How to Shave Knees

Shaving legs is a daily ritual for many women, but knee shaving carries the risk of a shaving rash or nicks and cuts from maneuvering over bumpy bones. Learn how to shave your knees without getting all cut up or developing irritation from a shaving rash.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Disposable razor with lubricating strip
• Shaving cream or gel
• Warm shower or bath

1. 
   Bony Knees Can be Hard to Protect

   Soak the legs and knees in warm water so that there are no goosebumps on the legs. Shaving knees with goose bumps (also called goose pimples) can lead to rash or irritation.

2. 
   Shaving Knees Doesn't Have to Hurt

   Soak the razor in warm water to activate the lubricating strip. When this strip gets wet, it leaves behind nourishing residue that follows the blade closely to prevent razor burn.

3. 
   Summer Shorts Make Your Knees Show

   Slather a hand full of shaving cream or shave gel onto the knee. Work on shaving one knee at a time, so your shaving cream or gel doesn't get rinsed away.

4. 
   Smoothe Legs Make a Difference

   Place the razor onto the surface of the knee and slowly draw it downward, in the direction of hair growth. Going against the grain can cause sensitive skin to become irritated.

5. Rinse the knees and legs with warm water to remove the shaving cream or gel.

Tips & Warnings

• Keep your knees bent so that the skin stays tight over the bones.
• Use small strokes over the bones so that you don't nick the skin.
• Do not use soap after shaving your knees.