The day I discovered depilatory cream for a beach-ready body
Photos Béranger, 27 ans / D.R
Words Clément Laré
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Béranger, 27, a customer service representative in the equestrian tourism industry, speaks to us about how he has been a fan of depilatory cream ever since he tried it out.
"The first time I used it was in the summer of 2020. I started by waxing my pubic area, because it made me feel more comfortable in my sex life. I then decided to begin removing the hair from my legs and underarms. As for the rest of my body, there was nothing left to remove as I have a hairless chest. As soon as I got rid of all my body hair, I was so happy with the results. I really don't know why I chose to remove my body hair and why I like it so much. Perhaps it is the sleek bodies I see on the numerous Instagram fitness accounts... What I do know is that, although initially I didn’t intend to wax my legs, it has since become a reflex whenever I put on a swimming costume.”
"In fact, depilatory cream has really been ideal for me."
I wasn’t sure how it worked in the beginning. What I knew for sure was that I didn't want to go to a salon. I live in the countryside and the idea of going to a local venue bothered me. Maybe if I lived in a city, I would have made an appointment in a salon specially for men. But, as this was not the case, it was out of the question.
So, I simply googled something like: "how to wax". I found several testimonials from men who use depilatory cream, and it sounded like the best option for me. So, with price as the only criterion, I set off to the supermarket to buy it. Since then, I have tested several products and found one that I really like by Veet, which can be applied in the shower with a small sponge. It is quick and practical, and the results are fabulous. My only concern was that it would itch, but that didn’t happen. The single minor inconvenience was the appearance of pimples when my hair began to grow back. After some research, I realised that this happened when I applied the product to areas covered in peach fuzz rather than hair. I now avoid these areas and have never had a problem again.
"I plan my hair removal sessions based on my holidays."
Depilation has rapidly become a reflex as soon as I know I'll be wearing my swimming trunks. Yet, I still only do it when I know that I'll be spending time at the beach or pool. When I go trekking, I always wear shorts, so I don't necessarily feel like I need to wax. However, as soon as I go on holiday, it's an absolute must. I even plan my depilation a few days before I leave. If I know I'll be spending my days in a swimming costume, I’ll use depilatory cream every fortnight. Otherwise, I wait until it is needed. I don't mind regrowth, on the contrary! I rather like the look of fairly short body hair, up to a certain length.
These days, I can't do without waxing whenever I go out in the sun. I find it much more attractive. I've even considered undergoing laser hair removal. However, I don’t like the idea of permanent results. Maybe in ten years, I'll change my mind. But, for now, I'm happy with the idea that I only need to wax when I know I’ll be in a swimming costume.