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How To SHAVE Your Legs!? | How To Get The SMOOTHEST Shave!? | Nia Kajumulo
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 เม.ย. 2023
- Hi guys!!! I just wanted to make a video showing you guys how i shave my legs! i know when i was younger i would always search up how to shave because no one ever really taught me excatly how to get super smooth legs so i just wanted to put this here as a resource!
this is my exact shaving routine. i don’t get razor bumps and i believe it’s from exfoliating so definitely buy a sugar scrub!! also i use aquaphor if i ever cut myself from shaving
yesss aquaphor is perfect to stop the bleeding! also yes the scrub helped me so much!
do u get ingrownhairs?
@@bird6880 occasionally i get a couple but it’s not normally a problem for me to pay too much attention to
I make my own scrub…the only part I didn’t know was to go up and down with the razor.
Mine also
Remember! Only exfoliate 1 to 2 times a week. Anymore than that can seriously irritate/dry out you skin
You don't need to shave more than twice a week. Plus shaving in and of itself is exfoliating. Also the skin on the legs is less sensitive than the skin on your face.
Ya but if you have chicken or strawberry skin then you should shave everyday so it depends from one person to another
@@Isabella.9876what does that mean
@@theblackfamily472strawberry skin is when you have a bunch of ingrown hairs on your legs, basically a ton of dots on your skin
This is my exact routine except for that up and down with the razor, that scares the shit outta me 😂
But I do always shave down first then I do up, so it makes sense
Same I feel like I’ll cut myself if I go up and down
Facts 😅
I heard it could possibly contribute to ingrown hair, but idk if it’s true-
I did that razor shaving technique and literally took a whole chunk of skin off of my leg 😭😭 like a peeled a fucking potato
Basic common sense tip: do not take online hacks/tips/tricks as dogma. If it doesn't work for you, don't do it. There are plenty of people that cannot achieve smoothness with a blade regardless of routine. There are also plenty of those who may severely damage the skin by any variety of shaving.
And, of course, if you do not want to learn about yourself from bad experiences, consult a medical expert prior to trying out new ideas.
Seriously, up and down shaving has changed everything for me. I'm in my late 30s and just started last summer. These are the things I wish we knew sooner. Total game changer.
Can we just appreciate the fact she turns off water while shaving ❤. It gives me nuts when someone shows their routines and leaves water running full speed in between
isn't going up and down like that going to increase your risk for ingrown hairs?? i was taught NOT to do this. only shave in 1 direction
Yes, I get them so badly and it’s a nightmare. Up and down definitely makes them worse.
I don’t get ingrown hairs shaving like that. It cleaned the razor out as you go. It doesn’t shave the hairs in two directions it just shaved one way and cleans the hairs out going backward
@@Rickerovi use tendskin for ingrowns and it improved my legs alot
Well she’s not really shaving up and down. On the way down the razor doesn’t shave as much
Not really, you're only shaving in one direction and when you go in the other you're cleaning the hairs out of the razor so it get more sharp during all of the shaving. 😅 At least that's how it happens to me
Going up and down can increase risk of ingrown hairs and razor burns but it does get you a closer shave to the skin and won’t be irritable unless you have sensitive skin
I have never heard of going down with the razor. I’m 41. I’ll have to try this!!!
yes i learned from another creator on tiktok and it’s really helped me get every hair!
Same, and I'm 43 😂
😮
@@qiaraoneal7047 Oop-
@@qiaraoneal7047 nah I’m playing I don’t bully ppl cuz there age ofc
Another tip from a guy, use a simple safety razor (double ended razor) instead of those 3-4 blades razor. They are more accurate and will also be more pocket friendly cuz you would not be required to constantly buy those expensive cartridges
what brand
@@atyourbesturluv.7106 Any brand, they are SIMPLE
Does a single razor reduce the chance for bumps?
Thank you ❤
My boyfriend loves these and i started using them too a couple of years ago, inspired by his example in a way, blades are super cheap, eco-friendly and easy to clean, unlike the cassette ones. Nothing will make me go back. I feel like people are being scammed, to be honest.
I just tried this today and my legs are so much smoother. Thank you for some of these tips!
yay!!! 🥹🥹🥹🥹
*HELPFUL TIP!*
As a girlie who used to work landscaping in the hot sun and also who used to be almost 300 pounds.
