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'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
instructive, but im saving for laser too!
by gisellemarie Friday, September 9, 2011 at 12:08PM Report as inappropriate
I can't wait til I can afford laser
by LittleBunny Monday, July 25, 2011 at 09:07AM Report as inappropriate
Good article! I would like to try laser, but it costs too much...
by WiccanLady Saturday, July 16, 2011 at 03:16PM Report as inappropriate
Exciting hot new products that I will check out now!
by MissXu Monday, June 20, 2011 at 09:54AM Report as inappropriate
Good tips, but it takes a while for every woman to figure out what works best for them.
by Kristen_F Monday, June 6, 2011 at 05:03PM Report as inappropriate
I love laser I've only done a few sessions but the results are amazing and I love that if I forget to shave and then end up in shorts or a bikini I don't have a lot of hair to worry about.
by RoleModel Monday, June 6, 2011 at 03:00PM Report as inappropriate
