It’s that damn time. Legs out, armpits out and hopefully pubic hair still in (but with the short shorts I’ve seen I’m assuming the next step is just bush to the wind). So, that means we have to wield a razor like its a sword and we are in a fighting scene from The Lord Of The Rings. Here are some tips on how to get your best shave yet.

Don’t Have a Three Glasses Of Wine

This is pretty self explanatory. One glass in the tub is relaxing, two glasses is very relaxing, three glasses you’ll be all loosey goosey and will probably cut off a body part you’ll miss.

Much Like The Dishes, Soak

Keep your shaving plan to mid bath or shower. The longer your skin is in the water before you start the task at hand, the less chance you’ll have of dealing with a leg full of ingrown hairs after.

Do NOT Keep Your Razor In The Shower All The Time

The amount of bacteria that can live on your razor if it’s never dry is disgustingly astounding. Do you want a staph infection? Do you? Well, keep your razor in the shower then. If you don’t want to take penicillin, then when you’re done with it take it out of the shower, dry it off and keep it somewhere where moisture can’t get at it.

If You Can Buy A Damn Coffee Every Morning, Buy Some New Damn Razor Blades

Seriously, I understand that razor blades is one of those things that you can forget very easily, but you need to change it. If it gets dull it will actually pull at the hair which will cause uncomfort and irritated skin. Plus, your shave won’t be close and you’ll have to do it all over again even sooner. Aim for every 10-12 shaves (unless you’re dealing with ultra course hair, then you should probably ditch the bitch even sooner).

Have Your Game Face On

Ok, so this might completely mess up your game plan, but I don’t care. I’m trying to help here people. You have to shave in the direction of hair growth if you don’t want nicks, irritation, or ingrown hairs. Downward strokes on the legs and bikini area. Isn’t that crazy? I had been doing it wrong for so many years before I learned that little tip (and I had the razor bumps to prove it). Your armpit hair can grow in every direction, so think up, down and across.

Shaving Cream Isn’t Made Out Of Gold And Baby Tears….Use It

I know you use shaving cream, but do you really USE it? The key isn’t to use a lot. The key is to have a lather that just coats the skin and then reapply it to go over that area again. Fun Fact: body wash, shampoo, or conditioner can all get the job done too.

For The Love a Of God Watch What You’re Doing

Get comfortable. If you’re clumsy, sit down. Falling in the bath or shower is one thing, falling in the bath or shower while clutching a razor for dear life while trying to break your fall? Well that’s just a set up to lose an eyebrow or worse.

Just like that you’re ready for your summer shorts (or vagina shorts…whatever your thing is) and you’ll leave winter behind with all your freshly shaven hair.
xo Stephanie