Many women dread summer coming back. This means their leg-shaving skills (or lack thereof) will be put on display. Very few men out there love having a hairy damsel, so it’s time to dust off those razors and read my blog. I first started shaving my legs when I was a teenager (just like everyone else) and I always seemed to cut myself around the ankle area. Here are my 12 tips on how to shave your legs without cutting yourself.
12. Shave in a Warm Shower or Bath
If it is possible, you should shave your legs in a warm shower or bath.
11. Wait Until the End of the Shower
You should wait until the end of the shower before you shave. This way, your leg hair will soften up a bit, which will make it easier to shave.
10. What Position?
When you are shaving, you should sit on the ledge of your shower, if you have one. If you have no place to sit, then raise up your leg against the wall of the shower. Make sure you carefully balance yourself.
Top of the foot?????
I did not even know that hair grows there….!!!!
Yeah, shaving the knees is the worst! This is another area where hair should not grow…errrr
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IKR? Haha, I don’t think you would need to shave the top of your foot at all… Maybe the toes sometimes. And the knees are definitely the worst! I hate when I get goosebumps while shaving my knees and then red marks appear. I found that warm water if really helpful while shaving the knees.
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MAKE SURE TO USE A NEW, OR GOOD RAZOR!! This is one i always forget. and it sucks!! Especially when you get razor bumps easy, this makes you look like you have a nasty rash everywhere! Who would want that? Eeek!! I found a good way to get rid of them (and idk why) but antibiotic ointment. Just apply like a lotion. It may not be the best, but apply with a little bit of water to reduce the redness.
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SG,
I have a little hair where my big toe is. But other than that, no hair on the foot.
Rose,
Thanks for that suggestion hun. I usually stick to waxing but sometimes I might need to wear shorts or a dress and my hair will be at that awkward in-between phase where it’s too small to wax and then I end up shaving.
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Hi!!! I am NEW to the site! But, I just experienced this EXACT thing! I went on a cruise and got razor burn all around my bikini line!!! UUUrrggg!! So embarrassing! Sad thing is I STILL haven’t found an answer!!!! Hellpppp Mee! I have extremely sensitive skin and would love to know about a possible affordable razor. They seem so expensive! Thanks!
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I think this website will give you all the info on good razors,I use to not know which brand of razor to use either. And I always cut myself, til my friend told me about this website.
http://www.consumersearch.com/womens-shavers/best-razors
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I love bubble baths and take one before bed and shave my bikini to keep stubs away and it stays smooth.
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Melody Tunes,
You shave your bikini line everyday???
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Hi Melanie! I have to admit girls that I never shaved my legs :). I prefer waxing, and I’ve been doing it for years. I’m really pleased with the method and with the results and I can see that hair is growing slower and is not that thick.
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Tavia,
Yeah the slow re-growth is definitely a plus. What do you in the in-between phase though?
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I like to use a nice hair conditioner on my legs to shave with I find that I dont get as many bumps or irritations and it’s a gentler shave
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Katie,
Definitely sounds like a good substitute when you’re out of shaving cream! :)
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Thankfully, my hair is thin enough for me not to shave. The few times I did, I ended up with horrible irritations. Will have to read these tips. :)
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Thannkk You Ladies! Seriously! I don’t feel alone in the world! Haha! I will be sure to use these wonderful tips! Xoxo!
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Hey Brooklyn,
Lol. Women of the world unite against evil stubble. :D
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Yes, the foot instep and toes may grow some hair, obviously not much noticeable, those who shave their foot is just to make it extra smooth.
This guide, though, misses a point as how to shave the hair at the back of your cute thighs :). Stay in the tube, flex you thigh toward your breasts, hold your thigh, then shave from the back of your knee, all the way up to over your butt cheek (if going to the beach and some hair is there).
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Woah Anto,
Thanks for those tips! I think I’ll just stick to having someone else wax my legs for me. I don’t think I’m flexible enough to get to those hard to reach places :)
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Hi guys!!I have a problem, AND I NEED HELP!!Im 13, brunette and and i have alot of hair, u know when u have alot on your head, u have alot on the rest of your body!I have swimming at school and i have to do something with my LEGS!My mom dont let me shave my legs, i can use only an epilator!she says that when i shave my legs, they will get worst and i will have to shave them every two, days!i dont care cause its fast and t doesnt hurts!but the epilator-God it hurts so bad and it takes me 3 hours only to my knee!!!Please tell me what to do, or what to tell my mom, its really not comftrable to have swimming with those legs!!!PLEASE
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Hey Klimentina,
Personally I like waxing them. It doesn’t hurt as bad as an epilator and the hair takes time to grow out and doesn’t grow back thick or anything. I really think you should consider it. It’ll keep you and your mum happy :)
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