Non-Review Review: Hair Off Mittens
Back in high school, about 12 years ago, I used Hair Off Mittens instead of shaving my legs.
They’re little tubes of super fine grade sandpaper that you use to gently rub off hair and dead skin. It was a little irritating but didn’t cause a giant rash like razors do. Since my local drugstore doesn’t carry them anymore I ordered some, hoping to provide you with a review and possibly a picture of the results. I received them in the mail and will not be trying them.
Although the front of the package says “No Chemicals” it also states “Cucumber Melon Scent”. Last I checked anything with a physical presence has a chemical composition; including fragrance.
If I were were willing to sacrifice my comfort for the sake of science I’d try them, and take pictures, but I’m being selfish and keeping my skin intact.
I’ve e-mailed the company, simply to let them know that I disappointed that I can no longer use the product, and thus keep them informed that a small portion of their customer base doesn’t want their limbs to smell like a produce aisle. In the meantime, I wish I knew what grade sandpaper the mittens are made of so that I could order some from the hardware store.
Yeah…I used to like using these back in high school as well. And maybe a few years ago.
I had not bought any for a while and I looked them up today and noticed the new issue of the product on their website.
Maybe the original irritated too many people not knowing how to use it without breaking skin from applying too rough (i got a few irritations out of them but not enough to stop me from using them)
That’s a good point, I roughed up my legs with them the first time too! Thank you for commenting.
have you ever heard of smooth away…? might be the same deal and worth some research… i don’t think they have fragrances attatched. good luck
http://www.getsmoothaway.com
Thanks for the tip Anonymous! I hadn’t heard of those but will try them when I have a chance.
according to http://www.hairfacts.com/methods/friction.html, it’s around 400-600 grit sandpaper. if your local hardware store doesn’t carry it, an automotive supply store might.
Thanks for the tip! I’ll try to find some 600 sandpaper next time I’m at the store.