Q&A for How to Shave Your Legs

Try exfoliating your legs once a week or once every other week. Exfoliation is a great way to smooth your legs, but you don't want to overdo it and irritate your skin.

The answer can vary depending on how fast your hair grows back but on average hair will start to grow back enough within 2 to 3 days for it to feel stubbly. Thus, if you want to keep your legs smooth, you might need to be shaving every few days, give or take some days depending on your own rate of hair regrowth.

No, this is a myth. The reason people believe that shaved hair grows back thicker is because the regrowth feels coarser than the original long hair. The more the hair grows out, the more it'll feel like it did before shaving.

Absolutely. Many women choose to avoid shaving legs during the winter months, when long pants, tights and leggings cover everything. Some women only ever shave their legs before an event when they have to wear something that shows off their legs. It's a personal preference but it is nice to be able to take a break from the regularity of having to shave legs all the time.

Yes, hair conditioner is fine to use as shaving cream; after all, conditioner is designed for hair. So, if you've run out of shaving cream, conditioner can be a good substitute. For help, see: How to Shave with Conditioner .

It's best to shower first and make sure your leg hairs are properly wet. It'll definitely make it easier.

Slow down and take your time, especially around the ankle area. Be sure to use some shaving cream or shaving gel as well, to provide sufficient lubrication.

As far as you want. Some people will shave theirs up to the knee, while others shave up to the bikini area. It is your decision where you stop.

You should be pressing firmly enough to cut the hair but gently enough for it not to cut into the skin. A good way to test this is to start off super gentle and continue pressing firmer until you feel comfortable. It will come fairly naturally to you with practice; have an older sibling or parent show you on their own legs.

Don't do random shaving. Start from one part and slowly move on to other. This will make it easier to keep a track, whether a portion is well shaved or not.

No, some people use soap, shaving cremes, or just hot water. It is entirely due to personal preference.

Don't use the shaving product or method again, and use a lotion or moisturizer you know won't irittate the area more.

Yes. Try using an unscented shaving cream,, ideally one for sensitive skin. You can also try men's face shaving cream; it tends to be non-scented.

You can, though it is not advised. It may increase the chances of razor burn and ingrown hairs.

You should probably wait a few days to a week, since the hair has to be longer to wax.

You can, but shaving cream will soften the hairs and soothe the skin in a way that soap won't, making the process easier for most people. Hair conditioner is a decent alternative if you don't have shaving cream.

Yes. It should go down without any problems, but if it clogs the drain, scoop the hair out and put in in the trash.

It will actually help moisturize your skin and can help with a nice clean shave. Best way to use it is when it is almost hardened into a cream texture!

That's up to you. If you think you see hair growing, then you should shave your legs. If there's no hair there, you risk cutting yourself.

Yes, it can work just fine, but most people use shaving cream because it's easier.

It is likely to be much more messy and uncomfortable, but if you have no better option, yes. Just make sure to clean up well afterward.

Your doesn't actually grow back thicker and darker after you shave it. You just notice it more because you are used to having smooth, hairless legs.

Yes, as conditioner will moisturize your legs and arms.

Probably not, unless the hair on your arms makes you feel very insecure.

Of course! I always preferred men's shaving creams and gels over women's. Men's products seem to have a better smell and have better results, in my opinion.

Rinse the razor with water and hang it up to dry so it doesn't rust. If the razor gets clogged with hair and you can't clean it with water, then carefully take a wash cloth and gently wipe the hair out of the blades. Be VERY careful not to cut yourself!

Straighten your leg so that the back of your knee is a flat surface, then just shave slowly in the opposite direction that your hair is growing.

It would depend on how much time you have. If you're short on time for the day of your date, it's better to do it the night before, just so that you'll have enough time, but if you know you'll have enough time, go for the day of. Using conditioner will not affect anything, but it is known for clogging the razor, resulting in nicks and/or cuts.

This is a common myth. Shaving does not make your hair come back thicker and/or darker.

Yes. In fact, this cleans out your dirty pores and can keep your legs feeling smooth. Try using Rub, Rub by Lush.