will help break up stagnant lymphatic fluid so it can be released from the body. Also taking Activated charcoal baths can help pull the toxins out of your body, there is lots on google about this method and this alone keeps people's eczema at bay. Bentonite Clay is also good at pulling toxins out of the body. Doing some sort of detox will really help you in the long run though, try looking up Dr. Morse here on youtube, he has 100's of videos explaining how to detox and heal the body. You don't have to struggle with eczema, it is completely curable even if doctors and dermatologist say that it is not.
I also have eczema and my advice is to never shave unless you have to. Perhaps it’s different for me because I am a guy and the stigma is different and it’s more acceptable for me to have hairy legs and arms. So I acknowledge my privilege and don’t mean to mansplain. (Although my mother, grandmother, and aunt keeps nagging me, telling me I look like a member of the Taliban. And we all swear I was singled out at an airport in China because of my beard, given a pat down and had my bags opened scanned 5 times and miss them miss their flight because of the beard.) But I used to shave my face every day and also my legs for sports, and it was a pain. Within hours it would just feel very abrasive like a wire brush and skin would turn red and start peeling off. With legs, I switched to tweezing and an epilator. I know that sounds painful but the trick is to pinch the skin around the hair with one hand while pulling the tweezers with the other. And applying witch hazel afterward which is great for my skin. Pulling out a hair is much easier the coarser and thicker the hair is.
@@MildMisanthropeMaybeMassive Wow.. thank you! I never considered witch hazel.. I've seen it before but didn't really know what it was for. And no worries, you aren't mansplaining haha. The comment was insightful and kind. Thank you!! ❤
-Epilator for the legs and armpits -Tweezers for the eyebrows -A safety razor with an Astra blade but jumping into the shower for a hot rinse, weakening the hairs beforehand, for the rest
I have a tattoo on my ribs and another on my ankle. Both are supposed to be super painful spots. Epilating my legs hurts more than both tattoos combined.
First-time viewer view here. Was searching for shaving. Landed here. Great video and a very thorough, meticulous analysis. Fun too! As a guy who has been shaving for a while, I agree that the double-edged blade and safety razor outperform any cartridge set-up. Plus, I can use a fresh blade every single day for a lower cost than if I use a cartridge (assuming it lasts for a full month). Basically, DE is waaay cheaper. For the other, shall we say, regions, guess what - I use a woman's razor for the reasons you discovered - doesn't cut too close and has a better ergonomic design. A nick on the chin is not bad, but a nick elsewhere is really bad! P.S. I find it so cute when women pronounce something cute. Just a tiny thrill, that's all. I hope it's okay to share that.
I literally tried dollar shave club after watching the previous shaving video and I love their razor and the shaving butter! The face/body wash was nice but I have tons of product already lol. Now I’m interested in shifting to a safety razor- I thought about it before but was 1. Lazy and already had a bunch of razors and 2. Kind of nervous since it seems more ‘dangerous’ but it seems I just have to be careful and adjust my technique if I switch over. I think I’ll make the switch for sustainability reasons and if if it’s the best shave in top of it 🤷🏾♀️
I actually really like the schick hydro razors. I found the gel they have gives a really nice moisturizing feel after the initial shave. I use them as a secondary to the dsc executive razor if i run out
Please wake up at 5am for a week or even more. I made a video where I woke up at 5 for one day but I’m not mentally prepared to do it for a week. However, I can tell u definitely have the strength to do it
the hardest thing with learning to use the safety razor is letting the weight of the razor do the work, especially after using the disposable/plastic modern versions. Honestly, it’s the kindest shave method to my skin I’ve ever had and I will never go back. It does help to make sure that you exfoliate before you shave, to avoid nicks. It’s kind of true for every method of shaving but especially with safety razors
I would like to point out how stunning olivia looks...someone has been keeping up with her fitness makeover!! Nice Job girl!! :) Michelle.. you are amazing and inspiring EVERY.SINGLE. DAY. thank you ladies!! keep it going!! :)
A safety razor is nothing to be afraid of. Just be careful when putting in a new blade. ALWAYS hold the handle at an angle, having the head paralel to the skin will not shave well. Adjust the handle/hand as you go along, like knees and ankles. If shaved properly, you can even HEAR the hairs being shaved. It takes a little practice but I have been using it on legs, pits and bikini line without any nicks for years
@@soccerchamp0511 man's perspective here. with mach3 I had severe razor rash/ingrown hairs along the neck, since I've switched to a safety razor, haven't had a single one. Also have far fewer nicks with the safety razor than with the mach3.
