How to Shave Legs With an Electric Shaver

Shaving your legs with an electric shaver keeps them smooth and hair-free.

While there are a variety of methods to remove leg hair, including shaving with a razor, waxing, hair removal cream and even laser hair removal, shaving your legs with an electric shaver still remains a common method. The first electric razor patent was filed by the inventor Col. Jacob Schick in 1928, which changed the face of shaving forever. Although shaving legs didn't come into vogue until much later, having the electric shaver made it seamless. With a few simple tips, shaving your legs with an electric shaver will be quick and hassle-free.

Things You'll Need

• Shaving cream

Instructions

1. Soak in a hot bath or take a hot shower to open the pores in the skin and make the hair you are about to shave softer.

2. Apply shaving cream to the leg you are about to shave.

3. Shave from bottom to top, using small strokes. Go slowly to ensure you get all the hair, but don't go over one area too many times because you might irritate the skin.

4. Rinse thoroughly when the shaving is completed on both legs.

5. Apply moisturizer to your legs after shaving to soothe the skin and seal in moisture.

Tips & Warnings

• Use a razor that is intended for wet and dry use if you plan to shave in the shower or bath.

References

• Velvet Dragon: Shave