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If I shave my leg's with soap, how long will it take to grow back?

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It makes no difference. If you shave your legs with soap, it will take the same time that it takes to grow back when shaved with shaving cream.

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Can I use my aftershave balm as shaving lotion?

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You could, but it would not work as well as the other suggestions.

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Can I use shampoo for shaving my beard?

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I think you can. I used it for shaving my pubic hair and it felt great afterward.

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Is it good to use body lotion before shaving?

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Yes, that helps your skin.

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Will these tips work for women, as well?

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Yes. They should work for anybody.

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What hair removal cream for legs should I use, for men?

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The same as for women, there are no sex-specific hair removal requirements, hairs on legs grow and respond the same whatever your sex. If you don't like the smell (and who does, it stinks), then wash it off properly, as you should do anyway. Don't get hung up on the packaging, any hint it's for women only is nonsense.

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Which way do I shave my armpits?

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Armpit hair grows in a spiral. Its best to shave in an 'X' direction.

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Can I use body lotion while using a razor for shaving?

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Yes, you can, this works well for lubrication.

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I lather my armpits with soap always, but when I shave (carefully), I will sometimes cut myself or it won't be a close shave, no matter how hard I try. Any tips?

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Yes. Try a thin razor, then wet your armpits in the shower.

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What oil should I use for my genitals after shaving?

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If anything I would use baby oil, but you don't have to apply oil to your genitals after shaving if you don't want to.

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I've heard you can use bar soap to shave. How do I do this?

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Just wet the soap and then put it on where you want to shave. A more effective option is conditioner if you do not have shaving cream.

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What do you mean by "always shave with the grain"?

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"Always shave with the grain" means that you should shave in the same direction that your hair points.

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Can you shave with shaving cream?

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Yes, shaving cream is designed for you to shave. The options listed in the article are alternatives to shaving cream if you don't have access to it.

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What do I do if I have really dry skin and it is hard to shave all the hair off?

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Try to apply lotion/moisturizer to your skin often to soften it. This is healthy for your skin and will make it softer and moisturized.

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After shaving, I occasionally get some pimple-like growth. And during shaving there was no cut. What could possibly cause that?

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Ingrown hairs are common with shaving, especially for the pelvic/ labia area. The skin does not need to be cut for this to happen; in fact, that would be the exact opposite of an ingrown hair follicle. Wet a folded up washcloth with the hottest water you can stand on your hands. Keep folded. Lay the cloth on your privates where the ingrown hairs are... if too hot, remove immediately and let cool for a minute. Try again. Leave on for 10 minutes, then take it away. If not used near your vagina, you can use ichthyol ointment (drawing salve) that's available at nearly all pharmacies. Put a small dab on any ingrown hair. Wear old undies; ointment will stain.

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Should we exfoliate before or after shaving?

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It could be either and it could be both. It might depend on your preferences and how your body reacts to it, but it would be best to start out with exfoliating after shaving so you don’t dry out your skin.

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Is it okay to just use water for shaving? What would happen because it was my first time I only used water and the shaving tool. Will that have a negative effect?

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It might be okay. I’ve sometimes done it when I run out of shaving cream, but it also means you are probably more likely to nick yourself. It won’t exactly have a negative side effect (since nicks heal quickly), but if you don’t want to cut yourself, I recommend using shaving cream/shaving gel.

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