You did such a great job on this video! I really appreciate how thorough and really thought out this video was. I also liked that you two had different hair types and to see those differences as well.
I have a double edged old skool MERKUR razor but I mostly use Defender razors and recently my wife has been using DEFENDER too. Ive tried Dollar Shave club, Harry's. Dorco and so far Defender is only cheapo razor that comes to close to the old Gillette Mach 3 I used to use
I'm scared to use the butterfly razor plus I still knick myself when shaving sometimes so what would be the next best choice of razor for a closer shave?
switched to a safety razor three years ago and i've never gone back. you have to go slower, and use shorter strokes, but the difference in how close a shave you can get is worth the learning curve. also i never get razor burn anymore! my only bad experience with my safety razor was when i was rushing one morning and ended up slicing through the skin below my ankle bone. i still have a scar, oops.
Safety razors are the best!! They're really effective if you use short strokes, especially over the knees. I also get way less ingrowns cause they grow out straight like you showed :D
@@prettylittleravenna yeah I do around the top/outside! Just be careful and make sure you always go with the direction of hair, not against it. For the more delicate parts I use a small eyebrow/face razor, it's less close but I never wanna cut myself there either
Love the video as always! From a guys perspective, I find this so interesting! Just wondering, why do women tend to do long strokes with the blade instead of short strokes? I was always taught short strokes result in less irritation.
So as far as a safety razor. The blade is everything. Finding the right blade for you is key. Fyi, I am a guy I use feather blades they are known to be extremely sharp. Have been using a Parker 99r handle. Been using it for a year now. Haven't gone back to cartridge razors. If you want a recommendation for trying a safety razor. Amazon with a merkur 23c for a handle its a good moderate shave and get a test pack of double edge blades. Go really slow if you feel it snagging/tugging your hair or cutting your skin stop and change to a different blade. There is a lot of different blade companies. Like anything it is finding what works for you. That being said once you get used to it figure out the angle to hold it at.
Im confused. Under the microscope theres only like 1-2 hairs and they arent near eachother at all and the rest is skin... if there was regrowth wouldnt there be a ton of tiny little black hairs? Could the long black hairs we are seeing under the microscope be ones that got missed during the shave? Or am I looking at this wrong?
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HI ILY
Can you do a shaving vs waxing version too?
This was confusingly erotic -_-
Which brand/model microscope is that ?
Also, did the guy from the barber store say anything about shaving against or with the grain ?
voidvibes IS IT THE EPILATOR RETEST?
I think it would have been a better experiment if they had looked with the microscope directly after shaving. It would have been easier to tell which hairs were longer and would have eliminated any variables presented by the rate of hair growth.
That's exactly what I thought
Exactly’
That’s what I thought they’re going to do but I guess after reading it they didn’t :/
That's a women's experiment for you.
Crystal L I thought that’s what the video was about, I’m leaving
This was such a good video Michelle. So many people I know debate about this!! You should do men’s and women’s deodorant next!!!
I’m literally freaking out that you liked my comment! I love you and your videos💕
Isabella DeToma that was some good feedback!!
My man likes my deodorant better
@@qubanmaggot no one cares
@@marialol6337 Rude.
I really liked the input from Woody. He was really knowledgeable and interesting.
I'm so happy Woody was able to be a part of this video. I learned so much from him!
Yeah he was great 👍
Agree, this interview added so much and really made the video. Kudos to Michelle for having him on 👏🏼✨✨
Safety razors are the best, takes a little training or getting use to, but once you get the hang of it, you'll see the difference..
The trick to using a safety razor is let the weight of the razor do the work..
I could listen to him for hours. Interesting and informative.
I like that you really dove into this wholeheartedly. I don't shave anymore, just have my barber trim up my beard and call it a day. When I did shave, i used dollar shave club and have to agree that the shave butter is the best stuff for disposable razors. If I were to start shaving again, I think a safety razor would be my chosen method.
Woody, the shave expert, needs to make more videos. He's really interesting to listen to.
He has a nice voice.
You'll need a nice voice if you're gonna shave someone with a "cut throat" razor.
That they can wait two weeks and still need a microscope to find some hairs, shows that they are not the right candidates for this experiment 😂 I can't even go one day with smooth legs cause my hair just grows back so fast
Yo! You don't shave in long pulls with the old safety razor!!! You pull in numerous short pulls to prevent the nicks!
this needs more upvotes, especially for women who are interested in switching to safety razors. Woody literally mentioned that you need to take your time, it's not meant to be quick
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@gahman ummm NOT TRUE!!!! Listen carefully, short pulls equals cuts all over your face. Go back to school kiddo 👶
gahman dam hit that bitch wit dem facts
gahman
I mean, to be fair, the commentators on this thread are talking about beard hair. I’d love to see some professional opinions on women shaving their legs with these blades if you have it / could find it!!
