How to Shave Arms

People shave body hair for many reasons. It may be for aesthetic purposes, athletic reasons, sex appeal or you may just be really hairy. The arms are one of the many areas of the body that contain a lot of hair. Follow these steps to learn how to shave your arms.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Decide on the type of razor to use when you shave your arms. Whether you choose a disposable or electric razor, keep quality in mind. A bargain razor can nick or cut you which may result in scarring or difficulty shaving the next time around.

2. Soak your arms in warm water for ten minutes. This will soften the hair and open up the follicles. The hair will stand up resulting in a smoother shave and less wear on the razor.

3. Apply a thick layer of shaving cream to your arms. Allow it to sit for five minutes to soften the hair and skin and prevent razor burn. If you use an electric razor, make sure it is water resistant before you use shaving cream.

4. Pull the skin on the arms tightly with your non-dominant hand if you shave someone else's arms, and use your dominant hand to shave. If you shave your own arms, you will need to shave the opposite arm with your dominant hand and vice versa.

5. Shave with light pressure in the direction of hair growth. Keep the razor at a 30-degree angle to your arms. Proceed to shave slowly and lightly, especially around the elbows.

6. Rinse the arms and pat them dry. Apply a dry or sensitive skin lotion to the arms to prevent redness and irritation.

Tips & Warnings

• Disposable razors work best for shaving arms. Arm hair gets very thick, especially on men, and can cause an electric razor to clog up.
• Never use a straight razor to shave your arms. There are too many contours in your arms putting you at risk for a bad cut.