How do I Remove Hair and Get Smooth Skin Quickly?

Choose a quality razor for shaving to avoid cuts and razor burn.

There are many ways to get smooth hairless skin, including waxing, plucking, laser removal and depilatories that dissolve the hair. Shaving is by far the fastest and cheapest way to get smooth skin, although it only lasts for one to three days. Smooth skin is an ideal in the Western culture for women's legs and underarms; men's faces, chests and backs; and for some athletes, such as swimmers.

Things You'll Need

• Shower
• Soap or shaving cream
• Razor
• Moisturizing lotion

Instructions

1. Clean skin in the shower. Water softens the skin and allows the razor to remove the hair close to the skin.

2. Apply soap or shaving cream to the skin. This lubricates the blade of the razor and holds the hair away from the skin for a closer cut.

3. Use the razor as recommended by the manufacturer. Typically, hair is shaved in the opposite direction of hair growth, but if ingrown hairs occur, shave in the same direction as the hair growth. Pull loose skin tight before shaving to avoid nicks and cuts.

4. Rinse skin completely after shaving, and pat it dry with a towel.

5. Apply a skin moisturizer to soften the freshly shaved skin.

Tips & Warnings

• Use rubbing alcohol to disinfect any cuts or nicks, and cover them with a bandage to keep dirt from causing an infection.

References

• Kids Health: Getting Rid of Hair