We're going to wait 2 weeks... Oh look little hairs!
Me: 2nd day... Oh look they're all back!
#beingindian
manjit kaur Mann michelle being half indian makes this comment even better 😂
I'm Finn, light and all. My hair starts to appear after two days too...
I'm eastern Asian, Chinese ancestry, beard and neck beard reappear in like 16 hrs.... :(
The neck beard is especially annoying
german and indian here 🤧 they come back the day after like right away
M-Michelle is half Indian
Can you do a comparison of men and women’s deodorant?
I recently tried the Nivea mens roll on, and i found i feel and smeeeell fresher as opposed to the Nivea ladys roll on
Mmmmm, aluminum....
I use a arm and hammer one and it smells ok. My mom uses Tom's and it made me ITCHY.
Yesss
Men's deodorants are better. Long lasting and you are sure that you will be fresh
Mens is actually better. More strength. Its like they think women don't excersize.
I don’t think this was a fair test cuz like the hair around you legs really vary. In certain areas it’s thicker or longer or there is more hair in one area, so dividing your leg like that for each shaver isn’t really the wisest thing to do...
edit: but then again everyone has different legs so...
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Who else wants to look at their leg hair underneath a microscope now?
OMG thank you Michelle!
I think the video would have been better if they compared the quality of the shave immediately after shaving instead of two weeks later. Also would have been nice to know the price difference between men and women and between the brands
Okay but the real question is
*Will you be there at Safiya's wedding?*
Edit: OMG tysm guys I've never gotten so many likes before
I’m sure
Aadya Khatavkar wow I’m so proud of you
@@faisalmohammad7148 thanks!😀
Aadya Khatavkar I hope! That would be so cool
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11:28 "Ew you're bleeding a lot. Well whatever." I wish I had female friends lol
Sarah Likes Tacos lollll same
The only good ones are vintage safety razors and they're way better for the environment
I've got a men's bamboo razor that's pretty great made out of recycled materials
@Arianna Collins yeah, there's a bamboo one that's equally environmentally friendly and it's pretty nice. Closer shave than usual but not by much.
I’ve got a newer multichrome one and it’s awesome! Also makes differentiating it from anyone else’s super easy 😂
Arianna Collins I say this as somebody who’s tempted after panic attacks... don’t shave if that’s how you’re feeling then. I advise keeping it out of the shower in a cabinet and only taking it out when you know you can do it.
Safety razors are best for shaving men and for women too, yes its does take a little practice, MUHLE SAFETY RAZORS, closed comb are the best for new starter its mild, but you need to find the blades are suitable for your skin, some blades are slightly more aggressive than others so once you find the blades bingo you'll be set..
Trick to using safety razors is let the weight of the razor do the work.
So there's no 'pink tax' whatsoever. The extra cost incurred when buying women's razors is the extra material in the handle, the bumper guard, and the numbing lotion/powder near the blades.
A Blue Quaker i was amazed nobody had said this yet.
that and pink plastic is simply more expensive. not every color of plastic cost the same to produce. also when you can trick woman into paying more for certain features then why not where as with men they just dont care as long as it works they dont care if ti has pretty colors or skin lotion built in.
But I always thought companies were out to get women so were making them pay more since they’re oppressive and hate women? You’re telling me this isn’t the case?
Yes no shit there isn't any pink tax. Pink tax was a myth third wave femenists created. Just like manspreading for "dominance
This is so laughable, feminine hygiene products, regardless of what they are, are more expensive. It's just how it is, simply put. You can justify it however you want, it doesn't change the fact that these products are more expensive.
I just want to say the world needs the strong and powerful women like Michelle, she is awesome and a huge role mode
@@-simplicity7551 the world needs all kinds of women.
@@pritipriyasingh5557 some occupations are more beneficial
Yeah but Michelle is different then other youtubers. Yes those roles are really important too.
@@zoopschmoop1866 I supoose, I just feel like media stars get called strong and get recognition instead of ppl in jobs that require power and strength
I understand simplicity, both are strong and should be appreciated
Only 3 mins in and I just have to say thank you for giving the world the gift of Olivia. Subscribed to her channel and going to follow her on everything. So down to earth and chill but not afraid to give us delightfully wacky and just be herself! Love your videos together! “Divide the leg” made me giggle snort
I’ve been using a safety razor for over a year now and I love love love it! It’s super good, cheap and way more sustainable.
