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7 Hacks To Getting Smooth Legs After Shaving

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Beauty & Health

7 Hacks To Getting Smooth Legs After Shaving

February 28, 2017

While some of us are all right with not removing the hair on our legs (and that’s perfectly fine), others prefer to show off their hairless legs and resort to the most convenient method of hair removal – shaving.

But while it is an easy and pretty effective way of removing hair, it also leads to other problems, including bumps, ingrown hair and even razor cuts. The good news is, with these tips, you can get smooth, hairless hair for date nights.

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7 Hacks To Getting Smooth Legs After Shaving
1. Avoid Shaving Early In The Morning
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Waiting till the end of a warm shower to shave means the hairs are going to be much softer and easier to shave, which is easier on the skin as well.

The heat and steam also opens your pores, making it easier to get a close shave. Avoid cold showers or shaving when your legs have raised goosebumps that can give way to permanent razor bumps.

2. Exfoliate Beforehand
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It’s rare we have the time for a good scrub in the morning, so shaving at night is preferable (plus, it’s more difficult to shave with any accuracy when you’re feeling cold and bleary in the morning).

A good exfoliating session lifts the hairs you want to shave if any of them might be ingrown or covered by dead skin cells, and preps your skin for the smoothest possible shave.

3. Change Blades Frequently
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Sometimes we can’t help it, especially if we’ve run out of spare blades and forgotten to stock up on new ones.

But that doesn’t change the fact that nothing gives you a smoother and closer shave than a brand new set of blades. It also stands to reason that a better quality razor will always be kinder to your skin than a cheap disposable one.

4. Alternate Between Shaving Spots
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There’s something satisfying about shaving in long perfect lines that cut through all the shaving foam, but you might find that the razor ends up missing some hairs and that you’ve got to go over the same area a few times.

The trick to getting the best shave with the least amount of razor burn is shaving in shorter strokes and making sure to rinse the blade in between. Rinsing the blade with warm or hot water will also make the shave smoother.

5. Don't Go Against The Grain
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Sometimes we wait ages to shave and get to the stage where the hairs have gotten quite long. If you’ve been there and experienced any snagging of hair on the razor, you’ll know that longer and coarser hair is more prone to snagging, especially if your razor isn’t at its sharpest. Y

ou want to shave in the same direction as the hair growth first to get rid of most of the hair, and then against the grain to clean up.

6. Don't Shave With Soap
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Shaving cream or gel isn’t a superfluous product marketed to get you to spend more money. Shaving with plain water is a complete no-no to begin with, and most body soaps are too drying on your skin and don’t provide enough of a protective slip between the razor and your skin.

Investing in a good shaving gel or cream will give you a great layer of lather that improves the quality of your shave, with some formulas even being designed for sensitive skin. You can use a thicker hair conditioner in a pinch as it has enough glide to it, but avoid body soaps and shampoos. 

7. Moisturise After
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Moisturising your legs after you shave them can help prevent ingrown hairs and skin irritation.

Avoid fragrances or sprays containing alcohol immediately as the astringent can sting on sensitive shaved skin, but a gentle moisturiser shouldn’t give you any issues.

Besides, no one wants to have dry scaly skin on their legs!

Text: Alyssa Dhaliwal/HerWorldPlus

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