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What is the best way to shave body hair?

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Juan Sabino is a Professional Barber and the Owner of Juan's Barber Shop, a barbershop based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Juan has over 20 years of male grooming experience and over eight years of professional barber experience. He specializes in combovers, barber fades, and tapers and is focused on improving men's overall wellness.

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Make sure you shave with the grain of your hair so you don't irritate your skin.

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What is the best way to shave body hair?

Juan Sabino
Professional Barber
Juan Sabino is a Professional Barber and the Owner of Juan's Barber Shop, a barbershop based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Juan has over 20 years of male grooming experience and over eight years of professional barber experience. He specializes in combovers, barber fades, and tapers and is focused on improving men's overall wellness.

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Before you shave, take a hot shower to help open up your pores and clean off any dead skin.

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Are men allowed to shave their body?

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Of course!

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When you talk about shaving the butt, do you also recommend of shaving the hole area? Or only the exterior part of the butt?

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If you feel comfortable shaving the hole, go right ahead.

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Can body shaving reduce sweating?

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Yes, shaving will reduce some sweating.

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How often do guys need to shave their private areas, and at what age should they start?

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Puberty strikes at different ages, but there is no minimum age for shaving: you can start whenever you begin feeling uncomfortable with the pubic hair. Once a week should do the trick if you want to be smooth all the time.

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If I shave will it grow back thicker?

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No.

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Are you sure that it is legal for men to shave their body?

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You should check your local laws if you think that it might be illegal.

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Can I get pubic hair on my penis?

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Yes. It usually grows up to a quarter of the length of the shaft starting at the base.

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Should I shave my body hair as a male teenager?

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If you want to, you can. It is important for you to feel comfortable with yourself.

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Can we remove leg hair with body groomer?

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You can remove leg hair with an electric body groomer shaving device. However, if your hair is very long, you'll probably want to use a trimmer first.

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I can't grow a beard. Is something wrong with me?

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No, nothing is wrong with you. Some people just don't have the genetics to grow a beard.

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How would I shave between my butt cheeks?

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Carefully and with a mirror. I would recommend getting that area waxed by a professional; it might hurt, but not as much as a razor cut would.

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Will my hair grow back after I shave it off?

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Yes, it will grow back.

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How can I find help in shaving the hard to reach places on my body?

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Ask your romantic partner or a friend you feel very comfortable with. You could also go to a professional and get waxed.

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How do I tell my parents I need to shave?

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I would talk to the parent you are more comfortable with and simply explain that you are maturing and you'd like to learn how to manage your body hair. Ask them to help you pick out a suitable razor, and if you have any specific questions about shaving, bring these up.

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Would waxing slow down my pubic hair growth?

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No. it will not. However, since the hair is being pulled from the root, it will take longer to grow back, whereas shaving only takes the hair off the surface of the skin.

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How fast does pubic hair grow?

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It really depends on the individual person.

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Should I use hair removal creams?

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I believe hair removal creams should be a last resort since they can cause burning and skin irritation. I would try shaving first, then waxing, and then hair removal cream.

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Is shaving painful for the skin? Does the skin gets darker after shaving?

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Shaving is not painful when the correct steps are taken to avoid nicks and cuts, such as the steps mentioned above. The skin doesn't get darker from shaving but due to no hair coverage you could get a tan more easily.

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I am a trans woman (male to female), should I still use this guide considering my physique is that of a man?

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If these steps work for you, then go right ahead. If something works for you and you are comfortable with it, do it! Articles written for women or men on wikiHow are sort of like pink screwdrivers or "man sized" Kleenex - they work for everyone, it's just some people feel more comfortable with the stereotypical option!

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Every time I shave it becomes red and super irritating against my clothing. How can I prevent this?

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Wear loose-fitting clothing, like boxer shorts and a lightweight tracksuit. Try to avoid shaving your body hair if you have to be somewhere else in a hurry. Always moisturise after you shave your body and if you aren't going anywhere, wear a cotton bathrobe.

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What way or direction should I shave in. I did it opposite of my hairs direction. Now it hurts. Is what I'm doing wrong?

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If this is happening, then you are shaving against the grain. To reduce likelihood of irritation, shave with the grain, that is, in the direction the hair grows. For optimal results, make a pass with the grain, then lather up again and make another pass against the grain - the direction you feel resistance.

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