Marie I’ve been thinking about getting one and I don’t wanna ask anything too personal but what’s it like shaving private parts? 😬 I’m just kinda scared of constantly cutting myself down there
Macrophage I wondered that too
@@macrophage2495 I can shave everywhere 😁 Buy one they are great!
@Marcophage I shave everything with it. Including my face (peach fuzz) and the private parts. It’s not more dangerous than a normal plastic razor. Use some sort of shaving cream or conditioner or whatever and keep the skin a bit tens by stretching. But that’s what I do with a plastic razor too. The only place i would avoid shaving with a safer razor is in between buttcheeks, as it has exposed blades on two sides. But I wouldn’t shave there anyway for multiple reasons.
My razor has a nice weight to it and I even feel like I irritate my skin less because I don’t need to apply any pressure with the blade, just kinda drag it along the skin.
If you have any other question, please feel free to ask!
@@Marie-hu7xd where can you buy them?
I honestly love your channel, because you don't focus on something in specific but something that will teach you something and empower you. Thank you for this amazing channel!!!
Me when i was 10: Why do women need razor when they dont have a moustache?..
Abraham Lincler me now : ughhhhhhhhhhhhh I’m a gorilla in disguise 🥺😂😂😂
hahaha
hahahahaha what's the point u watched this video but didnt know what's the razors function for women
@@Orchids444 *WHEN I WAS 10*.... Reading can help u in so many ways ignorant child🤦♂️🤦♂️
@@abradolflincler9293 im not a child tho
I wish you would've looked at your skin with the microscope right after shaving
Why did no one comment?
Acrozeツ ikr hahahah
Exactly, like their hairs might just grow back to a specific length
I was getting my shaving set up ready (I use a safety razor) when I saw you posted this video and knew I had to watch it ! I LOVE that you included a microscope, Woody, and safety razors ! The friendship between you and Olivia is so sweet and funny. To anyone reading I suggest trying out safety razors! I contemplated and did research for a long time and I was really scared but I finally mainly made the change because I wanted to reduce my plastic use but there are so many benefits! I get a wayyyy closer shave, my skin is smoother, the hair grows out softer so I don't feel like a prickly hedgehog, and I don't have to shave as often! I personally have found my armpits to be the toughest to get but you really just have to take your time with it!
I use a safety razor and honestly you have to be really careful around the ankle and knee but I love it my legs feel so smooth and I love that I don't have to throw out all that crap
Nyomi Infusino I’ve been wanting to try a safety but the only place I shave is my privates and epilate everywhere else.
I've been thinking about getting a safety razor. Like, after you get used to it, can you speed up the process or is it one of those things where you've just gotta be really careful every time?
Annabeth Chase Yes and no. Some parts get very routine and you’re good, but if you get cocky it will nick you on the harder areas. So long as you pay more attention to the ankle/knee you’re good.
Do not EVER go too far up your thigh though, it will jiggle into the blade
@@annabethchase3612 hey there! I just got a safety razor and tried it out for the first time (armpits, legs, privates) and I had no problems at all! It took just as long as it would with a regular razor and I wasn't even being that careful and didn't cut myself even once. They're really not as scary as everyone says they are imho. Never going back!
Thats why I love my safety razor. A big buy in but the savings are bar none.
Can we have the reverse test and have man shaving with womens razor
in North by Northwest, Cary Grant shaved with the tiny travel lady's razor.
- Why it take so much time?
- Big face, little razor.
The try guys did
Next could you guys try out monthly period kits? Like L. and Kali? I think its really interesting and they're all like organic stuff
*I’m a woman and I always use men’s gillette razors* 🤷🏻♀️
YEESSSSS SOMEONE ACTUALLY PUT IT TO THE TEST
Also Olivia is me when I drink coffee 😂
If I don't shave for 2weeks you won't need a microscope to see my leg hair *believe me*
Imaooo samee😭
my hair grows out that much the second day. they have like no hair!!!
New2makeup that’s what I said
Mine grows out that much later the same day.
New2makeup Women shave hair, men shave whiskers.
I just want to share the fact that Michelle you're so natural and when you laugh you are beautiful
As a female, I've been using the double safety blade for a few years now! I will never go back, and I've convinced so many others to use it. They love it too!
where can you buy them?!
I would like to try it but I'm hella nervous, especially about trying to shave my underarms. Is it hard to do at first?
@@zlightful Amazon!
@@roxanneguerin6520 Trust me. I was nervous at first too. Just like Michelle haha. I shave everything with it. Mah ladybits, underarms, and legs. The whole lot. Treat it as a regular razor because that's all it is. Trust me it's not as scary as it looks. Just shave as you normally do. You won't regret it!
