Hair Removal 101

Use our expert skin care tips to get your smoothest skin ever

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Step 1: For maximum smoothness, exfoliate the day before (try Kiehl's Gently Exfoliating Body Scrub, $25). Otherwise dead cells keep your razor from gliding smoothly.
Step 2: Relax in the shower/bath for three minutes to hydrate skin and soften hairs.
Step 3: Always apply shaving cream (never razor-clogging soap). Try Lippmann Collection Did I Shave My Legs for This?, $24(pictured here).
Step 4: Use long strokes and gentle pressure with your sharp razor (replace every five shaves), "like you're mowing a lawn," says Barredo, who recommends stretching the kneecap skin to remove every single hair from that tricky area.
Step 5: Post-shower, apply lotion containing shea butter for deep moisture and chamomile and calendula to soothe (try FC5 by Arbonne Conditioning Body Moisture, $23). This ensures a close shave next time.

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I prefer waxing over shaving.

by TBjunkie Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 07:56PM Report as inappropriate

Razoe burn is the worst.

by beautybody Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at 11:29PM Report as inappropriate

Educational!

by tallredamanda Thursday, March 22, 2012 at 07:33AM Report as inappropriate

cpoool

by Benahir Saturday, March 10, 2012 at 09:32PM Report as inappropriate

Does anyone really change razor blades after 5 shaves?

by lazorc Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at 07:49PM Report as inappropriate

I've tried Sally Hansen depilatory cream and it works well.

by grass Thursday, December 22, 2011 at 11:05PM Report as inappropriate

i believe waxing is really good and more over the only solution for south asian women

by lisamasud Saturday, November 26, 2011 at 01:58AM Report as inappropriate

Good tips.

by andyv1217 Wednesday, November 2, 2011 at 10:08PM Report as inappropriate

instructive, but im saving for laser too!

by gisellemarie Friday, September 9, 2011 at 12:08PM Report as inappropriate

I'm saving for laser!

by Bon_Bon Monday, August 15, 2011 at 12:07AM Report as inappropriate

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