Each girl tries to carefully monitor her appearance. Hairstyle, manicure, pedicure, makeup, hair removal and depilation are almost daily rituals performed by the fair sex. I propose to devote today's article to the question of how to shave legs correctly at home.
Among the methods for removing hair on the legs, two main methods are distinguished: epilation and depilation. They should be distinguished. Epilation is the complete removal of the hairline, including the hair roots. Allocate wax, laser and photoepilation. Depilation involves the elimination of the visible part of the hair, i.e. without root removal. The most popular hair removal method is to shave your legs.
Depilation is very convenient in that it can be carried out independently at home. Special knowledge and skills are not required for this. But, nevertheless, some safety rules should be adhered to, plus common mistakes should be avoided. Consider the algorithm how to shave your legs with a machine so that the skin is smooth and no irritation appears.
Before shaving your legs, you need to decide on a "tool" - a razor. They are disposable and reusable. Disposable machines are designed for a maximum of 3 uses, in reusable machines - do not forget to regularly change cartridges. The basic rule is: the blade must be sharp and without damage. If you are faced with the choice of whether it is better to shave your legs - with a machine tool or an electric razor, give preference to the second option. A good and well-chosen electric shaver reduces the risk of irritation.
Following the choice of the machine is the choice of shaving products. In no case do not use soap for this purpose, it dries the skin. If you don’t have your own gel, lotion or scum, borrow a shaving product from your husband, brother, dad.
Starting the depilation process, women often think about how to shave their legs: from below, against hair growth, or from above, in the direction of hair growth? The first method, of course, is more effective, but often girls in one area are held with a machine several times, which causes skin irritation. In addition, this method promotes hair regrowth, especially if your hair is tough. Therefore, it is recommended to shave your legs in the direction of hair growth, and not against it.
How to shave your legs finished, do not rush to wipe them with a towel. Rinse them with warm water to rinse hair and shaving residue, and then immediately apply cream or aftershave. If you don’t have one, any moisturizer will work , which will help relieve irritation and soothe the skin.
The basic rules for how to shave your legs correctly:
- do not rush when shaving your legs, in a hurry you can, firstly, injure yourself, and secondly, you will not achieve the desired result;
- do not shave your legs, if the skin is sore or irritated, you can only aggravate the situation;
- take a shower or bath before the depilation process;
- as mentioned earlier, it is necessary to apply the cream after shaving to still wet skin;
- do not use a dull razor or blade;
- if you are going to the beach, it’s better to shave your legs 10-12 hours before the irritation has passed, and water procedures and sun baths will not cause an allergic reaction. After shaving, the skin of the legs is very sensitive;
- it is better to shave legs in the morning and not in the evening, because it is in the morning that the skin is sufficiently elastic, which improves the razor's glide;
- during depilation do not be lazy to rinse the machine regularly;
- do not abuse soap as a shaving agent.
Do not be alarmed if, following all the rules after shaving, the legs turn red - this is a protective reaction of the body to external stimuli. Initially, the hairline is used to adapt the skin to temperature extremes. By removing the hair on the legs, you are depriving the skin of protection, which is why redness appears. In 2-2.5 hours everything will pass.