If you suffer from breakout, razor burn or anything else after you shave no matter what you do, try this.
1. Tend Skin (expensive, but worth it. I don't use it everywhere, only my problem areas like my thighs or lady bits)
2. Double cleanse! Cleanse before shaving AND AFTER!
- when we shave you're leaving behind remnants of hair and shaving cream. No different than conditioner causing back acne. The shaving cream can too! So cleanse after and it'll hopefully help!
Ooh the up&down is new to me👍🏾
You should try a exfoliating soap shave sponge&see wut u think. I really like it
It makes my legs so smooth&it’s great to use if im in a rush I dont have to use a separate exfoliant. (I have a shorts vid up of it on my channel the sponge is in the thumbnail)
DO NOT GO UP AND DOWN THATS HARMFUL PLEASE!! DO NOT TRUST THIS VIDEO!
Girl thank you I was never taught bc my mom thought I already knew how. :)
You’re like a big sister I never had, thank you ❤
The up and down motion to shave SAVED me so much time! IM glad i found this video my razor doesn't even get clogged with lots of hair like it use too
Exfoliating the legs before/during shaving is a game changer! I use a sugar scrub-salt is to harsh for my dry skin.
This is so helpful im going to try for the first time today 😅
Same haha. I was so scared but this video def helped.
I just shaved my legs for the first time! This helped a lot my legs are so smooth and I didn’t cut myself!😊
yay!!!!
I will need to try the up and down method on shaving!!
Thanks so much. I’m about to try this out and I absolutely love how you gave us a full dept explanation on what you need to do and how to do it. Realy helpful video. Love you queen!❤
I only shave in the direction my hair grows,it decreases the chances for ingrown hairs… or at least that’s what I’ve been taught but everything else,I’ll definitely be using. And I need that salt scrub from Trader Joe’s looks good hope it really does smell good too😂🙏🏽
I just started doing the same. It has definitely cut down on ingrown hair but can you get a close shave though? I feel like my legs aren’t as smooth. Maybe I’m using the wrong razor.
I have the same razor and cream! They work so well! Also here is a tip for razor burn as well as cutting yourself use aquaphor or Vaseline! Also make sure to use a no scented lotion after shaving so that the scents doing irritate your freshly shaven skin
Hello, we should use Vaseline just after shaving ?
@@evamaf8857 any unscented lotion works I just like a petroleum jelly if I get razor burn I just find it moisturizing but it’s really up to you!
When I did the up and down thing (before even watching this video), I got a medium-sized cut on my lower leg, and I had so much blood coming out of it 💀😭
I wouldn’t recommend the up and down motion. Shave only in one direction, and that one direction should be the direction your hair grows in.
Just something she didn’t mention, is make sure the waters warm so there’s no goosebumps to cut off
For many years I didn't know we were supposed to do it up and down. Recently I've been doing it and it works great
Omg thanks! I started shaving at 12 due to peer pressure but never really learned how and at this point just let it go till im disgusted with myself lol. Usually about every other week. I always miss hairs anyway. Ill definitely try the up and down method!
I make my diy coffee body scrub. It’s actually really good. Try this at least once.
Mix-
2 spoon coffee
2 spoon sugar
2 spoon coconut/olive oil
Don't add shower gel. It melts the sugar and coffee and it doesn’t feel like a scrub anymore.
I actually put on oil before shaving. It helps a lot.
thabk you so much for this! i was never taught and honestly i was too scared ti ask anyone! im so hapoy i found this, thank you!
edit: just finished, this worked too well, i have jever felt this good
This is what I’ve been needing in my life, thank you so much you are a life saver!!!!!! 🖤
i recently started doin this up and down motion and seeing this now ik im not alone
Do you get cuts by doing it? I feel like it would be painful 😅
Another reminder to stop listening to everything you hear on social media 🤦🏽♀️ DONT EVER SHAVE LIKE THAT YALL unless you want cuts and razor bumps 🙄 you’re supposed to shave on which ever direction the hairs are growning
Right and what the hell is the part where she is running the razor back DOWN THE LEG?? LIKE IT MAKES NO SENSE..... THE BLADES DONT MAGICAL SHAVE IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION JUST BECAUSE U DRAG IT A DIFFERENT WAY 😂
by shaving whichever direction its going, does that mean shave downwards?
