I’m a beauty expert – you’ve been shaving your legs all wrong & you should always leave it until the end of a shower
HAIR removal can be a tricky business, with the risk of ingrown hairs, razor burn, bumps and shaving cuts.
But if you're keen to get silky smooth legs without the risk of rough skin, the experts' tips will help avoid the classic pitfalls.
Speaking to the folks at , the research and development team at offered their advice for the best shave yet.
Vice President William Salvatore said" “The key here is hydration. That’s really the most important part of shave prep.
"Hydrating your skin prior to shaving softens the hair, which enables the razor to do its job better. This results in less tugging and pulling, and a more comfortable shave overall."
In order to keep your skin soft and supple the pro suggested shaving at the very end of your shower as your hair will have had longer to soften.
He explained that, by this point, you will have cleaned the oils from your skin and already exfoliated dead skin cells so the water will have softened the hair.
He then suggested applying shaving foam or cream to make sure the razor glides gently over your skin.
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He explained that most of us make the common mistake of not hydrating our skin and hair.
When it comes to even more delicate skin - like your bikini area, hydration is even more important.
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Research and development manger Stacy Crowell said: "Proper skin preparation, including hydration and shave gel, is beneficial no matter what. However, with trickier zones, like the bikini area, you may need some additional care."
She explained that once the skin is softened with warm water, you should use a bikini trimmer to reduce the length of the hair to about a quarter of an inch.
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This will make it far easier to shave and will result in a more comfortable experience.
She also suggested lathering up with the shaving gel before going in with your razor.