Shaving Using A Razor?
i’ve decided to switch to using a razor as i have been finding that waxing & hair removal cream takes up more time than i have, so i bought one of those gillete embrace razors.
as i’ve never used a razor before, i was wondering if anyone could give me any tips on how to get a nice smooth finish, & how to avoid cutting yourself! thanks 
July 24th, 2010 at 7:43 pm
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July 24th, 2010 at 10:46 pm
Rub soap where your shaving like your legs. Rub until the soap turns foamy then just take the razor & go from your ankle to your knee…do that all over. yupp, sometimes you will cut yourself..you dont feel it until after, but it doesn’t hurt,its like a paper cut. yupp make sure you use the soap..if you just use water then that’s how you’ll get cut. sometimes to make sure i get all the hairs i go over my leg again or whever i’m shaving again. but be careful, go softly
July 25th, 2010 at 3:45 am
Use a really nice, thick shaving gel.
Aveeno makes a good one that is unscented which is great for sensitive skin.
July 25th, 2010 at 8:49 am
I’ve been shaving since I was 16, it was one of the first things the British army taught me & demanded off me, I was shown how to do it with group of Boy Soldiers by a corporal….. didn’t I look cute in ‘73? http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a115/S…
OK,….Forget electric shavers they remain crap to this day.
Get yourself a really good wet shaver that will carry a triple blade, I use a Gillette Mach III, ask the pharmacist to show you.
NEVER buy those use once & dump disposable ones, some are truly awful, a rash can stick a long time.
Never rely on normal soap to shave with…. you’ll end up with a rash.
Always shave with warm water, it helps not to shave an area at once, if you come out a shower/bath great.
Otherwise wet once, come back a few minutes later & wet again & start.
Gels are much kinder to the skin than foam, also got to the chemist & ask especially for something for sensitive skin.
If you are shaving the pubes off ……I was one of many in a ships crew who had to do this on the Pacific after a pubic lice (crabs) outbreak ….take more care, it is so easy to get a rash.
Nude photography could have you believe it’s easy, it’s not.
Cut it short & soak well, all shaving should be done at 45 degrees WITH the GRAIN.
Go against the grain even in stubborn spots & you’ll end up taking to much top skin away & get sore….shaving removes dead skin on the surface by the way.
Look out for scabs, moles & spots, you’ll slice them tops off & thats a pain!
It might actually be best to have a friend helping, sticking to the ‘45 degrees with the grain rule’ can get difficult.
I think a lady would want to finish with a moisturiser.
Have fun!
July 25th, 2010 at 2:28 pm
i never used anything but a razor so pretty experienced.lol.u got a good razor by the way so theres a smaller chance of u cutting yourself compared to using cheap razors.start the ankle area & bring the razor up & down your leg in small gentle motion untill you feel comfortable to press a bit harder.and dont forget to keep your legs flat while doing around the knees as its a prone area for cutting yourself…oh yeah..dont forget the shaving cream
July 25th, 2010 at 5:47 pm
Well you should try to do it well your wet so in the bath or shower & it really helps if you just buy some shower gel (from the body shop is good) & put it on then shave it it will be more smooth!
July 25th, 2010 at 7:47 pm
Put a hot damp towel on the area you are about to shave for a couple of minutes, it soften the hairs.
Shave in the direction of the hair, never against.
Don’t buy cheap razors.
July 25th, 2010 at 11:29 pm
depends exactly where you are shaving really? warm water & foam will help
July 25th, 2010 at 11:39 pm
nice hot bath + shaving gel for sensitive skin + ladies gillette razor. Always change the head after 2 rounds of shaving & use a moisturiser with root killing agents in.
July 26th, 2010 at 3:15 am
As long as you lather up where you want to shave with soap / shower gel & press lightly along your skin you will be fine!
Don’t forget to moisturise afterwards!
July 26th, 2010 at 7:26 am
don’t do it in the shower, you’ll end up cutting yourself.
you don’t really need shaving cream, just use soap & the venus ones are- venus divine, i think?
July 26th, 2010 at 8:29 am
Use shaving cream or shaving gel it will help you avoid razor burn & irritation. Be careful & don’t press hard on the razor. And put lotion on your skin after shaving it will make it even softer.
July 26th, 2010 at 12:55 pm
Good foam & a sharp razor …..its much easier to get cut with a used razor
July 26th, 2010 at 6:50 pm
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July 26th, 2010 at 6:52 pm
Rub shaving foam on your leg & then run the razor along the area. For a closer shave run the razor against the direction the hair is pointing.
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