For some people, there is nothing more uncomfortable than out-of-control hairs. Many people prefer to keep their legs smooth, and this can be difficult when their hair grows naturally thick. Fortunately, there are several options available to deal with this. Once you've chosen the one that's right for your life, you'll be ready to keep your legs smooth and soft.
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Shaving legs with a razor
Step 1. Let the hairs grow
If you want to deal with their growth on your legs, letting them grow increases the effectiveness of your surface hair removal treatment. As the strands will be longer, the blade or razor will have more to grip.
It's a good idea to shave at night rather than during the day. This will make your legs feel smoother the next day
Step 2. Choose a blade
Shaving with a razor is the most common way to remove hair from your legs. This method may not pull the hair out at the root like waxing, but it is relatively easy and painless. Purchase a quality slide from the personal care section of a local supermarket. The female and male options are basically the same, the only difference being that the former are made to adhere to the body's natural curves.
- Electric dressers are also available, but the result won't be as good.
- When you get cuts after using the blade, this could be an indication that you need to replace it. Razors are durable, but you should change them when they start to lose efficiency.
Step 3. Apply a hair removal gel
It is recommended to use a gel product when shaving with a razor as water and soap will dry the skin. Take a quick shower to moisten your body and open your pores. After that, apply the gel on the area you are going to wax. Applying one part and shaving it before moving on to the next area can help the process.
Step 4. Shave in the direction the hair grows
This way you maximize your ability to grip the wires with the blade. Use the tool down and then up. Run the blade through the skin in gentle, gentle strokes. Sudden movements and thoughtless angles can increase your risk of accidentally cutting yourself.
Step 5. Take care of the burning sensation of the depilation
This happens if you try to cut the hair too close to the root. If you don't treat the problem, you can get ingrown hairs that are irritating to remove. Apply a body scrub to the area and take care of your skin if it has been bruised or burning. Scrub the affected area and remove dead or damaged skin.
Step 6. Take care of your legs with an electric trimmer
This type of device can be used without moistening the skin first, so it's perfect to have on hand. It won't leave your legs hairless for that long, but the speed and convenience make it a good way to handle waxing if you don't have a lot of time.
Electric dressers require a little maintenance. Change the blade annually if you are using it frequently
Step 7. Consider switching to the root removal method
Blade shaving is usually the most painless method of removing hair, but it doesn't last long as it leaves the hair follicles intact, meaning the hair will grow back in a few days. In addition, it can hurt the skin, dry it out, leave small bumps and possibly cuts, as well as ingrown hairs. Consider switching to an alternative method that removes the hair in the bud.
Method 2 of 3: Waxing
Step 1. Make an appointment with a professional epilator
This is possibly the best known and most common method of pulling leg hair out by the roots. Waxing in a salon will make the process less painful than it would be at home. You can have your hair removed with wax for a price that isn't too high and your skin will be smooth for about three weeks. After that, it will be time to return to the salon for another session.
Step 2. Give your hair a little time to grow
Although the latest advances in waxing technology have allowed you to use the technique sooner, you still need to let your hair grow 2 to 4 mm. Nobody likes to wait for them to grow, but 2 millimeters is next to nothing and will be removed in no time. Allowing the hair to grow longer than this can result in more painful pulling.
2 to 4 mm may not be enough for cheaper depilatory sheets. It is a good idea to follow the instructions on the kit you are using
Step 3. Exfoliate before shaving
Doing this with an exfoliating pad and moisturizing cream will help maximize the depilatory leaves' adherence to your hair. Do it a day early to reduce the risk of skin irritation.
Step 4. Apply the depilatory sheets on your legs
Warm the wax according to the instructions in the kit you are using and apply to your skin in the direction the strands grow. You can rub the leaves vigorously or hold them above a candle until they heat up. Apply the sheets evenly and ensure they are relatively smooth on your skin before pulling them off.
You can also make waxing at home if you like doing things yourself
Step 5. Pull them out quickly
Speed is the key to making hair removal as painless as possible. Take the end of a leaf and pull it like a bandage. Pull it out in one quick, short move. It also helps to shave when you're not rushed or stressed. The body is more receptive to pain when its nerves are frayed.
Step 6. Take care of your skin later
Giving a gentle massage with oil can help relieve some of the pain or irritation that waxing may have caused. Depilatory sheets are a great way to get rid of your hair for a few weeks, but anyone who uses them regularly knows the pain they cause. Giving yourself a relaxing reward at the end of the process might make it easier to bear.
Method 3 of 3: Exploring Other Professional Treatments
Step 1. Use an electric epilator
This tool is a device that removes hairs by rooting them out. On the plus side, this gives an incredibly smooth result compared to waxing. However, as you are removing the hairs one at a time, it may take a while.
- One benefit of electric epilators compared to wax is the fact that they can pluck at 0.5 mm shorts and you don't have to wait for them to grow before epilating again.
- Plucking hairs from the root is never a good feeling. Some people may find an electric epilator less painful than wax, but the discomfort lasts longer.
Step 2. Apply a depilatory cream
This product dissolves hair on the skin's surface without irritating it. Gently apply the cream to your skin and let it act for 10 minutes. After that time, the strands will come out with the cream when you clean your legs.
Depilatory creams can be found in the personal care section of supermarkets. You can also find multiple versions of the product online
Step 3. Fight the ingrown hairs
Sometimes the hair follicles re-enter the skin and cannot be removed with a wax or an electric epilator. Prevention is important, so exfoliate periodically and use a body moisturizer. An exfoliating sponge or sponge works well for delicate skin, and exfoliating cream or gel can be used on tougher skin.
Step 4. Think about laser removal
This method is considered extreme by some people, but there is no way to argue with the results. Concentrated lasers completely destroy the follicles. Affected hair will fall out in two to three weeks. However, it is much more expensive than home treatments, and requires several visits to the doctor's office to complete the procedure. If you have leg hair that is particularly thick, you may have to schedule more appointments than average.