5 Shaving Tips For Smoother Legs
The struggles with how to get a smooth shave on the legs can be equally as daunting as it for a facial shave — and there are quite possibly thousands of tips out there about how to do it. One thing we’ve learned about the art and practice of getting a smooth shave on your legs is that you can only trust your own body to know what’s best. We’ve compiled a list of five key steps all specific to getting smooth legs with a razor.
Get Rid Of The Dead (Skin)
Exfoliating as part of your regular shaving regimen can be helpful in the pursuit of smooth legs. All that dead skin can clog up your hair follicles. We recommend exfoliating once or twice a week, depending on the process you use and how sensitive your skin is. Do it just enough to keep the healthy process going of replacing old skin cells with fresh new ones. Just be sure to go gently and moisturise afterwards.
Do It In The Shower/Bath … Last
Taking a razor to your legs is a no-brainer in the shower or bath, but many people tackle it too soon in the process. Extra time in the warmth and steam can help soften your hair and open your hair follicles to ensure a more precise shave. But don’t wait too long. Prune-y, wrinkly skin is not a recipe for a smooth shave.
Don’t Make It Hot
You should also make sure you don’t bathe in water that’s too hot. According to dermatologists long exposure to hot water can irritate your skin, particularly if you already have dry skin. So keep your bathing sessions short and sweet in pursuit of the smooth.
Keep It Light
When it’s time to actually shave, don’t forget the shaving cream, first of all. Also, in addition to using a fresh sharp razor (whether multi- or single-blade), use short, light strokes with your blade. A well-weighted razor will help with that — it lets the razor put the pressure on your skin and hair, not your hand. If you’re shaving all the way down your leg, that stroke is too long.
Go With The Grain (And Then Against)
Most shaving experts recommend shaving with the grain of your hair first. Use your hand to judge how closely the shave results feel, and then if you want to get the closest shave possible, you can follow up by shaving against the grain to trim that hair down to the lowest level possible.
Do It at Night
Turns out night time is the right time for picking up the razor if you want the smoothest shave possible. While you sleep your legs swell up a bit and the what hair is left on your shaved legs will retract a bit, leaving that smooth feeling you seek.
Again, by all means, follow our sage advice to keep your legs feeling and looking smooth, but pay attention to how your body reacts to any potentially irritating regime. If you don’t like the results — especially if your skin reacts badly — try changing one step first, then another, until you become a true smooth operator.
