A hair mitt is a method of hair removal that uses friction. It usually has rough strips or a smoothing surface coated directly onto the mitt. Some people have also used pumice stones or emery and fine grit sandpaper.
Advantages
- Inexpensive
- Fast
- Essentially painless
- Can be done at home
- Available widely
- Exfoliates and smooths skin
- Many types can be used wet or dry
- Good for legs with fine hair
- Some use it between shaving or waxing sessions
Disadvantages
- Effect lasts a short time, anywhere from a few hours to several days.
- Dark-haired users may have visible “shadow” of dark hair under skin.
- Often requires use every two or three days.
- Can cause skin irritation if rubbed too hard.
- Do not use on face, arms, or bikini area.
- Do not use on irritated or damaged skin.
Costs
- Mitts: From $2.00 to $6.00 per mitt
- Pumice stones
- Emery/sandpaper
Tips
- Legs should be clean and dry.
- Slip the mitt over your hand with abrasive side facing the legs.
- Select an area of skin surface approximately the size of the mitt.
- Use small circular movements and gentle pressure to smooth the surface of your skin.
- Without lifting mitt off the skin surface, alternate between clockwise and counterclockwise motions until all hair is removed.
- Do not rub too hard or you may irritate the skin.
- Wash the mitt in warm soapy water to maintain its cleanliness and effectiveness.
- Use on legs only.
- Do not use on face, arms, or bikini area. For sensitive skin, condition the mitt by gently rubbing on palm for a few seconds to remove the coarser grit.
- Do not use on irritated or damaged skin.
- If irritation occurs, discontinue use.
- Do not stroke up and down or apply too much pressure.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Follow up with a mild lotion.
Purchasing info
Silkymit Hair Removing Glove & Exfoliator
- Surgi-Soft
- Bikini Zone
- Velvet Touch
- Leg Smoothers by Garden Club
- WAX-A-WAY SMOOTHAWAY MITT