Ladies--any leg-shaving advice?
 

So, as those who peruse the Tilted Portraits board may know, I recently decided to take the plunge and do the ultimate cycling badge--I shaved my legs.

All, however, is not well and good in lycra-clad, shorn leg cycling land. My legs dont much like it. I can shave my lower legs just fine, no problem--but my upper legs are terrible. Lots of razor burn and ingrown hairs--it looks like I was attacked by a rabid swarm of mosquitos. And they dont seem to want to shave back down. They were nice and smooth after I first shaved them, but even after 30 minutes in the shower, I couldnt get them smooth again today.

Those of the feminine persuasion--help! :icare:

Have you considered waxing? It lasts a lot longr than shaving, no in grown hairs, the more you wax the lighter the hair gets.

Or using a depilliatory.

If you insist on a razor.
1, Razor must be really sharp, rarely will I use a razor more than 3 times.
2. Best bet for a really smooth shave, use conditioner, it's more slippery so you can ger a lot smoother.

Conditioner does work well as a shaving lotion. I use Aveeno Postively Smooth and it works quite well.

Shave against the grain. Get a shower poof and exfoliate. And then exfoliate again :) Get that dead skin off of your legs. That'll help with the ingrown hairs.

How much is "wax stuff", and is it something thats hard to do?

I'm a guy, but a cyclist as well so I figured my 2cents might work. I typically just use soap, but I definitely make sure to use a brand new razor, and a good one. I use the same razors I use on my face. The Mach 3 I think its called. Soap or conditioner has been no problem for me. Hope that helps.

Unless you are a bit of a masochist, I don't reccommend waxing yourself. Waxing is available most any place. I pay approximately 40 dollars (with tip) for knee down, and she throws in eyebrows. I do this every 6 weeks or so... during warm weather months.

Takes about 15 minutes for the entire process (of which most of it is eyebrow shaping), first time is really the only one that ouches a little bit -- after taht - -you don't notice it.

There are kits that allow you to wax yourself, but you run the risk of burning yourself with the hotwax, or if you use a cold wax formula, of not pulling the skin taut enough when you pull off the strips (it's just easier to have someone else do it)

Mach 3's, since they're designed for men's faces - -are probably not cheap - the women's disposable razors might suit your needs just fine,and are a lot less expensive.

Thanks for the advice guys--keep it coming. Ill try to scrounge up a better razor. Thats first on the agenda.

Any tips for ingrown hair? Owwwww :(

edit: thanks for the advice... girls? ;)

I live in a small town, and I don't think there are any "wax people" around..however, I think I will buy a wax kit and proceed with caution...im thinking more along the lines of my eyebrows.