Yeah I've given up on trying not to get ingrown hair from shaving at this point. Scrub or no scrub, shaving just doesnt work. But its the quickest way to clean up when you have no time so I do it sometimes. Otherwise epilating and waxing give the best smooth skin
I mix epilating and shaving! Shaving is more for quick maintenance and it's been a good combo for me.
I always wondered why i have hairs left after a good shave. I will have to try up/down. Kinda nervous 😅 but curious
Tell me how it goes!!
NEVER GO DOWN
Thank you I was never taught I don’t go up and down but other than that thank you so much❤❤😊
when i do the up and down motion, i def will cut myself with a BLADE ON MY LEG. a tip ; after completing one strip of your leg, rinse the blade then go for the second and repeat
I literally love you. Thank you for this!!!
Love love love this shaving routine!!!
omg girl sleepy is my ALL TIME FAV scent by Lush! 💜
thank you so much this helped me with my first time ever shaving (today) i'm 13 btw my mom was busy so she wasn't able to show me
i use the exact same scrub and it is sooo worth it!!!
It is written on the internet that we should shave the hair in the direction of growth. But in most of the videos I watched (including this video), the hair is shaved in the opposite direction of growth. Which one is right?
Thank you this is so helpful since I just started
I use after all coconut oil for shiny and smooth hair ❤
I use the coffee scrub to exfoliate. A little goes a long way. The 3oz packet I got in January isn’t even halfway used up yet. It also leaves you very moisturized once you get out of the shower because of the vitamin e. It’s about $11 on Amazon but like I said it lasts a long time. Also, conditioner is the best thing to use if shaving cream dries out your skin. I’ve tried every sensitive skin shave cream out there & conditioner is now my best friend when shaving.
Wash -> exfoliate -> scrub -> up&down shaving
The up and down method is actually kinda nice because it unclogs the razor in between strokes
guys! Do not forget that using scents may give you rashes or make you super itchy if your skin is super sensitive.. I cant use products with things like lavender or any scents similar cause whether i use it with shaving or not it makes my skin burn. So make sure you do some product testing beforehand
Tysm nobody ever taught me to shave and my legs are constantly red and irritated😭
i use men’s razors bcz they cheaper and get a closer shave, i’m scared to try this and and down method tho
Shaving the shaved legs 😂🙂
Ur literally so pretty
Ive always felt weird having hairy legs and now that ive seen this short, it helped a lot!
If you didnt know petroleum jelly is Vaseline
By the way, this is so so fun it’s so relaxing it releases my stress and I barely can feel any tiny hairs
WHAT RAZOR IS THAT?? OMG, I NEED IT!!
I do all this but i have got strawberry legs. I have done everything for it but nothing's changed and I'm embarrassed to wear short dresses. 😭😭
Omg thank you so much i was literally going to go shave and this is so helpful ❤
My mom told me not to shave me legs after I shave it (now my leg is covered in blood)
LUSH started in my home town- Poole United Kingdom
THANK YOU FOR THIS!💕🙏
I’m am 11 and do sometimes shave but never knew that, I usually just wet my ankles and start with the shaving cream and then shave but I sometimes bleed
if there is blood it is because your skin is too sensitive for that, you could do it less frequently or simply not do it, be careful!!
Imagine if we had these videos when we were like 11? Kids these days are so lucky
I was always scared of the sharp one
I shave them put on sugar scrub and then after my shower I put on lotion and it works perfectly for me
No, no no. You exfoliate first to get the dirt and dead skin all the way the hell off. Then instead of spending extra on shave gel, you get conditioner (which works way better and causes less razor burns for me) and then you wash the conditioner and exfoliating gel (or beads if yours has those) off. And you should definitely use hot water before shaving to soften the hairs. Also if you're prone to razor bumps or ingrown hairs, DO NOT shave against the grain! This is wayyyyyy more likely to cause ingrowns!!!!!!
shaving cream/gel is better than conditioner when shaving because conditioner can cause body acne
Conditioner is terrible, it thickens the hair too
@@atyourbesturluv.7106 It's just too drying for my skin. I can never get a clean shave with it.
