Because hair traps perspiration, it can also become a breeding ground for bacteria and odors. Removing body hair helped stave off infestations of lice and other parasites, especially for those who lived in close quarters and who had limited access to bathing. Personal care products which remove unwanted hair from the face and body were developed to address interwoven concerns about hygiene and personal appearance. To skip the text and go directly to the objects, CLICK HERE The text below provides some historical context and shows how we can use these products to explore aspects of American history, for example, the links between innovation, advertising, and personal identity. This section includes products such as razors and depilatories. Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, African Art.Schick Injector Razor: A single edge injector style family of razors introduced in 1935 and produced until the early 2000s.Schick Double Edge Razor, also known as Schick Krona: A Twist-To-Open safety razor produced from 1965 until the late 1970s.Schick Slim Twin: A two-bladed disposable razor that comes in four different varieties.Schick XTreme3 SubZero: An improved version of the Xtreme3 razor.Schick XTreme3 Disposable: A disposable version of the Xtreme3, introduced in 1999.Schick Xtreme3: A three-blade men's shaving razor.FX Diamond: A Tracer with blades that are supposed to stay sharp longer. ![]() Tracer FX: A modified Tracer for sensitive skin.Schick Tracer: A two-bladed razor with flexible blades that is supposed to conform with the surface of the face.Schick Protector: A razor that is claimed to protect against nicks.Quattro for Women: A modified version of the Quattro with a feminine color scheme.There is also a Quattro Titanium Trimmer that includes a short face trimmer powered by a AAA battery. Quattro Titanium: includes a titanium coating on the blades that is claimed to reduce irritation.The Quattro Power is powered by a single AAA battery. The Quattro Titanium Power is a Quattro Power with a different color scheme and Quattro Titanium cartridges. Quattro Power: A motorized version of the Quattro it is supposed to reduce friction.The Quattro Midnight and Quattro Chrome are models with redesigned handles and different color schemes from the original Quattro. Schick Quattro: a four-bladed razor for men, introduced in 2003.Schick Intuition: A women's shaving system that lathers and shaves at the same time.Schick Hydro 5 Power Select: A motorized version of the Hydro 5, with three user-selectable vibration levels.Initially introduced only as a Schick model, but added to the Wilkinson Sword line in late 2012. Schick Hydro Silk: A five-blade women's razor system.Schick Hydro 3: A three-blade razor system similar to the 5-blade system but without a flip trimmer.Schick Hydro 5: A five-blade razor system with "skin guards advanced hydrating gel and a flip trimmer" (hydrates only while shaving). ![]()
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