Huh! I would've never thought of deoderant, or dry shaving... I might just try these out. I will say, nair didnt do a thing for me. It got rid of the hair, but I felt all stubbly still, and when I shave I want as close as possible. The best thing I've found so far for me, is soaking first, sometimes if I feel particularly dry I put lotion on before I even get in the shower. Bikini zone shave gel works wonders, lol. A men's 4 blade razor, it's got some "super blade technology" =P and lots of those little hydrating strips.... Shick Hydro,that's what it's called. After, I put facial mousturizer on it, it the same direction I shaved. I agree with "pat dry, not rub" much better results, plus the moisturizer soaks into the skin faster and deeper if it's not super dry. =)