I never knew the up and down....I'm 63! Thank you
Doing all this just to get a poky stubble the next day is crazy... waxing is so much better I'm done for like 6 months 🤷🏻♀️
I love this bc I was never taught to shave I bought my own razor and tried to learn myself
Thanks for teaching me! My mother has no hair on her legs, so I was never taught. 😂😂😂 What shaver are you using?
I shave up ways and my legs are always smooth so I don't have to do the up and down motion but everyone has their own way of shaving but that's just me.
thanks :)
the 10 COMMANDMENTS for PREVENTING RAZOR BUMPS & INGROWN HAIRS
1. THOU SHALT NOT USE DIRTY BLADES!
Avoid shaving with dull, over-used razor blades. And be sure to keep your slightly used tools as clean as possible. Scrub the cutting heads of your tools with soap, hot water, and rubbing alcohol to destroy bacteria. Pro Tip: even brand new blades still need to be cleaned.
2. HONOR THY DELICATE SKIN!
Avoid too many blades! If you are prone to ingrown hairs then you don’t need 3 or more blades. More blades equal more passes causing the hair to fall beneath the skin and become ingrown. Plus, more blading the skin leads to micro cuts through which bacteria is more likely to enter and this leads to razor burn.
3. DO NOT TAKE PREP TIME IN VAIN!
Wash or steam the skin for 2 to 3 minutes with warm water. Then apply the shaving cream leaving it on for at least 2 minutes to really soften the hair.
4. THOU SHALT NOT GO AGAINST THE GRAIN!
Shaving against the grain (upwards) may get you a closer shave but doing so also increases ingrowns. Shave in the direction of hair growth…it’s usually downwards. Confirm this by doing a face/ body inspection to see which way your hair grows.
5. THOU SHALT NOT PRESS!
Avoid pressing too hard on the skin with the blade. If you follow STEP #3, then a gliding, light touch is all you need. The hair stubble should literally fall away with little or no pressure from the blade. Pressing hard is the main cause of shaving irritation! Be gentle so as to prevent the hair from being cut so low that it falls beneath the top layer of skin.
6. THOU SHALT NOT PASS, PASS, PASS!
Avoid too many quick passes with the blade. One pass per hairy area - going 1-2 inches downward at a time - will prevent ingrown hairs. Always shave like you might cause damage, not like you’re mowing the front lawn.
7. THOU SHALT NOT COMMIT OVER SHAVING!
Avoid shaving too often. This rule is hard to follow, especially if you have to be beardless for your job…but if you are prone to ingrowns, try hair removal with electric clippers (the barber kind of clippers). The results are not super close but no one but you will know the difference. Provided your skin can handle these alternatives try waxing, depilatory, lasering or an epilator.
8. THOU SHALT NOT CLOG!
Avoid using skin/pore clogging creams or lotions since they keep hairs from growing up. After a shave, keep your skin bare; let the tiny army breath, and allow those newly shaved, microscopic hairs to grow out just in time for the next shave. If your objective is smooth, bump-free skin following a shave or wax, then right after hair removal allow the skin to heal first. Promote healing by proper shaving techniques followed by 70% rubbing alcohol which kills any bacteria that may enter those micro cuts created from the shave and prevents the onset of razor burn. Sure your skin will be a little dry at first but this is a temporary tradeoff. Wait 2 hours then moisturize.
9. KEEP THY SMOOTH SKIN FREE!
At least for the first day or two, try to avoid tight fitting clothing around the Adam’s apple (neck) and/or below the waistline region. Newly shaved hair follicles need room to grow up.
10. REMEMBER TO EXFOLIATE!
Whether you shave, sugar, wax or epilate, not enough exfoliation to remove excess layers of skin can lead to ingrown hairs. There are two types: chemical exfoliation (AHA, BHAs) and physical exfoliation (beads, coffee scrubs, gloves, brushes). Physical exfoliators like the WIZKER brush have soft and firm bristles for the face, body, and sensitive skin. When you follow these 10 tips religiously, you’ll prevent razor bumps and ingrown hairs permanently!
What an amazing tip plus the Shakespearen English ❤
@@What.560 It’s a reference to the Ten Commandments from the Bible :)
Thank you so much! ❤
ur very welcome
@@GaneshKhatri2
Tips: use 5 blade razor, shave on clean skin, moisturise after shaving. DONT SHAVE ON THE SAME AREA OR IT WILL GIVE IRRATATION.
