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Shaving 101

By: Stephanie A. Catchings, Health & Beauty Editor

Due to the ease, accesibility and cost-effectiveness, shaving is the most popular method of hair removal used by men and women. Disposable razors come in all shapes and sizes and are contoured to fit specific regions of the body based on the gender of the user. Using a razor to cut hair is not always the best choice because it does not remove the hair at the follicle. As a result, the hair keeps growing and the blunt cut makes it easier to see in a few as 2 - 3 days. Futhermore, shaving can make the skin more prone to ingrown hairs lead to unsightly razor bumps.

In order to make the best of shaving, try these steps to improve your outcome.

1. Wash the area that you are going to shave with soap and lukewarm water before you begin.

2. Use a shaving gel or cream with moisturizer to lubricate the skin and the razor.

3. Always use a clean and sharp razor blade.

4. Shave in the direction in which the hair grows. For example, if the leg hairs grow toward the feet, gently glide the razor from the knee to the ankle.

5. Rinse the razor blade often while shaving and do not press hard against the skin.

6. Rinse the area when shaving is complete and apply a good moisturizer to the clean-shaven area.

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