Would you like to say goodbye to the painful days of irritation, razor burns and ingrown hairs? Hope you do. There are always a lot of new kids in town, who are constantly fighting for supremacy.
Who will win?
Magic powder or nair?
It is, for those who need it, an eternal dilemma.
So, what do you actually need it for?
If you’re used to that feeling and you’ve been struggling with body hair since the day you hit puberty, or maybe even later in life – then you know what Magic powder and Nair are. Sometimes it’s a nightmare that comes back every summer, and sometimes it happens all the time. No rules.
All of the sweat mixed with stubble and razor bumps is one of those struggles no one wants to deal with.
What’s the actual difference between those two?
Let’s start with Nair.
Nair is actually a brand of at-home hair removal product called a depilatory.
A depilatory is usually a cream, lotion, gel or even wax strip. It is used by men and women as well.
A growing trend of hair removal is among teens. They are generally first in line for removing unwanted hair. The main question is, at what age should teens start with this? At that time it should be overthought about the method and skin types they have and according to that, choose the best.
Choosing between this two could not be easy because both are very good choices for someone. And to someone else – it’s not even a choice.
You can use whatever suits you.
How does it work?
Well, Nair temporarily removes hair on the face and body – that is unwanted.
It is a product that a lot of people need.
you can find Nair and other depilatories at your local drugstore.
Does it last longer than shaving?
It actually does. Skin is hair-free and smooth with Nair and it lasts days longer than shaving. It chemically removes hair below the skin’s surface.
Shaving removes it just above the surface.
There are Nair waxes, and if you use them, the results can last up to 4 weeks.
That’s a lot of free time!
It does not make hair grow back thicker.
In fact, waxing can have the opposite effect – it can cause hair to grow back FINER.
When it comes to products like this one, the smell is not always nice, right?
But, Nair products come in a variety of nice scents, as orange blossom or Damask rose.
Nair also has a Men’s line which offers bold, cutting-edge scents. The important thing is, it can be used by all genders.
Of course, you may sense a slight singed hair smell. This is normal and it goes away quickly as you wipe away unwanted hair to reveal smooth, radiant skin.
What’s Magic powder then?
A lot of people don’t actually see the difference, but they are pretty different.
Nair’s product is cream and gel.
Magic powder comes in a tin that looks like custard powder, but a white-grey powder. It needs to be mixed in a 1:1 ratio with water. If mixed properly, it looks like paint. After mixing you just need to smear it all over the parts of the body where you want hair to be removed, and voila, it will be gone.
How? Simple.
It works almost the same way as Nair hair removal cream. It chemically removes hair below the skin’s surface. After you smear it, you need to wait between five and ten minutes, no less, no longer, because it can cause irritations. When those minutes are over, rinse it off with water.
Stubborn hair will need a little more to leave your skin, srub it off lightly with a towel.
That’s it!
The actual question is, which is better?
If you ask me, both products are good, but both have their pros and cons.
Nair was, primarily, formulated to remove female-type hair growth and Magic Powder to remove male-type hair growth and is so more suited that way, according to some experiences.
It can happen to irritate your skin for the first time but every other time all irritation does not appear again in almost all cases.
In both cases, irritation and redness are possible. It is even possible that it does not help someone at all.
It all depends on what type of skin you have. How sensitive you are and on which part of the body you plan to use either the cream or the Magic powder.
Nair has mostly been shown to be good for women and for removing hair from legs and arms.
Magic shaving powder is formulated especially
for African American Men to help stop razor bumps. It should work in 4 minutes.
How To Use:
There should be always a sensitive test. Before using Magic Powder Shave for the first time, the following test must be performed, if you don’t want irritations. When you finish the test, you should wait at least 36 hours to use it again.
Mix half of the teaspoon of Magic Shave Powder with an equal amount of water. Apply to a one-inch section of the beard or the part of the body that you want.
Do not leave it on for more than 5 – 10 minutes! Rinse away.
* Wait 36 hours before using a razor or depilatory
* Do not use after perspiring
* Do not wash your face before use
* Do not use after prolonged exposure to the sun
* Do not use any after-shave product containing alcohol
After that, you should see if your skin or beard is made for this product or if it is a big NO!
Did you actually get the answer?
What’s the difference?
It is simple.
Nair – gel, wax or cream hair removal.
Magic Powder – a powder that needs to be mixed with water, formulated for black men’s beards. Stronger than Nair. and it can be deadlier on your skin than Nair.
Which product is better?
There is no actual winner of this fight.
I guess the score is 0-0.
You can always try them both and see what works for you.
Good luck with saying goodbye to your worst enemy – body and facial hair.