How many years can you shave your legs
Puberty is accompanied by an increase in hormones (androgens) that affect the growth of dark hair on the legs, underarms, and pubic area. If a teenager does not know from how many years he can shave his legs, then usually he begins to shave his hair at this time. It is advisable, before shaving your legs for the first time, to talk to your mother or any other woman with whom you have developed a trusting relationship to find out details about how to safely and correctly perform this procedure.
There is no specific figure from how many years you can shave your legs. This process is highly individual and depends on the desires and preferences of the teenager.
What are the best shaving products
To begin the procedure, you must first select a razor and cosmetic products that are suitable for your skin type and are safe, effective and easy to use.
On the shelves of cosmetic stores, manufacturers offer two types of razors: electric and shaving razors (disposable and reusable). Electric shavers can operate on batteries or directly connect to the mains with a cord. They are very convenient to use, however, they do not always give better results than using razors. Some electric shavers are designed specifically for teenage girls, and there are also special depilatories that are used with special moisturizers.
Disposable razors can have several blades stacked one on top of the other, and the more blades, the better the result of the procedure. The machines are best used with special creams, gels or shaving foam. They help lubricate your skin and reduce the risk of razor scratches or cuts. Some can also moisturize the skin well to help keep it from drying out. It is best to avoid using creams or gels that contain alcohol, as these can irritate the skin. Shaving foam acts as a buffer on the skin, so the more foam you apply, the less chance of cutting yourself. You can also lather your skin with bar or liquid soap, which helps the razor glide without causing cuts that damage the top layer of the epithelium.
There are other means and methods for removing hair from the legs: waxing, hair removal with an electric epilator, special epilating creams that remove hair without using a razor.
How to shave your legs
So, having decided on how many years you can shave your legs, and with the means that the teenager will use at the same time, you also need to know several rules for the safe procedure, namely:
- The procedure is best carried out while taking a warm shower or bath, since cleansed, moisturized and softened by water, the skin shaves more easily and thoroughly without getting cuts;
- Use plenty of shaving cream, foam or soap to make the process safer;
- Shaving your legs is necessary in the direction of hair growth, since shaving against hair growth is unsafe without experience, although it is more effective. After performing several procedures and gaining a little experience, you can start shaving your legs against hair growth without fear of cutting the skin;
- It is important to take your time and shave your legs slowly, gently and without excessive pressure, allowing the blades to slowly do their job;
- When using reusable machines, it is necessary to frequently replace the blades with new ones, since a blunt blade can damage the skin, causing rashes and skin infections;
- Especially carefully it is necessary to shave the hair in the knee and ankle areas, due to the convex shape of which these places are cut most often;
- When making cuts, it is necessary to treat them with antiseptic and hemostatic agents;
- After completing the procedure, you need to wash the skin with soap and water, and then rub in an aftershave or moisturizer to help keep it from drying out.
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