During development, the appearance of hair on the legs is a normal thing. Many girls and many women prefer to remove them with the help of a razor. If you are planning to shave for the first time, you need to buy everything you need, acquire the right techniques and take care of your legs after the procedure is complete.
Steps
Part 1 of 3: Choosing the Right
Step 1. Use a women's specific razor - it features a rounded head and curved handle, designed to access the most difficult areas, such as the area behind the knees and ankles
Step 2. Choose a kit, equipped with a fixed handle and replaceable blade
This way you can buy a pack of refills once the blade wears out.
Although more expensive, this type of razor often has moisturizing or lubricating strips (for example based on vitamin E), excellent for sensitive skin
Step 3. Choose a disposable razor
It is recommended for those who do not have particularly sensitive skin or want to throw away the entire razor once it has lost the edge.
This type of product also has another advantage: it is cheaper
Step 4. Choose a multi-blade razor
This type of product is highly recommended, as razors that have only one blade tend to scratch the skin. One to three blades is the typical choice..
There are even razors with six blades! Try to figure out which one is best for your skin
Step 5. Buy a depilatory cream or gel
In order for the razor to glide easily on the skin, you need a product that creates foam. A depilatory cream or gel helps prevent classic irritation or post-shave pimples. Creams, in particular, are also effective in avoiding cutting yourself during the procedure.
- Don't want to buy a depilatory cream? Hair conditioner is a great alternative, much cheaper by the way.
- If you have sensitive skin, avoid hair removal creams containing alcohol, which dry out the skin.
Part 2 of 3: Adopting the Right Techniques
Step 1. Shave off at the end of the shower
Warm water softens the hair on the legs and opens the follicles, making it easier to shave. Shave after exposing your legs to hot water for about 10-15 minutes.
Step 2. Wash your legs with soap and water before you start shaving to prevent infections
Step 3. Apply a generous amount of hair removal cream to the entire leg with the help of your hands
Make sure you cover the area you want to shave well.
If you plan to thoroughly shave your legs, apply the depilatory cream with a shaving brush. By lifting the hair, it will promote a close shave
Step 4. Hold the razor at an angle of approximately 30 ° to the leg
You should be able to use it in comfort. Make sure you hold it with the handle facing your toes.
Step 5. The first time it is preferable to shave following the direction of hair growth, ie from top to bottom
Since the hairs will be longer, this movement helps prevent irritation.
- It is advisable to shave proceeding in the direction opposite to the growth of the hair, that is from the bottom upwards, only once the hair has become shorter.
- In case of sensitive skin it is always good to shave following the direction of hair growth, from top to bottom.
Step 6. Gently shave the knee and ankle area
These are the most difficult points to deal with the first time you shave. Go slowly and apply less pressure so you don't cut yourself.
Step 7. Rinse the razor every 2-3 strokes
If you continue to shave even though the blades are blocked by depilatory cream or hair, you are at greater risk of cutting yourself.
Step 8. When done, rinse your legs with cold water to close the pores
Part 3 of 3: Taking Care of Your Legs
Step 1. After hair removal, always apply a moisturizer or post-shave oil to keep your legs smooth and soften the hair
This way the skin will be less exposed to ingrown hairs and infections.
Step 2. If you ever get cut while shaving, you can easily fix it by using petroleum jelly
It is difficult to stop bleeding from razor cuts. However, you can do this by drying the affected area and dabbing with petroleum jelly.
Step 3. Treat irritation
If you find yourself with the classic pimples that form after shaving, take action immediately to treat them in order to prevent them from leaving scars. Apply a warm compress to the affected area, which is effective in soothing irritation due to ingrown hair.
Step 4. Replace blades regularly
You should do this as soon as you notice that they have lost the thread. It usually happens every 5-10 shaves. Using a blunt blade will irritate the skin.
Old blades tend to trap bacteria and cause infections more easily
Advice
- Before you start shaving your legs, talk to your mom or dad about it.
- Always apply a moisturizer after shaving.
