How to Shave Your Legs to Stay Smooth

Shaving cream helps you get the closest possible shave.

Keeping your legs smooth and stubble-free can be quite the task. Shaving is the hair removal method of choice for many women. Shave efficiently and effectively to keep your legs smooth and soft for as long as possible.

Things You'll Need

• Disposable razor
• Exfoliant
• Shaving cream
• Lotion

Instructions

1. Change your razor frequently. Choose a high-quality disposable razor. Moisture strips can help protect your delicate legs from nicks, cuts and burns.

2. Wet the skin of both legs to soften the hair.

3. Scrub your legs gently with an exfoliant to remove the surface layer of dead skin cells. Rinse well.

4. Smooth a thick layer of shaving cream over the skin you will be shaving. Men's or women's shaving cream will work equally well. In a pinch, you can use hair conditioner instead.

5. Sweep the razor in long strokes from your ankle to your knee. Take your time and be careful. Shaving against the growth pattern of the hair will allow for a close, clean shave.

6. Rinse the razor under running water after each stroke. Rinse your legs when you have shaved them fully.

7. Moisturize your legs with lotion before drying them.

References

• "211 Things a Clever Girl Can Do"; Bunty Cutler; 2008