When you have a cute new black miniskirt or mini dress but your legs are hairy, of course your appearance will be ruined. Do you want to shave your legs and make them smooth and silky? So start with Step 1 to get those super sexy, smooth and flawless legs that people will notice.
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Part 1 of 3: Preparing Your Feet
Step 1. Start with a shower
Make sure you use warm water to open the pores, which will give you a cleaner shave. Avoid using hot water as it will dry out your skin and increase your risk of shaving rashes. Take a shower as usual, so that the hair on your feet becomes soft.
Give your feet a full 5 minutes to soak up the hydration. So, get on with your routine, shampooing, using conditioner, and washing your feet last. And if your bathroom doesn't have a good foothold to support your feet, get out there and start shaving while your feet are still wet
Step 2. Exfoliate your feet
Use a loofah and an exfoliating cream to remove dead skin cells and straighten your leg hair. This is very important, because exfoliating reduces the chances of hair growing into the skin. Exfoliating will also help make your skin cleaner and your leg hair more visible so you can have a clean shave.
You can use an exfoliating soap or, if you're creative, you can make your own sugar scrub! Just rub it on your feet and rinse
Step 3. Apply shaving cream
Spray a glob on your hands and rub it on your feet as if you were using shampoo. Make sure to cover every section, down to the ankles. Rub lightly. A thick layer will clog your razor.
- If you don't have shaving cream, you can use soap, conditioner, shampoo, or body wash. However, shaving cream is still the best, especially the type of cream that contains moisturizers such as aloe or jojoba. Liquid body wash is great for reducing cuts and scrapes, but lotion is better for hydrating.
- The only reason you shouldn't use shaving cream is if it's already in your razor. If not, you should, should, and should use knife protection for your skin.
Part 2 of 3: Shaving Your Feet
Step 1. Use a new razor to shave your legs
A regular razor can still be used up to 5 times, depending on how you care for it. However, the best shaving results are obtained using a completely new razor.
- Shave your feet in an upward direction, against the direction of hair growth, for a clean shave. To reduce the risk of red bumps and rashes, shave in the direction of hair growth. Shave a little at a time, as the razor will be ineffective if you shave a lot at once.
- Rinse the razor under running water after each shave. Be sure to shave the ankles and heels, adding more shaving cream for these difficult areas.
Step 2. Rinse your feet with cold water
Cold water will close the pores (this also applies to the hair on the head). Pat your feet dry with a towel, being careful not to rub too hard.
Check your feet again. If there is an unshaven area, repeat and shave right away. Don't let you discover unshaven hair when you're about to go out
Step 3. Apply the lotion thickly
Use a thick moisturizer like body butter if you have very dry skin. Rub in generous amounts, focusing on the ankles and knees one more time to keep those areas soft. This stage is also not to be missed, you just used a knife for your feet! Give your feet moisture back by applying lotion.
Part 3 of 3: Exploring Alternative Methods
Step 1. Try waxing
While shaving is more painful than shaving (unless you're hurting a lot), the results will last much longer. Your feet will be smooth for a few weeks. This cannot be achieved by shaving. If you find shaving boring, waxing is the best option for you.
- This is the good news! Many women say it will get less and less painful the more you do it. So, just be brave, it will be worth it later.
- Want to save more? Make your own sugar wax and wax it at home!
Step 2. Experiment with depilatory cream
Technology is getting better and better and, fortunately, hair removal creams too. In the past, creams like this smelled awful like stale food in a broken and ineffective refrigerator. Now there are creams that smell like flower gardens and make your hair fall down to the roots. And it's much cheaper than waxing at the salon!
If your skin is sensitive, don't use this method. There are harsh chemicals that remove your hair, which is definitely not good for sensitive skin
Step 3. Invest in an electric shaver
The price is a little expensive and the use is a little painful, but this can be an alternative. An electric shaver is a device that pulls a large amount of hair down to the roots, like a pair of large, highly effective tweezers. And because the hair is pulled at the roots, your legs will be smoother for a longer time than shaving.
Step 4. If you really want to get rid of leg hair, try laser hair removal
If none of these options appeal to you and you have a bunch of money to spend, why not try laser hair removal? Sometimes this is painful and usually takes more than one round, but imagine that you don't need to shave anymore. The joy!
Sometimes the results aren't always permanent, you may have to come back for repairs, much like taking your car to a repair shop. While this method sounds magical, there are drawbacks to consider before taking action. Talk to your dermatologist first
Tips
- Shave with conditioner. Believe it or not, it will make your feet smoother!
- If you don't have shaving cream, use conditioner. The conditioner is just as good.
- If you have very dry feet, you will need to moisturize them first. Otherwise, when the leg hair begins to grow back, it will feel rough and uncomfortable.
- Use baby oil for a smooth, radiant look.
- Just relax and don't rush, so that the results are not chaotic.
- If you cut yourself while shaving, try applying an antiseptic lotion or cream to make it heal faster.
- Baby lotion can also be used after shaving, leaving your feet smooth and smoothing leg hair as it grows back.
- Be careful around the ankles and knees. These sections are uneven and difficult to shave. We recommend that you use cream for these parts.
- Never use a dull razor. A dull razor causes friction and will cause red bumps after shaving.
- If you don't have shaving cream, use baby oil when shaving your legs.
- When shaving, shave upwards to trim the hair. Then, shave downwards so that the hair grows back properly.
- Try using Coco Butter Cream. It smells good and is great for moisturizing your skin.
- If you use an oil-based sugar scrub, rinse well to remove any excess sugar and shaving residue, your feet will be very soft. Brown sugar scrubs smell good too, and you can use massage oil, coconut oil, or whatever you like.
- In addition to shaving cream, you can use conditioner and then moisturize. This will make your feet smoother and softer.
- Make sure your exfoliating lotion contains solid beads, bursting beads and moisture beads don't really matter.
- If you cut yourself while shaving, apply lip balm to the cut.
- If you're not very good at shaving your knees and you often hurt yourself, try using a cream like Veet for smooth, scuff-free results and no short hair left over from shaving!
- Try not to shave your legs for 2 weeks, when you shave, it will be smoother.
- For those who are just trying it for the first time, try shaving, but there are downsides such as hair growing back or short hair that is not beautiful, you may want to try waxing. Gather your courage and make a pact today, you won't regret it. You'll have smooth, silky feet that last for four months. No more hassles with razors in the bathroom.
- Usually, the more expensive the razor, the better the results. Think about whether the extra cost is worth it.
Warning
- Don't shave when your feet are dry. This is very harmful to your skin and will cause more scratches if you don't use soap or shaving cream. It's also possible that a pimple-like bump will grow on the skin you shave.
- Sharp new razors work best. Do not use a razor that is dull and rusty. Dull razors require more pressure, more likely to cut.
- It's also said that if you're used to shaving, hair removal creams will be uncomfortable, cause redness and, depending on the person, a rash. After using it for a while, the redness will stop, but this transition will go away more easily with waxing.
- Be careful using hair removal cream. Half of the composition of hair removal products can repair skin damage caused by hair removal agents.