@@kmbdbz Alright you've convinced me! I'll give it a go!
I've been using a safety razor for 20+ years and I have NEVER once cut my face. Once you get the knack of handling/inserting/removing the blade, it's quite safe and not at all scary. IMO it's the best option for shaving, both for the user and the environment.
Michelle: **gets legs proffesionally shaved by a barber**
**makes different types of hair removal methods video**
**tries professional shaving service**
_After some time has passed..._
As/Is: **tries to copy idea by using different types of tape**
Michelle: I'm back with more💁
Aadya Khatavkar well what did you expect...it’s buzzfeed 😂
The shaving thing is actually pretty common
Defending a fellow Indian eh?
@@lanrebloom3809 She's not really an Indian... Her dad is. But she's our sis. I'm supporting her. I am a subscriber. Are you?
Aadya Khatavkar no he isn’t how rude. Edit: I mean rude of him
It'd be awesome to have a chart or graphic or something at the end comparing stuff if you do a similar comparison video in the future (of any product). I'm such a visual learner. Love these videos!
im a woman that uses an old fashioned/ butterfly razor and i love it! its zero waste and I get the closest shave i've gotten out of any men or woman's disposable razor
When you look at the pure material cost of the mens vs women's razors, that almost completely explains the cost difference. And as Woody pointed out at the end, they are designed for different use cases - women's razors designed more for shaving in a shower or bath, which will require more materials, meaning higher material cost. Now you can use a Mach 3 in the shower - I've done that - and other men's razors as well, but be careful with a safety razor in the shower unless you have a rubber grip slipped onto the handle.
The rest of the cost difference is demand. A lot of men have foregone shaving entirely, choosing to maintain a beard. I personally don't shave year-round. But a lot of women do, and likely a lot more women than men proportionally-speaking shave year round. And shave a much larger surface area of their body. Men typically only care about their face, so the blades will last longer on a men's razor than a woman's razor in the typical use case. All of which increases demand, which keeps prices higher.
Nothing is stopping women from buying men's products. Or going with a safety razor and traditional shaving cream. If you're in Bath and Body Works, there is a small section of men's products there which includes shaving products. They carry a very good shaving cream that is always on sale at 3/$20 for a pretty decent sized tube. Even if you use a standard cartridge razor or disposable, I highly recommend that route anyway as it's more economical in the long run, and friendlier for the environment compared to the stuff in an aerosol can.
Nothing is stopping us from buying men's products but why should be have to result to using men's products when it doing so proves that men get the better quality.
@@Mari-sm9zp 👏👏
I was so excited for you to try the safety razors! I’m planning on getting one because they’re more eco-friendly.
The Girl In The Shadows, same
Do it! I got one last year and I'll never go back. The first two shaves are a little scary, but you'll get used to it super quickly. Just remember to shave without pressure (if you're anything like me, you probably pushed the cheapo-plastic ones down a little to get a closer shave). The weight of a safety razor plus super sharp blade do that for you. I've never once cut my leg, ankle, knee or anything; one time a got a little nub in the bikini area because I didn't consider that a normal razor blade is sharp on both sides. (Btw, this is very nice when shaving legs because when you have too much shaving cream/soap/hair on one side, you just flip the razor and shave the same amount of skin with the other side of the blade - which means way less rinsing. AND the hair get off the razor just by rinsing, no fiddeling with the blade.) Honestly, I can only recommend it. Also, in case you still have grandfathers, I suggest you ask them about shaving when they were young. Mine were super happy to explain to me how to clean and care for the razor, blades, etc., and even showed me their razors they got about 65 years ago. Sorry for the long text, I got real excited. Have fun with the safety razor!
You always put so much work, consideration, and effort into your videos! It shows in the quality and not to mention you're so uplifting to watch!
The angle of the blades on women’s and men’s razors are also different. The thickness of legs and face is different, so a different angle is needed
My 2c's, I personally use an "old fashioned" safety reason for a few reasons. Much cheaper, I personally find it's a closer shave, and less waste (only disposing of the single blade rather then the whole razer).
Once you get used to shaving with a safety, I also find that I get less nicks and cuts with it because it makes me slow down and focus on the blade. 😅
E: I've found that a good way to start is to just lightly rest the razer on your skin and pull the razer up with no downward pressure is applied (gravity only), you'll get a feel for what angle to take it at. Take it slow and use lots of shaving product.
Someone needs to explain what's happening at 7:07... Are razors locked up in th US?!
