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Old 05-21-14, 12:31 PM
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Keep cutting my legs shaving...

Hey all,

I have this terribly annoying issue of constantly cutting my legs when I shave. And the cuts are small and everywhere. Not good looking at all... Any advice?
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Originally Posted by Shotland
Hey all,

I have this terribly annoying issue of constantly cutting my legs when I shave. And the cuts are small and everywhere. Not good looking at all... Any advice?
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Subscribe to Vogue. I'm sure they have all kinds of tips on shaving legs, makeup selection, and hairstyling.
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Use a women's razor (they are designed for legs). Shave in the shower or bath. Lather up. Don't shave while drunk.
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what are you using as far as the razor goes?! if you don't use them, try the new Gillette Body disposables. also, run them under cold water when you're done, it won't close your pores but it will prevent any type of burning feeling that you may get...
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I use tweezers and pluck all my leg hairs out one by one.
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I use tweezers and pluck all my leg hairs out one by one.

Ah...the "HTFU method!"
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Chemo. Really. My legs had never been smoother!
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Use hair conditioner instead of soap on legs.
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Learn to shave. Alternatively, use fire to do the job...
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Get 'em waxed.
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Shaving your legs is self-mutilization
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if you're uncoordinated.
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Is the blade new?
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try the schick quattro, the micro wires prevent the blades from digging, resulting in very few cuts if any
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I keep telling people get this. It's not razor smooth, but it's pretty damn close and no cuts….ever.

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I don't get this. Euro women don't shave their legs, I've heard, but the men do. Weird. Are you Euro?
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Originally Posted by EnsitMike
I keep telling people get this. It's not razor smooth, but it's pretty damn close and no cuts….ever.

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Or better yet, go with this...

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Here's a forum on a wetshaving site I'm a member of, which might be useful:

Ladies Corner
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Youtube is your friend.

How To Shave Your Legs Like A Pro - YouTube
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Hmmm, that's strange, I've never cut my legs shaving them.
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