Q&A for How to Get Smooth Legs

Most big-name retailers sell shaving cream! Check in the beauty or personal grooming section of your nearest store. It’ll probably be near the disposable razors!

No! Depilatories (hair removal creams) are perfectly safe to use. However, if the cream ever stings or burns when you apply it to your skin, rinse it off right away.

Unfortunately, the results of shaving don’t last very long. If you’d like a long-term solution, try removing your hair with body wax. If you don’t mind spending a little extra money, laser hair removal and electrolysis are other options.

Exfoliation may be a good solution. Try dry brushing your skin once a day with a natural-bristled brush, and using a body scrub once or twice a week.

It’s best to exfoliate before you start shaving. This way, you’ll get rid of all the dead skin cells before you start tackling your leg hair. Exfoliating after shaving isn't a great idea, and will most likely cause irritation.

If you want a more permanent solution, consider getting laser hair removal.

Waxing is definitely an option! You can find at-home waxing kits online, or at many big-name retail stores or beauty supply shops. You can also get electrolysis—this is the only way to make your legs completely hair-free.

You can shave after exfoliating. Exfoliating can release ingrown hairs and remove skin build-up, which leads to a smoother shave. Just keep in mind that it might not be suitable for sensitive skin, since shaving is an exfoliation in itself.

It is different for different people, but usually between one and three days.

Clean the cut in cold water and put on a band-aid, as well as antibacterial cream if you have it.

Citrus juice of any kind can help reduce the pokeyness. Make sure to use some lotion or moisturizing oil on your legs daily. You can also try using hair conditioner on them in the shower.

That's because the hairs are already regrowing. Don't worry, it's normal.

Before applying body butter, apply chapstick or Vaseline and a deodorant to the shaven area. After that, apply as normal. To get rid of the bumps, apply Vaseline and keep them covered; they should fade.

You can exfoliate them with lotion, and make sure they're moist.

Try getting a wax; its effects will last much longer than a shave. You can also use a hair removal cream instead.

Moisturize your legs daily. You can even use hair conditioner on them when you shower.

Those are the hairs growing back in. You have a few options here. One of them is shaving daily (or however often is needed to remove them). Another is using a non-shaving hair removal method, such as Nair or waxing. These remove the hair completely, instead of trimming it, so it will be a while before they grow back in.

If you shave, shave in both directions (up and down). Try to put lotion on every day after and before showers. Replace your razor blade every 10 or so uses.

You could try shaving a little slower. Use lotion or change your shaving cream to one for sensitive skin.

Yes, it can be the most painful option of all. As mentioned in the title "laser" hair removal, laser beams are being shot at your legs or area where the hair is being removed to dissolve the hair and hair follicle.

Some bumps can't be fixed. If they are red and at the base of the hair follicle, it is quite likely to be keratosis pilaris. This is a skin condition, and it just means that your body produces excess amounts of keratin.

Try a hair removal cream like Nair or Veet.

Veet Hair Removal will work in the same amount of time as other hair removal creams. It will certainly take longer to grow back then shaving, but if you're worried about it growing back too quickly, you can always try laser hair removal.

Make sure you're not allergic to your lotion. If that's not the case, you need to use a shaving lotion for sensitive skin or look for a gentler razor. It helps to apply an aloe lotion after shaving as well.

There is no particular brand that is better than other brands. Venus and Gillette are great brands, but you can try out several and find what works best for you/ what your preference is.

Hair does not grow back thick after shaving. Fresh hair is sharp and appears thick, but after time it goes back to it normal, so just give it time.

Try going over your legs more than once to make sure you get every hair. Make sure you have a good razor to get a nice, close shave. Make sure you are using shaving cream also, and if these don't work, try exfoliating before and even after shaving to remove dead skin cells. This will result in soft, smooth legs. Don't forget to put a good quality lotion or body butter on your legs after you're done.

Yes, you can put it all over your legs to help keep them moisturized.

Maybe your legs are dry. You should try light, daily exfoliation in the shower, and moisturize immediately after.

It is probably razor burn, so be sure to use shaving cream next time. A new razor could help, too.