Yes, it's common due to theft/ safety reasons
Certain stores have items put in a plastic shelf and when you open the shelf, an alarm goes off. You’re allowed to take the items but it’s alerting employees that one of the items are being taken. I think it’s to lessen theft
Not at any stores in the Midwest. Maybe California and New York. But I’ve never seen that before.
Charlotte Galloo I’m thinking it’s more so in bigger cities or areas with higher rates of theft
I live in a small town in Oklahoma and we have it at Dollar General
I love that you used Nick Cage for the “nick count” 👏😂
I love the safety razor. Bonus less waste
15:57 is Scuttle the seagull from the little mermaid checking for Ericks heart beat in his foot 😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣
Can you do an extreme body makeover on Safiya? Of course she looks amazing already but her wedding’s coming up and it would be a good moral booster for her and it would be really amazing to see
For both of them that would be so great!
I use a safety razor and I love it! It's so much cheaper than other modern razors and I get an insanely close shave every time. When I first started using it I did knick myself on the ankle and knee a few times but I did that before. Pro tip: when using a safety razor do short strokes (about 6 inches) and use VERY little pressure or you will skin yourself. And I have one word of caution about the safety razor: DO NOT SHAVE YOUR PRIVATES!!!!
FunFact: "Schick" is used in germany to say something is "chic, or nice and good looking". Also its the imperative of "sending" (like, "send it to me!" ) :D
But yeah, it sounds like a curse word :D
Why is nobody mentioning that the voice of Woody is so deeply soothing?
I always use the Gillette Venus or the Target knock offs, and they performed pretty well in your test 💃🏻. After I heard Woody’s take on them...Hmmmmmm 🤔. I would’ve loved to know Woody’s opinion of Dollar Shave Club. I know it wasn’t the point of the video, but it would’ve been nice to hear his opinion on them.
I love dollar shave club!
1000 points for the Richard Scarry reference!! 👍🏻 🥇 Great Michelle!!
Ahhh I was wondering which was better
first video of yours I've seen so far and I am really impressed with how thorough you were with everything. I'm subscribing.
Michelle's laughter at 0:57 is so cute!!😂😂😂
I WANT TO MAKE A STATEMENT ABOUT THE SCHICK HYDRO SILK!!!!!!! I have eczema! I have tried practically every razor on the market lol. Trying to find a razor that will give me a close shave but also not put me in absolute agony is extremely difficult. And I, as someone with eczema, swear by the Schick Hydro ones. They even make replacement blades that are more gentle for sensitive skin- aka more "numbing" quality and added aloe vera in the little gel part. So I think it's important to note that all skin is different- and where I would love to use good ol fashioned few blades and shaving cream, it just doesn't work for my skin- which by the way if you dont know about eczema it's basically like the spoiled middle child who throws a fit anytime anything isnt exactly right lol. So, from someone who's tried everything------- you cant know what's best until you've tried it for yourself 😉 Just saying 😊💕 SIDENOTE- This video is super amazing and informative and Michelle I love you! 😋❤
I have struggled with eczema too over the years, you can cure it though. In short is is acids and toxins leaching out of your skin because your kidneys are struggling to clear your lymphatic system. You have to detox your body. Add lemons and limes to your daily diet, that alone has made mine go away in the past, they are astringent and will help break up stagnant lymphatic fluid so it can be released from the body. Also taking Activated charcoal baths can help pull the toxins out of your body, there is lots on google about this method and this alone keeps people's eczema at bay. Bentonite Clay is also good at pulling toxins out of the body. Doing some sort of detox will really help you in the long run though, try looking up Dr. Morse here on youtube, he has 100's of videos explaining how to detox and heal the body. You don't have to struggle with eczema, it is completely curable even if doctors and dermatologist say that it is not.
@@eileenloves4802 found the hunbot 🙄
I also have eczema and my advice is to never shave unless you have to.
Perhaps it’s different for me because I am a guy and the stigma is different and it’s more acceptable for me to have hairy legs and arms. So I acknowledge my privilege and don’t mean to mansplain. (Although my mother, grandmother, and aunt keeps nagging me, telling me I look like a member of the Taliban. And we all swear I was singled out at an airport in China because of my beard, given a pat down and had my bags opened scanned 5 times and miss them miss their flight because of the beard.) But I used to shave my face every day and also my legs for sports, and it was a pain. Within hours it would just feel very abrasive like a wire brush and skin would turn red and start peeling off. With legs, I switched to tweezing and an epilator. I know that sounds painful but the trick is to pinch the skin around the hair with one hand while pulling the tweezers with the other. And applying witch hazel afterward which is great for my skin. Pulling out a hair is much easier the coarser and thicker the hair is.
