Leg shaving: valuable lesson

Mainly I like to shave in the tub. Because my hair doesn't grow back all that quickly, I can get away with only doing it once a week or so. So I sit in a bath for a while, letting my skin drink in the moisture, and then loofa, and then shave, always with some form of cream unless I'm just going over an area to catch a couple pesky stray hairs that were missed in the first pass. I was trying a 5 blade Gillette, but found it was too much and I was getting more cuts, so I've reverted to my old 3 blade sensor.

Oh, sort of on topic: I just picked up this shaving soap from Lush called D'fluff. It's kinda pricey, so I'm only going to use it on my face, but omg, I love it. Smells nice, and makes my face feel super smooth!

 

Hm, I always manage to cut myself no matter which way I do it. :lol:

 

I shaved for the first time today and damn does it feel great! Seriously, I feel awesome. I kind of just went all over though It's all a little uneven, but I didn't shave anywhere visual so whatever. I'm still trying to figure it all out.

 

I have to use nair or an electric trimmer, I get severe razor burn every time I try to shave.

 

Nair does tend to smell a little chemical-y, and it does burn if you leave it on for too long. But only if you leave it on too long. Oh, and if you have any open cuts/scrapes/etc, don't get it anywhere near them. That hurts like a bitch.
Otherwise, it does tend to get the job done, and from what I've seen, the results last a little longer than with shaving.

 

Both my partner and I shave upward. Did you use soap or some kind of lubricating something?

Also, it's possible to get folliculitis from shaving...little bumps and burning can indicate just that. If it continues or gets worse, talk to your doctor.

 

I've always shaved both down and up, kind of like erasing the hair off my body. The only times I get anything bad is when I get way too OCD about it, and I cut deeper than any human should :/

 

^This.

I've used waxing pads and tried gels, but old fashioned always worked best for me.

 

same :lol: i'm too clumsy for razors.

 

Up myself, better shave also I use shampoo or body wash, works great but use a new rasor

 

Shaving tips
1. Use a men's razor.(Women's always shred/gash my legs.) Buy a good brand not generic.
2. Shave after you've been in the shower for a bit.
3 use body wash/shaving cream
4. Shave up slowly . Not too much pressure.

 

Whenever i shave my legs they always have little short bristly hairs and it feels like sandpaper