Q1. When is the right age to start shaving?
A1. Different girls are ready for shaving their legs at different times. Although 10 years old is an average time for girls to start shaving, it is not set in stone. There’s no set time for girls to begin shaving. You can start shaving when you feel you have enough hair to shave it off. Don’t feel rushed, you have the rest of your life to shave!
A2. Shave in a warm shower or bathtub. Water hydrates and softens the skin, making it easier to shave without getting a nick. Then apply generous amounts of a lubricant like shaving cream or bar soap. Allow the cream or gel to soften your skin for five minutes before you start to shave.
Q3. Which direction should I shave? Up or down?
A3. Not all body hair is created equal. If you want to keep your body hair-free for as long as possible, you have to treat each area suitably. According to Gillette Venus, you should shave legs in an upward direction, underarms from all angles, and the bikini shave downward so you don’t get ingrown hairs!
Q4. How do I make shaving last longer before the hair grows back?
A4. In order to make your shave last longer, first use a salt scrub the day before you shave to lift off any dead cells that may have trapped little hairs. Shower before you shave, this softens the hair, and makes shaving much easier. Apply the shave gel before shaving to help keep water in the hair and to ensure the razor glides easily over skin. Make sure you are moisturizing daily, especially right after shaving while your skin is moist.
Q5. Is it true that when I’ll shave my hair will grow thicker?
A5. Despite what you might have heard, shaving does not make the hair grow back thicker. That’s a popular myth! Shaving only removes hair at the surface of the skin. According to Gillette Venus scientists, shaving does not affect hair growth or change its color or texture in any way. Shaving might change the way the hair feels at first but once it grows back, it will be soft again.
Q6. How can I get the closest shave?
A6. Using a lot of pressure doesn’t actually make your shave any closer. All it does is collect even more dead skin cells in your blades. The first step is to soak in a warm bath or shower for two-to-three minutes to hydrate hair. Then apply a moisture rich shaving gel, such as Gillette Satin Care for Women. The shaving gel will help keep moisture in the hair and helps the razor glide gently over the skin.
Q7. How can I avoid dry and itchy skin?
A7. Definitely not! Shaving with a razor actually helps skin look and feel smoother by removing the top layer of dead skin cells. You can usually avoid itchy legs by shaving properly. Shave after you’ve been in the shower for a few minutes. Apply a thick layer of shaving cream, then shave against your hair’s growth. After rinsing off your legs, pat them dry with a towel. Apply a moisturizer while your legs are still slightly wet.
Q8. Why should I moisturize after shaving?
A8. Since shaving doesn’t affect skin tone, the paleness you see might just be dryness. Make sure that you moisturize right when you get out of the shower or bath, while your skin is still moist, so it can really absorb the moisturizer. If you’re still feeling dry, take a look at what kind of moisturizer you’re using, some have more vitamins and minerals in them or hold a specific purpose, so make sure to read the label before buying!
Q9. What are some tips for shaving my legs?
A9. To better increase the results of shaving, make sure you’re using a moisturizing shaving cream or gel “Gillette Satin Care”. Soap can leave your skin dry and more prone to cuts. You should also try shaving against the grain (in the opposite direction of the way your hair is growing) to get a closer, cleaner cut. Of course, you should always use a fresh blade. The result will be a smoother shave that lasts a little longer.
Q10. How can I get my legs extra smooth after shaving?
A10. To get smoother legs, rinse thoroughly and pat dry. Don’t rub too harshly and don’t dry off completely. The extra water will be sealed in as you apply moisturizer, helping to eliminate dry, flaky skin, especially on legs.
Q11. Is it safe to be sharing a razor with my mom and sister, or should I ask for my own?
A11. You should absolutely ask for your own razor. Borrowing your mom or sis’s razor on a very rare occasion is OK, but it’s definitely not hygienic. In addition to hair, razors remove skin cells and bacteria on the top layer of your skin, and those are things you don’t want to be sharing. Plus sharing means the blade would wear down three times faster than usual.
Q12. Can Chemicals in hair removal creams damage my skin?
A12. Yes, if not used properly. Depilatories are designed to dissolve the hair structure but also dissolve the areas of tissue where applied. Reddening affects and chemical burns are just some of the possibilities. Hair removal creams have come a long way but these side effects are still possible so if you will use them, ALWAYS FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURERS DIRECTIONS!
Q13. Is it okay to dry shave?
A13. Never shave dry. If you do this will cause irritation and possibly cuts. Water—and shave gel—is critical for a comfortable shave. It acts as a barrier and helps the razor glide over skin.