Tips for Leg Shaving

Leg shaving is easy, painless and inexpensive method of hair removal. Leg shaving is very common in women but in men cyclists, swimmers or body builders do leg waxing preferably. If leg shaving is not carried out properly then it may give rise to pain, red bumps, cuts, nicks and irritation. To avoid this harmful effects proper precautions are required. Various leg shaving tips are described for smooth leg shaving. These tips are obtained by general observation.

Preparation Tips for Leg Shaving

• Use a sharp razor having a flexible head for leg shaving.
  
• To remove dead skin do exfoliation of your leg before shaving.
  
• Change the razor blades frequently to get close shave every time.
  
• Take warm water bath before shaving so that opening of pores might happen.
  
• If your skin is more sensitive then buy special formulated shaving cream for sensitive skin.

Care Tips During Shaving

1. Prefer high quality razors, shaving gel or cream.
   
2. Apply thick layer of shaving cream to produce enough lubrication so that chances of cuts will reduced.
   
3. Start shaving from bottom of the leg i.e. from ankles and then move upward in the opposite direction of hair growth.
   
4. Go slowly in the area of ankles and knees because there are more chances for cuts and nicks.
   
5. Keep razor wet during whole process and rinse it between each strokes.

After Care Leg Shaving Tips

• Rub piece of ice slightly on legs after shaving.
  
• Apply good after shave lotion to maintain smoothness and moisturization of skin.
  
• Touch lightly to injury if any with the help of styptic pencile or tissue paper to stop bleeding.
  
• Stay away from chlorinated and salt water for few hours after shaving because chemicals in it may creates itchiness and rashes.

Don’ts for Leg Shaving

1. Following are points you should avoid for best leg waxing.
   
2. If razor becomes rusty don’t use it at any condition.
   
3. Don’t not use face razor or female razor for men's leg shaving.
   

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Health Tip

The presence of coarse hair on the upper lip, chin and cheek is a common problem in women. It needs to be medically investigated to rule out an underlying cause (e.g. polycystic ovarian syndrome). Excess hair can be removed by various methods that include shaving, tweezing, waxing, chemical depilation and electrolysis.