Brave the Shave

from Oracle May 2023

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Summer is on the way, so it’s time to prepare those pins.

Idon’t know about you, but for me May is like being on the starting blocks of a running race: ‘On your marks, get set, go!’ And bang, we’re hurtling towards the pool and our chosen sun-lounger.

With summer finally beginning to loom over the horizon, it’s the right time to start prepping for long days, warm temperatures and the chance to get your legs out.

If during the dark months of winter and the early part of spring you’ve become lax about, or indeed, completely abandoned shaving your legs and now look more Wookie than Princess Leia, this hack will not only get your pins looking smooth and lovely, but also save you time and water too.

Keeping your legs smooth

Rather than run a bath – if that’s where you normally shave your legs – jump in the shower instead. Once you’ve soaped up and then applied your preferred gel or foam, sweep the razor upwards and then run it back down your leg again to where you started. Doing this removes the hairs from the razor and leaves them on the shaven stripe of leg. Simply repeat this process as you work around your leg. The technique has been likened to using a paintbrush while decorating. With a little practice you’ll find it makes the routine of keeping your legs smooth quicker and, happily, you won’t nick your skin. There’s no need to rinse the razor with each swipe, hence the time-saving.

Invest in a decent razor

However, I would recommend that you invest in a decent razor with a moisturising strip, such as the Gillette Venus. This definitely helps the glide up and down the leg. More conventional razors can produce those irritating little cuts, especially if you attempt to dry shave your legs. Attempting the latter is fraught with hazards, not least razor burn, stubbly and uneven results, plus folliculitis.