How to Shave Sexy Legs
No matter how shapely and toned your legs are, they won't be sexy if they are covered in hair. Sexy legs have smooth, hairless skin. There are many ways to remove hair from your legs, but shaving is the most common, easiest and quickest choice. Read on to learn more. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Buy shaving cream and a razor from the drugstore. Most shaving creams are comparable, but choose a quality razor with multiple blades, at least one moisturizing strip and an easy to hold handle. Cheap razors are more likely to nick your skin as you shave.
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Sit or stand in a warm bath or shower for several minutes before beginning to shave. The warm water will help soften and loosen the hair on your legs.
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Wash your legs with soap before you begin shaving. This will help prevent any infection if you happen to cut yourself while shaving.
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Prop one leg up on the side of the bathtub or in another area so that you can reach your leg more easily. Try to keep your leg out of the water as you shave.
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Squeeze shaving cream into your hand and lather the area on your leg you want to shave. The more hair you remove the sexier your leg will look, so don't stop until you reach the hip.
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Position the razor flat against your skin at the bottom of your leg. Pull slowly up towards your knee, maintaining even pressure and contact throughout the stroke. You don't need to press the razor down very hard, as the blades will do most of the work.
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Rinse hair and shaving cream off the blade when you finish each stroke.
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Continue to shave the entire leg in the same direction. Shaving against hair growth will give you the closest shave--the goal for sexy looking legs.
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Rinse leg when finished shaving.
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Repeat steps 3 through 9 for the opposite leg.
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Pat legs dry with a clean towel. Skin is sensitive after shaving, and rubbing them with the towel can cause irritation.
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Moisturize legs with a good lotion or cream after shaving. Shaving exfoliates the skin and causes dryness. The best looking legs have healthy, moist skin.
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Tips & Warnings
Replace blades on razors frequently and only use disposable razors 2 or 3 times. Sharp blades are required for a close shave and are safer than dull blades.
Throw away razors that have mildew or bacteria growing on them. If you should cut yourself with such a razor, you could get a nasty infection.
Use caution when shaving around the knee and ankle areas, as these joints are irregularly shaped and prone to nicks.
Dot nicks and cuts with a tiny piece of toilet paper to curb the bleeding. Don't forget to remove it before you go out--toilet papered legs are not sexy.