@@MildMisanthropeMaybeMassive Wow.. thank you! I never considered witch hazel.. I've seen it before but didn't really know what it was for. And no worries, you aren't mansplaining haha. The comment was insightful and kind. Thank you!! ❤
omg olivia looks so fit!! nice job girl
OLIVA HAS BEEN WORKING OUT AND EATING HEALTHY AND SHE LOOKS SO AMAZING OMG SLAY
I LOVE this video idea! I've been using men's razors for years. Love when you have Olivia in your videos
I really like those cushions they sometimes put on women's razors, you don't have to use shaving gel or anything
-Epilator for the legs and armpits
-Tweezers for the eyebrows
-A safety razor with an Astra blade but jumping into the shower for a hot rinse, weakening the hairs beforehand, for the rest
Ai CopyCat Epilator on the armpits??? You’re brave. I can do my legs with one, but armpits are the wooooorst
Epilator for armpits?? omg braver than the US marines
I cannot for the love of god stand using an epilator, even of it's on my arms or legs
I have a tattoo on my ribs and another on my ankle. Both are supposed to be super painful spots. Epilating my legs hurts more than both tattoos combined.
Wait what's the rest
First-time viewer view here. Was searching for shaving. Landed here. Great video and a very thorough, meticulous analysis. Fun too! As a guy who has been shaving for a while, I agree that the double-edged blade and safety razor outperform any cartridge set-up. Plus, I can use a fresh blade every single day for a lower cost than if I use a cartridge (assuming it lasts for a full month). Basically, DE is waaay cheaper. For the other, shall we say, regions, guess what - I use a woman's razor for the reasons you discovered - doesn't cut too close and has a better ergonomic design. A nick on the chin is not bad, but a nick elsewhere is really bad!
P.S. I find it so cute when women pronounce something cute. Just a tiny thrill, that's all. I hope it's okay to share that.
I literally tried dollar shave club after watching the previous shaving video and I love their razor and the shaving butter! The face/body wash was nice but I have tons of product already lol.
Now I’m interested in shifting to a safety razor- I thought about it before but was 1. Lazy and already had a bunch of razors and 2. Kind of nervous since it seems more ‘dangerous’ but it seems I just have to be careful and adjust my technique if I switch over.
I think I’ll make the switch for sustainability reasons and if if it’s the best shave in top of it 🤷🏾♀️
I have used a safety razor for about 3-4 years now. LOVE IT. It came with five blades and I haven't had to buy new ones yet. 10/10 recommend
Finally you have 1M subscribers! You should've reached this a long time ago. Love your videos 👍
I actually really like the schick hydro razors. I found the gel they have gives a really nice moisturizing feel after the initial shave. I use them as a secondary to the dsc executive razor if i run out
Please wake up at 5am for a week or even more. I made a video where I woke up at 5 for one day but I’m not mentally prepared to do it for a week. However, I can tell u definitely have the strength to do it
Sampada Gurung I do it everyday 😂 I go to sleep at 10 - 10:30 and do my homework in the morning
I wake up at 430am everyday.....why is waking up early suppose to be a challenge? That's just adult life.
Just go to bed earlier
that’s not a challenge
Hello life of an adult 🤣🤣🙄
the hardest thing with learning to use the safety razor is letting the weight of the razor do the work, especially after using the disposable/plastic modern versions. Honestly, it’s the kindest shave method to my skin I’ve ever had and I will never go back. It does help to make sure that you exfoliate before you shave, to avoid nicks. It’s kind of true for every method of shaving but especially with safety razors
I clicked on this as fast as I could! I love this channel
Olivia looks so good! You can tell she’s staying fit!
I've never been more happy on hitting the bell button! 😂
michelle deserves all the subscribers in the world
wtf... my leg hair grows that long in like 2-3 days hahah (no matter what razor I use) why am I so hairy?!
Sarah Feldman same lol
Same 😹🤘we hairy people rock
I would like to point out how stunning olivia looks...someone has been keeping up with her fitness makeover!! Nice Job girl!! :) Michelle.. you are amazing and inspiring EVERY.SINGLE. DAY. thank you ladies!! keep it going!! :)
A safety razor is nothing to be afraid of. Just be careful when putting in a new blade. ALWAYS hold the handle at an angle, having the head paralel to the skin will not shave well. Adjust the handle/hand as you go along, like knees and ankles. If shaved properly, you can even HEAR the hairs being shaved. It takes a little practice but I have been using it on legs, pits and bikini line without any nicks for years
Do you ever have ingrown hairs after using a safety razor? My biggest problem is ingrown hairs after I shave.