1. Get in the shower or bath and clean your legs with body wash/bar soap🧼
2. Have clean razor then scrub some conditioner on the legs and shave.
3. Once done, apply body wash again and clean that conditioner off.
4. Out of the shower, apply body oil/baby oil on legs. (This reduced my strawberry skin)
I do everything except use a different shaving cream only because I get razor bumps 😬 I use the aveeno positively smooth shaving gel (with light blue cap) or aveeno therapeutic shave gel (with the dark blue cap) they work great!i get them at Walmart
Tysm my mum doesn’t want to teach me how to shave my legs but this helped a lot
I’m confused. I was strictly taught by my mother NEVER to go downwards when shaving with a razor bc it’ll cut you (and it did cut me/took a slice out my thigh) so why is this different with y’all? I suffer from ingrowns and KP, so I’d really like shaving tips.
Thank u so very much I need this tutorial because I been doing wrong this whole time thank u so very much for this will remember it now
The razor only goes one way so going down with it is pointless unless you turn it around
but think about it, it will leave the hair that it collected at the top of the stroke when it starts going down again, so the rinsing would be hypothetically easier and faster. efficiency!
what if you have long hair?
I have the same razor and the same routine
Are you sure that step not going to hurt me 😭 "up & down shaving"
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Thank you so much it works really good and no cuts 😫💗 going to use this trick forever
Same here☺️I tried it also&i thought I would cut myself but nope! I even did a vid that imma share frm my Tiktok to my Shorts
Ok now I wanna try this..
Thank you this actually helped me🎉
Just use soap for example dove soap and then after you shave abit wash the razor then repeat, I made the same mistake as lots of people made now I understand (remember use a scrub before right at the start) At the end put a lotion on and done
Hi, thanks for the tip, I see here and there some comments about shaving with bar soap, I know Dove tends to be hydrating, but I get bar soap doesn't dry the skin in general?
@@oblomovhans1659 nope it doesn’t dry the skin apply water then soap to the skin then shave abit then wash the razor and shave and keep washing the razor
I recommend men’s razors because they’re cheaper and better a lot of the time
Thank you I needed this!
THANK YOU🫶🏻❤️🔥🙌🏼
Never doing the up and down motion, i was taught not to.
This is exactly what i do except i wash my legs with some random bar soap and then sugar scrub and i use aloe vera for shaving
Aloe Vera gel for shaving? Can I ask why
@@Ohkeh640 because it was nearby so i used it
Idk what the downstrokes are for but I can guarantee they are doing literally nothing, blades only face one way.
Try it out
Yes this works so will before this I had a samiler routine but I trued going up and down with the razor it works way better ❤ thank you
Oohh! Y’all! Best shaving hack ever: just don’t. You don’t have to. Do you even actually want to? Or do you feel like you HAVE to in order to be seen as a woman, to be socially acceptable etc.
Nah i just like feeling smooth
Nah
Storytime
When i was ten, i had gotten bullied about my hairy legs. So on the day before school i took my moms razor and put lotion on my legs and started shaving like my mom had. being the stupid person I was, i shaved on my bed with my leg bone pointed straight up. I went too hard and accidentally shaved off skin. Being the sneaky child i was i started to take care of it like a regular cut, and when that got me nowhere, i had to make drastic choices. So i planned to go outside and jump off the swing and fall to pretend like i scraped my leg. ( it looked believable) and my mom ended up taking care of it for me ( she was a nurse) and i am 16 now and still scared to shave my legs
Omg 10 y/o bully for body hair. In my country, I've lived 19 years and to this day nobody ever talked about my leg hair. It's just me who decided to shave and got so many cuts.😅
I shave like this:
1. Shower gel
2. Body scrub
3. Shaving gel
4. Shaving from top to bottom
5. Moisturize after shower
That's it!
I actually shave first because when your legs “soak up” the water from the shower you don’t get as close as a shave! My mom taught me this, wanted to pass it on 🫶🏻
I used to shave my legs but now I have these small dark spot almost everywhere I shaved. Why is that ?
I'm gonna save this thank you so so much
heres my weird shower routine:
i put my conditioner in then let it sit in there while i shave my legs then i wash the conditioner out put the shampoo in wash that out then do body wash.