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| Do’s and Don’ts of Hair Removal below the Waist |
The removal of hair below the
waist can be as frustrating as it is painful. For women, hair removal is
usually a year-round job. During the summer months, women usually have the
desire to have smoother and silkier skin as they wear revealing bathing suits
and shorts. No one wants to experience raw, red skin after shaving or waxing.
There are several ways to remove hair the right way without ruining the risk of
red, bumpy skin. Here are a few do’s and don’ts of hair removal below the
waist.
Women have been shaving, pulling,
or plucking unwanted hair for decades. During the middle ages, it is widely
recorded that it actually become fashionable for women to pluck, pull or shave
their all of their hair on their face including their eyebrows, temples and
even eyelashes. This trend continued well into the 1770s when French women
started shaving their heads in order to wear large wigs. Shaving the legs,
however, did not become fashionable until around 1915 when an ad appeared in a
magazine showing a woman with no armpit hair. This spurred women in the United States
to start shaving. In fact, during World War II, supplies such as razors were
hard to come by and many women found other ways to remove unwanted hair. Some even
resorted to rubbing coarse sandpaper over their legs. Liquid depilatory was
introduced and marketed towards women in the late 40s making it easier to
remove unwanted hair from below the waist.
Shaving, waxing and using
depilatory lotions and creams can be extremely confusing and uncomfortable if
you are not sure what steps to take to make your skin smooth and hair free. In
order to make hair removal less uncomfortable, consider the following do’s and
don’ts.
DO:
Do choose the right kind of
tools. If you want to shave your legs or other areas below the waist, look for
a good quality razor. Razors with the most blades often give the closet shave
and will reduce the chance for razor burn. There are several kinds of blades
available on the market. Disposable razors have plastic handles and are
designed to be used two to three times. You can also purchase a razor with
disposable heads. These are generally a little more expensive, but give a good
shave. Also, check into electric razors. Other helpful products are shaving
gels or lotions, which are available for almost any skin type and a small pair
of scissors. If you are shaving an area with long hair, trimming the hair first
will ensure a better shave.
Do use warm water while you are
shaving. Shaving on dry skin invites bumps, nicks, cuts and razor burns. Always
run the water warm and wet the skin thoroughly with the water and shaving
lotion before beginning to shave the area. It is a good idea to soak the area
you are shaving in warm water for up to three minutes before starting. The
water will help the hair follicles open and will allow for an easier shave.
This is especially true for coarser hair.
Do rinse often. This includes the
blade and the area you are shaving. Rinsing the blade cleans it off before
shaving the next area. If the blade is full of hair, you will not get a close
shave. Also, thoroughly rinse the skin after shaving. Make sure all of the
removed hair and shaving lotion is removed.
Do moisturize the skin. After you
are finished shaving, it is always a good idea to apply lotion, aloe or other
moisturizer. This will help reduce the chance of razor burn and will give you
smooth skin.
DON’T:
Don’t use an old razor or blade.
Using an old or dull blade is an open invitation to cuts and razor burns. If
you are unsure whether or not the blade is old or not, it is always better to
get a new one.
Don’t apply too much pressure.
This is especially important for areas with sensitive skin. Applying too much
pressure with the razor or blade can cause cuts on the skin.
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