@@soccerchamp0511 Never 🙌🏻 But I have to say I never had with disposable razors either
@@ItsaboutbeautyNl Ok, thanks. I guess I just have curly leg hair.
@@soccerchamp0511 man's perspective here. with mach3 I had severe razor rash/ingrown hairs along the neck, since I've switched to a safety razor, haven't had a single one. Also have far fewer nicks with the safety razor than with the mach3.
Mr. Lovell is certainly lovely to the eyes
You need to start a hair removal series!
ShaCraft 05 this is literally a hair removal series 🙄..
You did such a great job on this video! I really appreciate how thorough and really thought out this video was. I also liked that you two had different hair types and to see those differences as well.
"I feel like we are swearing.. Oh Shick " lmaoo
I have a double edged old skool MERKUR razor but I mostly use Defender razors and recently my wife has been using DEFENDER too. Ive tried Dollar Shave club, Harry's. Dorco and so far Defender is only cheapo razor that comes to close to the old Gillette Mach 3 I used to use
I'm scared to use the butterfly razor plus I still knick myself when shaving sometimes so what would be the next best choice of razor for a closer shave?
BIC after this:
Well thaaaanks, Michelle... This was just a spectacular videooooo...
EEEKKK IMMM SO EARLY!
I just love how you try different challenges! I could never do that!
switched to a safety razor three years ago and i've never gone back. you have to go slower, and use shorter strokes, but the difference in how close a shave you can get is worth the learning curve. also i never get razor burn anymore! my only bad experience with my safety razor was when i was rushing one morning and ended up slicing through the skin below my ankle bone. i still have a scar, oops.
Safety razors are the best!! They're really effective if you use short strokes, especially over the knees. I also get way less ingrowns cause they grow out straight like you showed :D
Do you also use it for your lady parts? That's the one part which prevents me from trying it, I'm deathly afraid of cutting myself badly.
@@prettylittleravenna yeah I do around the top/outside! Just be careful and make sure you always go with the direction of hair, not against it. For the more delicate parts I use a small eyebrow/face razor, it's less close but I never wanna cut myself there either
Hanna Maria Good idea on the eyebrow razor, never thought of it myself
I just love the dynamic you guys have together
The transformers clip killed me😂💀 I miss sunkissed skin am I right ladies? 😂
4:28 ummm... Excuse you? Who ever said my chin was fragile?!?!? 😂😂😂
Love the video as always! From a guys perspective, I find this so interesting! Just wondering, why do women tend to do long strokes with the blade instead of short strokes? I was always taught short strokes result in less irritation.
So as far as a safety razor. The blade is everything. Finding the right blade for you is key.
Fyi, I am a guy I use feather blades they are known to be extremely sharp. Have been using a Parker 99r handle. Been using it for a year now. Haven't gone back to cartridge razors.
If you want a recommendation for trying a safety razor. Amazon with a merkur 23c for a handle its a good moderate shave and get a test pack of double edge blades. Go really slow if you feel it snagging/tugging your hair or cutting your skin stop and change to a different blade. There is a lot of different blade companies. Like anything it is finding what works for you. That being said once you get used to it figure out the angle to hold it at.
Olivia is looking damn good!
Ugh olivia is so freaking adorable... I'm in love 😝 and when she appeared with those glasses girl 😍😍😍
lmao why are hair removal videos the best
isabella beverley I have no idea and I am not gonna ask any questions 😂😂
name a more iconic duo. i’ll wait
Im confused. Under the microscope theres only like 1-2 hairs and they arent near eachother at all and the rest is skin... if there was regrowth wouldnt there be a ton of tiny little black hairs? Could the long black hairs we are seeing under the microscope be ones that got missed during the shave? Or am I looking at this wrong?
I thought same. Or just we weird to have that much hair?
Try a Norelco electric razor. I yse it for close shave Never throw anything away.
Hey, Michelle. I've seen you before in BuzzFeed Multiplayer and I've just come across your channel. Allow me to say how talented, brave, enthusiastic, energetic, strong, and extremely powerful you are. No matter what obstacle you come across, I truly admire how you always overcome,
them, and do them perfectly, no matter what.
i enjoy how you keep saying the are exactly the same and then start pointing out the differences between the men's and women's razors.......lol
10:11 Amused to see them bewildered on opening a blade for first time 😆😆
well now i know..so i wont feel bad using a men razor
I fucking loved Olivia's sweater at the end so much I just spent a full hour trying to find it.